Manual and Automated QA Tester Work from Home Position

The Position:
We are looking for a passionate quality checker who enjoys their work. Your responsibility will be for QA checking our websites, software and applications. In addition, you will be required to check and update the data accuracy on our websites - a job we refer to as Checking Facts and Data. You would be working from home - no commuting required and will be in touch with the team in the Philippines via Signal Messenger voice and video calls.

The selection process for this job:
Make sure to complete all of the requirements below and send all the requested information and documents in the format we have specified. After this we will assess your application and contact you for a preliminary interview with our human resources manager based in the Philippines. We will then give you an assessment test to test your skill sets. If you pass all of these stages, we will then have another interview with the management of touristActive.

We recommend that you only apply to this job position if you are serious about this job and if you feel are prepared to complete the entire interview and selection process. TouristActive does not allow mobile devices and social media to be used during working hours. If you would have difficulty with agreeing to this policy, please do not apply for this job.

Qualifications and Equipment Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3 years of proven experience in manual and automated software testing.
• You will need to have a high level of English language both verbal and written for this job position.
• Intel® Core™ i5-9xxx Processor (preferably PC with a laptop as a backup unit)
• 16GB memory with at least 1TB SSD with a minimum of 250gig free disk space
• Backup internet connection
• Separate room for your work with chair and desk. A location where you can work undisturbed.
• Battery backup power supply or equivalent to ensure you can continue to run your PC during a power cut.

Main Skillset and Responsibilities:
• Testing Techniques and Methodologies: Understand various testing techniques and methodologies to effectively plan, execute, and analyse tests, ensuring comprehensive coverage and reliable results (e.g. unit testing, integration testing, regression testing etc).
• Manual QA Checks: Perform thorough manual quality assurance checks to ensure product functionality and user experience meet standards. This includes checking HTML pages for proper structure and CSS for styling consistency.
• Test Case and Test Run Creation: Develop comprehensive test cases and execute test runs to validate software functionality and identify potential issues.
• Bug Reporting: Utilize spreadsheets to create detailed bug reports, including clear steps to reproduce issues and relevant information for developers.
• Video Documentation: Produce high-quality videos demonstrating discovered issues to provide clear visual feedback to the development team.
• HTML and CSS: Understand HTML for creating structured web content and CSS for styling web pages.
• Microsoft Access and React: Be familiar with Microsoft Access and databases such as Postgres as well as React to understand how the user interface appears and operates.
• Regular Expressions: Understand and utilize regular expressions.

It's beneficial to have good working knowledge of:
• Python: Understanding Python programming language can enhance your ability to automate tasks and perform advanced testing.
• Selenium: Familiarity with Selenium for automated testing of web applications.
• Appium: Knowledge of Appium for automated testing of mobile applications, improving efficiency and accuracy in mobile testing procedures.
• Scrappy: Knowledge of using Scrappy is advantageous but not required.

Other Responsibilities:
• Checking facts and data on our websites for accuracy
• Checking HTML web pages after translation work
• Ensuring everything is formatted correctly, including broken link checks

Working Conditions and Benefits:
• A monthly salary of $1000
• Full-time, 40 hours Mon-Fri work week, day shift Philippine time
• Sick leave and vacation leave credits
• 13th month pay

How to Apply:
1. Send us email with the cover letter as the body of the email. Enumerate your relevant experiences, skills, and tools used according to this job advertisement. The email subject line should be “Application for the QA Tester position.”
2. Attach your resume to the email. No portfolio needed.
3. Your resume should be in PDF format with Calibri (Body) as the font. In the last page of your resume, indicate your answers to the following questions:
- Tell us how you got involved with Quality checking and what is it that you enjoy most about the job and what you most dislike about the job.
- Tell us about a past work situation where a bug occurred at the final stage of testing or before the major release. How did you come up with a resolution while minimizing disruption to the release schedule?
- The role requires the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently without losing focus factoring in the work-from-home setup. How do you plan to minimize distractions and manage your focus to meet your goal?
4. Send it to Upgrade to see actual info Tourist Active:
Tourist Active, is a dynamic international company providing online tourist information portals for European countries for over twenty years. We are looking to expand our IT professional workforce in the Philippines were we currently have 3 employees working from home. We take pride in our exceptional team of talented individuals spanning multiple countries, and we're thrilled to welcome new members to our dynamic and growing team. With a keen understanding of corporate best practices, we prioritize the long-term retention and well-being of our teaUpgrade to see actual infombers, fostering an environment that encourages personal growth, job security, and overall welfare. Come be a part of our success story at Tourist Active!