Five Jars

Vacancy Description: QA Engineer

Five Jars is excited to welcome an experienced, self-motivated QA Engineer (Middle) to our growing team of professionals. We are looking for someone with a strong background in testing projects within a software delivery environment. This role involves diverse tasks, including planning, monitoring, and controlling quality assurance throughout the entire project lifecycle.

If you are ambitious and understand how web development works, this is an excellent opportunity to reach your full potential!

Who We Are
Five Jars is an international, full-service web development agency led by experts with 10+ years of experience in technology. We specialize in creating intuitive digital experiences that generate measurable impact. We deliver high-quality web products to our US-based clients across multiple industries, including education, health & fitness, nonprofit, media, enterprise, and arts & culture. As a team of creative and talented professionals, we are passionate about our work, collaboration, and driving growth for both our clients and the company.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for successful quality control of projects and support the team in meeting deadlines and milestones.

Test Planning and Design

• Develop detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on functional requirements, product design, schedules, and potential issues
• Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
   

Test Execution

• Execute manual and automated test cases and analyze results
• Perform smoke and regression testing after bug fixes
• Conduct exploratory testing to identify system deficiencies
• Ensure compatibility across various browsers, devices, and platforms
• Investigate issues reported by customers through different channels
• Familiarity with accessibility testing and WCAG standards

Performance, Accessibility, and UAT

• Monitor system performance by conducting load, stress, and scalability testing
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards such as WCAG
• Facilitate UAT sessions with end-users to validate usability and reliability
• Join client meetings to demo features when needed
   

Documentation

• Maintain thorough documentation of testing processes, results, and feedback
• Update project management tools with relevant information
• Create and maintain test infrastructure (test plans, test cases, scenarios, etc.)
• Write project documentation and user guides
• Contribute to QA documentation at the company level
   

Improvement and Reporting

• Stay up to date with new testing tools and strategies
• Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on usability and functionality
• Report on testing progress and results to stakeholders
• Communicate critical issues promptly
   

Requirements

Experience

• 2+ years of relevant experience in QA testing of websites and web applications
• Proven experience in developing and executing test cases, scripts, plans, and procedures
• Experience testing projects based on Drupal, WordPress, or other CMS platforms
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
   

Technical Proficiency

• Experience with Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence)
• Familiarity with test management systems such as TestRail, Xray, or Qase
• Knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and cross-browser testing
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases
   

Continuous Learning

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Experience in reporting, prioritizing, and managing defects through resolution
• Proficiency in documenting testing phases and defects
• Ability to evaluate user interactions and ensure the final product meets customer needs
   

Nice to Have

• Experience with performance and/or security testing
• Certifications such as ISTQB or CSTE
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Cypress or similar)
• Experience with Google Analytics
   

Other Skills

• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with developers, product managers, and stakeholders
• Ability to document and troubleshoot errors
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proactive mindset and ownership of QA processes
   

English Level: Upper-Intermediate+

What We Offer

• 100% remote work
• Professional growth and regular performance reviews
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and days off on official national holidays
• Flexible schedule and a 7-hour working day
• Regular Friday activities, including open mics on tech topics from team members
• Support for learning (courses, books, etc.)
• Sponsorship for participation in conferences
• Warm and friendly working environment
• Flexibility in decision-making with no micromanagement
• Respect and support in all activities
• Team-building and other online activities