QA Engineer

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Locals is a remote-first company with 32 talented professionals working across Europe and the UK.

About the role

As a Quality Assurance Specialist at Locals, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the excellence of our products at every stage of development.

Here's what you'll be responsible for

• Maintaining product quality: you'll oversee product quality and documentation throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring high standards are met consistently.

• Documentation preparation: you'll be responsible for creating test documentation, including test cases and checklists, to facilitate thorough testing processes.

• Diverse testing: you'll conduct a variety of tests, including functional, API, UI/UX, integration, and installation testing, to validate the integrity and functionality of our products.

• Defect identification and reporting: you excel at spotting defects. You’ll identify and carefully document them, following team guidelines to create clear, easy-to-reproduce bug reports.

• Defect prioritization: you'll collaborate with the team to prioritize defects for resolution, ensuring smooth progress in the development cycle.

• Cross-functional collaboration: you'll work closely with backend and mobile engineers, product managers, and designers.

• Sharing best practices: collaboration is key. You'll actively engage with colleagues to exchange and implement best practices in QA, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Are you the perfect fit for our team? Here's what we're looking for

• 2+ years of mobile app testing experience: you've got a solid track record in testing mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms.

• Client-server applications savvy: you possess an understanding of client-server applications, allowing you to navigate complexities with ease.

• API testing and IAP experience: you bring hands-on experience with API testing tools and have worked with In-App Purchases (IAP) and A/B testing methodologies.

• Positive attitude and organizational Skills: your positive outlook, reliability, and exceptional organizational skills set you apart.

• A keen eye for detail: you have unparalleled attention to detail and a genuine passion for maintaining the highest standards of quality.

• Familiarity with sniffers: you're familiar with using sniffers like Charles, Fiddler, or Proxyman to analyze and debug web traffic.

• Familiarity with Firebase and analytical systems: you're comfortable using Firebase tools and analytical systems to gather insights and drive decision-making.

• Independent and self-driven: you thrive in working independently with minimal supervision, taking ownership of your tasks and delivering results.

• Good English and Russian communication skills.

• Experience in automation will be advantageous for this role.

What we offer

• Location flexibility: Whether you prefer an office environment, a hybrid setup, or fully remote work, we’ve got you covered. Work from anywhere in Europe that suits your lifestyle. For those in Warsaw, we have office space at WeWork on Prosta 20.

• Generous paid time off: Enjoy 29 working days of paid vacation, 10 additional public holidays, and unlimited paid sick leave without needing a doctor’s certificate. We believe in a flexible work schedule and time off.

• Annual care allowance ($650): we provide an annual care allowance for health and wellness activities, as well as educational pursuits, so you can invest in both personal and professional growth.

• Top equipment: we provide all necessary devices for your work, including real mobile devices for testing and MacBooks for day-to-day tasks.

• Open culture and innovation: we foster an open culture where every voice is heard and valued. You’ll have the freedom to express your creativity, introduce fresh ideas, and take the initiative to drive positive change within our organization.

If you're passionate about maintaining product excellence, thrive in collaborative environments, and are committed to delivering top-notch quality, we'd love to hear from you!

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