Job Title: QA / Test Automation Engineer
📍 Location: Remote (India)
🕒 Work Hours: 8 AM – 1 PM EST | Part-Time (Flexible within this window)
Job Overview
Simplify Recruiting is hiring a QA / Test Automation Engineer to join our remote team in a part-time capacity. The ideal candidate will be skilled in automation frameworks, REST API testing, and manual validation, contributing to high-quality product releases. You'll work collaboratively in an Agile environment, ensuring test coverage and product reliability for web and API platforms.
If you're looking for flexibility and impactful part-time work with a focus on quality and collaboration—this is your opportunity.
About Simplify Recruiting
Simplify Recruiting is a certified Women-Owned business committed to connecting top-tier talent with growth-focused companies. With a client-centric approach and a reputation for excellence in staffing and recruiting, we’re proud to enable organizations to scale with the right people, processes, and partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium or Cypress
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Perform REST API testing with Postman or similar tools
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Develop unit and functional test cases using JUnit or TestNG frameworks
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Execute manual testing when needed to ensure complete coverage and release quality
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Log and track bugs using JIRA; work closely with developers for timely resolution
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Participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives)
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams for feature validation and test case reviews
Skills & Qualifications
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3+ years of hands-on experience in manual and automation testing
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Proficient in UI automation using Selenium or Cypress
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Solid understanding of REST API testing, including tools like Postman
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Familiarity with unit testing using JUnit or TestNG
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Experience with test case management and defect tracking via JIRA
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Good knowledge of QA methodologies, test processes, and SDLC
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Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset
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Effective communication skills and ability to work independently
Preferred Tools & Technologies
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Automation: Selenium, Cypress
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API Testing: Postman, REST Assured (bonus)
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Unit Testing: JUnit, TestNG
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Defect Tracking: JIRA
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Version Control: Git (optional)
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Agile Tools: Confluence, Scrum boards (optional)
Why Join Simplify Recruiting?
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🕓 Flexible part-time hours—ideal for work-life balance
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🌐 Fully remote opportunity
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💬 Work closely with an experienced and friendly cross-functional team
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🌱 Enhance your automation and QA capabilities in a hands-on, dynamic environment
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👩💼 Join a mission-driven, women-owned business that values talent and innovation
About Our Culture
Simplify Recruiting values people-first practices, integrity, and growth. Whether you’re contributing from a remote corner of India or leading a release, your work here matters. We believe in open communication, agile processes, and empowering our team members to do their best work every day.
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Ready to test, automate, and innovate on your terms?
✨ Apply today and help us deliver quality software—efficiently and reliably.
- Company Name: Simplify Recruiting
- Average Salary Offered (for Current Role):10-20 LPA
- Must-have skills:
- Automation Testing: Selenium or Cypress
- API Testing: REST API, Postman
- Unit Testing: JUnit, TestNG
- Manual Testing
- Test Management & Defect Tracking: Jira
- How to prepare for the Interview?
- Review your experience and be prepared to discuss your projects and contributions in detail.
- Brush up on your knowledge of automation testing frameworks like Selenium or Cypress, API testing with Postman, and unit testing frameworks like JUnit or TestNG.
- Be ready to demonstrate your problem-solving skills by discussing how you approached and resolved complex testing scenarios.
- Prepare to showcase your understanding of Agile methodologies, software testing principles, and quality assurance processes.
- Practice communicating your ideas clearly and effectively.
- How to prepare the resume for this job description?
- Highlight your experience in test automation, API testing, unit testing, and manual testing.
- Emphasize your proficiency in the required tools and frameworks, such as Selenium, Cypress, Postman, JUnit, TestNG, and Jira.
- Showcase your understanding of software testing methodologies and quality assurance processes.
- Highlight your problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Quantify your achievements and contributions wherever possible.
- Links to prepare for the interview:
Remember, preparation is key to performing well in the interview and showcasing your skills and experience effectively.