Manual QA Engineer – Middle

Overview: SOFTSWISS is hiring a Middle QA Engineer to join our team. We are looking for a quality-driven engineer with strong manual testing expertise and a genuine interest in growing into automation. In this role, you will collaborate closely with developers, BAs, and senior QA engineers while expanding your automation skills in a fully agile environment. Purpose of the role: You will be responsible for ensuring product quality through manual testing, test analysis, and close collaboration with cross functional teams. The role combines hands on QA activities with a gradual transition into automation, including working with automated test scenarios, APIs, CI/CD processes, and modern QA tools. Key responsibilities: Work effectively within a fully agile environment, collaborating with senior engineers while demonstrating the ability to own tasks independently Review and analyze business requirements and technical specifications in collaboration with BAs and developers to ensure testability, clarity, and early bug prevention Perform comprehensive testing of new features including manual testing and the development of automated scenarios with Gherkin syntax using existing automation framework Lead the release process as the responsible QA Create and maintain appropriate QA documentation for the team Collaborate with other products regarding functionality of implemented solutions Required Experience: 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance Proactive communication skills with B1+ proficiency in both English and Russian Strong troubleshooting skills Strong understanding of test design techniques to ensure optimal test coverage Strong knowledge of Git (branching, merging, rebasing, resolving conflicts) Strong understanding of SQL; ability to write complex SQL queries (joins, aggregations, groupings) for deep-level data validation Proficient in testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or similar Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar), including interpreting pipeline failures Good understanding of containerization (running, inspecting and troubleshooting) Ability to write and interpret Bash scripts for task automation and environment setup Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, with a deep understanding of the QA role in all ceremonies Proficient in using bug tracking and test management systems like Jira and TestRail (or similar) to manage the full defect lifecycle and report quality metrics Hands-on experience using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or specialized QA agents) to accelerate test case generation, bug analysis, and script writing Nice to have: Basic knowledge of a programming language (Java, C#, Python, or Typescript) Understanding of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) concepts and hands-on experience with frameworks like Cucumber, SpecFlow, or similar Basic experience with Apache Kafka for testing event-driven systems Familiarity with AI Agents, Skills, and MCP. Experience in integrating AI capabilities into testing workflows to improve efficiency Our Benefits: Full-time work opportunities Private insurance An additional Day Off (1) per calendar year Sports program compensation Comprehensive Mental Health Programme Free online English lessons with native speakers Generous referral program Training, internal workshops, and participation in international professional conferences and corporate events