Quality Assurance Engineer

QA Engineer (OPT – Remote, USA)📍 Location:Remote (United States)🕒 Job Type:Full-Time / Contract (OPT Candidates Welcome) 🧾 Job Summary:We are seeking a detail-oriented QA Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for candidates on OPT who are looking to build hands-on experience in software testing, automation, and quality processes. You will work closely with developers and product teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. 🎯 Key Responsibilities:- Develop, execute, and maintain test cases and test plans - Perform manual and automated testing of web and mobile applications - Identify, document, and track bugs using tools like JIRA - Collaborate with developers to resolve defects and improve product quality - Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) - Conduct regression, functional, and integration testing - Assist in building test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, etc.) - Ensure applications meet performance, usability, and security standards 🛠️ Required Skills:- Basic knowledge of Software Testing & QA methodologies - Familiarity with: - Selenium / Cypress (automation tools) - JIRA or any bug tracking tool - SQL (for database validation) - Understanding of SDLC & STLC - Knowledge of programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Good communication skills 🎓 Qualifications:- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, IT, or related field - Open to OPT / CPT candidates in the U.S. - 0–2 years of experience (freshers welcome) ⭐ Preferred Qualifications:- Internship or project experience in QA/testing - Exposure to API Testing (Postman/Rest Assured) - Knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins - Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)