QA Engineer (Remote, Full-Time)

About Smart Working

At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn't just another remote opportunity - it's about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you're welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being.

Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you're empowered to grow personally and professionally.

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About the Role

We're looking for a QA Engineer to join a collaborative product team responsible for maintaining and improving a large-scale HR and Payroll platform.

 You'll play a key role in ensuring product quality by owning test strategy, designing and executing comprehensive test plans, and working closely with developers and product teams to deliver stable, high-performing releases.

 This is a long-term opportunity for someone who takes pride in precision, structure, and technical curiosity — ensuring every release meets the highest standards of reliability.

• Test Strategy & Planning – Define and own test strategy and system documentation; derive detailed test cases from user stories, acceptance criteria, and system architecture
• Testing Execution – Plan and execute functional, regression, exploratory, cross-browser, and mobile tests across the product suite, including web portals, APIs, and mobile applications
• API Testing – Conduct API validation and integration testing to ensure consistent and reliable backend communication
• Data Validation – Use SQL to verify data integrity and validate backend transactions
• Defect Management – Log, triage, and track issues using GitHub (or equivalent tools), verify fixes, and contribute to release readiness
• Cross-Team Collaboration – Work closely with developers, product managers, and UX designers to ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle
• Continuous Improvement – Contribute to automation opportunities, maintain test data, and help optimise QA processes within the pod
  

• 3+ years of professional experience in manual and functional testing across web and API layers
• Proven hands-on experience with API testing tools and methodologies (e.g., Postman, Swagger, or similar)
• SQL (3+ years) – strong ability to query databases for test validation and data integrity checks
• Experience with test case design, regression testing, and defect lifecycle management
• Knowledge of cross-browser testing and mobile validation for responsive applications
• Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile, and QA best practices
• Strong communication, documentation, and analytical skills with a high attention to detail
  

• Exposure to automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright)
• Experience working in agile, product-focused teams
• Familiarity with CI/CD integration and continuous testing pipelines
• Experience testing integrations with collaboration tools (e.g., Teams or Zoom)
  

• Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter)
• No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just words
• Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance provided
• Support That Matters:Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared
• True Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valued
  

At Smart Working, you'll never be just another remote hire.

Be a Smart Worker — valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition.

If that sounds like your kind of place, we'd love to hear your story. 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.