Manual QA Tester for SaaS to $1000 Offline

We’re a small, bootstrapped SaaS company looking for a motivated manual QA tester. We are a product company providing our customers with a QR code generation service where we offer different products to fit their use case. Please read through it carefully before applying. Looking forward to your submission. 

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Quick facts 📝

• Company:
  • Small, bootstrapped SaaS company
• Product:
  • QR code generation service
• Role:
  • Manual QA Tester (Remote, Full or Part-Time)
• Work Hours:
  • 30-40 hours/week, flexible (4-hour minimum per day)
• Time Zone:
  • Kyiv (UTC+2) or nearby
• Work Language:
  • English (Ukrainian-speaking team)
• Compensation:
  • $5-8/hr (invoice required)
• Tools:
  • Qase.io, Jira, Slack, Toggl, (Bonus: Confluence, Postman, Selenium)
• Application Process:
  • Resume + Video → Form → Interview → Final Task → Hire

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Day-to-Day Responsibilities

1. Execute test runs for new feature development based on test suites and test cases; report findings.
2. Update and improve existing legacy test cases in Qase.io, creating new ones as needed.
3. Communicate insights and test results with the product and development team using structured reports from Qase.io exports.
4. Conduct testing across multiple contexts: API, functional & non-functional, acceptance, regression, GUI, sanity, and smoke testing.
5. Perform regression testing, ensuring system stability after updates as needed
6. Logging bugs in Jira and using Confluence for additional documentation when necessary.
7. Investigation and troubleshooting

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Work Dynamics

1. Communication via Slack for daily interactions.
2. Video calls via Google Meet as necessary.
3. Work in Kyiv timezone (UTC+2); nearby time zones are acceptable.
4. Most of the technical team speaks Ukrainian and English.
5. Work language is English
6. 100% remote role with flexible working hours.
7. Expected 30 hours of core work per week, with a minimum of 4 hours per day.
8. Work hours are flexible, but availability via text is preferred during agreed-upon hours.
9. Direct supervisor: Co-founder.

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Requirements

1. Experience with manual QA testing, including test execution, reporting, and improvement.
2. Experience with requirements and technical specifications;
3. Excellent knowledge of test theory and ability to apply test design techniques;
4. Ability to write bug reports and test cases
5. Familiarity with Qase.io (or similar test case management tools).
6. Strong written English; good spoken English is a bonus.
7. You should understand the ‘meta’ of software testing—what works best in different testing contexts, how to prioritize test, when to adapt strategies, and how to optimize test coverage effectively

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Preferred

1. Experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to generate and structure test cases for import/export into Qase.io (guidance provided if needed).
2. Knowledge of automated testing is a bonus, with potential to introduce scripted test execution for repetitive regression testing.

Ultra-bonus points

1. If you've read IEEE 1044-2009 and found it useful, be sure to mention that

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Tools:

• Qase.io (or similar test case management tool)
• Jira (for bug tracking)
• Slack (for communication)
• Toggl (for time tracking)
• Browser dev tools (expected skill)
• (Bonus) Confluence (for additional documentation if needed)
• (Bonus) Postman (for API testing)
• (Bonus) Selenium or similar (for potential test automation)

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Payment Dynamics

1. Compensation: Up to $5-8/hr, based on experience. Please apply only if this range works for you. Applications requesting a higher rate will not be considered.
2. Candidates must provide an invoice at the end of each month.

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Opportunity

1. Work with a small, supportive & global team in a bootstrapped SaaS startup.
2. Enjoy autonomy in managing your workflow.
3. Gain hands-on experience in an English-speaking work environment.

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Onboarding time window

• First 30 days → Onboarding and skill assessment under close supervision; Feedback after 30 days.
• First 60 days → General probation.
• 90-day total probation period, followed by quarterly performance reviews if the candidate continues.

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Process description

• Apply – Submit your resume and a video submission link.
• Initial Review – We will review your submission and provide feedback on whether we proceed.
• Questionnaire – Complete a short 5-10 minute form covering technical skills and work dynamics.
• Review & Feedback – We assess your responses and inform you if you move forward.
• Meet & Greet – A 15-30 minute interview to discuss your experience and expectations.
• Homework assignment – Final candidates will receive a short home assignment to complete.
• Final Review – We provide feedback on the outcome.
• Contract Offer – If successful, we move forward with NDA, hitting “Hire” and onboarding!

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How to Apply

Submit a 1-2 minute video showcasing your English and Ukrainian skills. The video should answer:

1. (In English) What motivates you to be a QA tester?
2. (In Ukrainian) What is the current challenge in your professional career, and what are you doing about it?

Note: The video does not need to be professionally produced. Its primary purpose is to assess language proficiency. Recording with a smartphone or any smart device is completely acceptable. Using Dropbox or similar to submit the uploaded video link is preferred.

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We are a small team, and while we strive to review every application, we may not be able to respond to all candidates. We reserve the right to reject applications without notice if they do not meet the stated requirements or expectations. Due to the volume of submissions, we may not be able to provide individual feedback on each application.We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your interest in the role.