Manual Tester

THE COMPANY

We’re rapidly growing and looking for driven and customer-obsessed professionals to help our team revolutionize the career-services industry.

Career.io is dedicated to creating a better landscape for job seekers everywhere. Through our community of career experts and data insights, our brands —we empower professionals to take control of their careers, tell the best version of their career stories, and reach their full potential.

We’re committed to helping job seekers write the next chapter of their careers and we want to help write yours, too! We hire for growth and longevity because we value the happiness and well-being of our employees.

THE ROLE

Here at Career.io, we are seeking a Manual Tester for our resume critique services. You will need a strong eye for detail and the ability to follow pretty meticulous steps. A bit of automation experience may help as well as part of this.

This is a 100% remote/work-from-home role.

THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases to verify the functionality, usability, and performance of software applications.
• Perform manual testing to identify defects, inconsistencies, and usability issues in both web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and business analysts to understand project requirements and verify that they are met.
• Document and report defects, issues, and test results clearly and accurately, using designated bug tracking tools.
• Conduct regression testing to ensure that software updates and changes do not introduce new defects.
• Perform exploratory testing to identify unexpected issues and usability concerns.
• Participate in test environment setup and data preparation activities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the QA process and testing methodologies.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, testing tools, and emerging trends in software quality assurance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and quality software releases.
• Provide feedback and insights to improve the overall user experience and software quality.

THE MUST-HAVES

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a Manual QA Tester, including designing and executing test cases.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, quality assurance processes, and defect tracking.
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) and test management systems.
• Attention to detail and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality software.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet project deadlines.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills to identify and document defects and issues.
• Knowledge of web and mobile application testing on various platforms and browsers.
• Experience with different testing types, such as functional, regression, usability, and compatibility testing.
• 3-4 years of experience working in Testing
• Knowledge of Jira, Confluence/Wiki. Excel. Postman, etc

THE NICE-TO-HAVES

• Basic knowledge of SQL and databases for test data setup and validation (optional).
• Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB) is a plus.

At Career.io, we believe that diversity in thought and cultural background leads to better teams and stronger companies. We seek talented, qualified employees, regardless of race, color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Career.io is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Come join our team. Together, we’ll help others tell their career stories and land their dream jobs.