QA Test Engineer (Mexico)

Job Title: QA Test Engineer (Mexico)

Job Type: Onsite

Location: Guadalajara, Mexico

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive QA Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manual testing, test case creation, integration/API validation, and a solid understanding of QA methodologies. The role requires both technical expertise and strong soft skills to ensure product quality, effective collaboration, and clear communication across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain test cases for web and mobile applications.
• Spot issues outside of given instructions and raise risks or gaps early.
• Conduct integration and API testing using Postman or similar tools.
• Validate data flow across upstream and downstream systems and set up realistic test data.
• Perform functional, regression, and exploratory testing across platforms (web/mobile responsive).
• Document test results, bugs, and root causes with clarity, ensuring reproducibility.
• Log and track defects in JIRA/QTest and link them to relevant user stories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, business analysts, product owners) to ensure high-quality releases.
• Apply testing methodologies and best practices for efficient and consistent QA cycles.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies, provide QA updates, and own the quality assurance process end-to-end.
• Support automation efforts where possible using Selenium or equivalent frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with bug quality metrics, testing velocity, and team quality standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills (Must Have)

• Strong hands-on experience in creating and executing test cases.
• Deep understanding of testing methodologies, QA best practices, and SDLC/STLC.
• Ability to perform integration testing and validate API/system interactions.
• Experience working with JIRA/QTest for defect management and test traceability.
• Strong knowledge of data validation and system information flow.
• Skilled in documenting issues, steps, and test processes for future references.
• Basic technical knowledge of element inspection, network monitoring, and other debugging tools.
• Knowledge of bug quality metrics and testing velocity KPIs.

Technical Skills (Nice to Have)

• Familiarity with Postman or equivalent API testing tools.
• Exposure to automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium).

Soft Skills (Must Have)

• Critical Thinking: Ability to spot gaps in requirements and flag risks.
• Communication: Explain bugs clearly, escalate concerns, and provide updates in meetings.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with developers, product teams, and other stakeholders.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for the quality of deliverables, avoid assumptions, and seek clarity.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Quickly learn business context, handle context switching, and support multiple applications.
• Clarity & Documentation: Clearly communicate processes, results, and issues.

Preferred Experience

• 25 years of QA testing experience in web and mobile applications.
• Experience in agile environments (Scrum/Kanban).
• Familiarity with healthcare, retail, or enterprise application testing (bonus).