QA Engineer

Pirros

$80K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience as a Senior QA Engineer
  • Expertise in testing full-stack web applications with frontend and backend experience
  • Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks like React
  • Strong grasp of QA methodologies including test planning and regression testing
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation processes
  • Ability to read and debug code for effective issue isolation
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills to identify risks before they impact customers

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement a comprehensive QA strategy covering the full development lifecycle
  • Lead the testing of features from requirement analysis to release validation
  • Develop automated test coverage for various workflows including API and regression testing
  • Create detailed test plans and cases for complex features
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality gaps early
  • Perform hands-on manual testing for high-risk releases
  • Define quality metrics and standards for testing and release readiness

Benefits

  • Fair and equitable compensation packages
  • Opportunities for equity participation in the company
  • Flexible working environment
  • Commitment to employee development and training programs
Full Job Description
What You'll Own
  • Own manual testing for new features, bug fixes, and product releases.
  • Create and execute clear test plans, test cases, and regression testing processes.
  • Perform functional, exploratory, integration, and end-to-end testing across the product.
  • Test frontend workflows, APIs, integrations, authentication, permissions, and data accuracy.
  • Partner closely with Engineering, Product, Design, and Customer Success to identify risks and edge cases early.
  • Reproduce, document, and track bugs with clear steps, expected behavior, and supporting details.
  • Validate bug fixes and ensure changes do not introduce regressions.
  • Help improve QA processes, release readiness standards, and overall product quality.
What We're Looking For
  • Experience manually testing web-based software products.
  • Strong understanding of QA methodologies, test planning, regression testing, and exploratory testing.
  • Experience testing frontend applications, APIs, integrations, and complex user workflows.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to identify edge cases and inconsistencies.
  • Ability to use browser developer tools, inspect network activity, and troubleshoot issues with engineers.
  • Experience with bug-tracking and test-management tools.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize testing efforts, and operate effectively in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Familiarity with modern web applications built with technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, and React is a plus.

Who You Are:
  • You think like a customer, not just a tester and catch issues before they become customer problems
  • You take ownership of quality across the entire development lifecycle
  • You can work in ambiguity and bring structure where processes are still evolving
  • You are comfortable challenging assumptions and asking the right questions early
  • You care deeply about building a product that is reliable, intuitive, scalable, and trusted by customers

Pirros is committed to fair and equitable compensation. Compensation packages are determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and performance, and include salary, equity, and benefits.

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