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Assoc. Software QA Tester (1099 contract / US-based remote) Jobs in United States at Applause
Title: Assoc. Software QA Tester (1099 contract / US-based remote)
Company: Applause
Location: United States
A prolific Applause client is looking for an associate QA Tester who can execute test cases, report bugs and errors to development teams and work with development teams on reproducing production bugs. It will be key to have solid communications and collaboration skills.
Basic Terms:
Role: Associate QA Tester
Type: Independent Contractor (1099 ONLY)
Payrate: $30 to $34 USD per hour
Duration: 12 months; potential annual renewal
Capacity: Full-time, primarily Mon-Fri, but must be willing to work weekends and evenings as required
Location: US-based remote with Pacific time zone coverage
Start date: April 1, 2025
Responsibilities:
Manual functional testing on websites and mobile device streaming/VOD applications;
Write, execute test cases
Report bugs and escalate as appropriate
Lead QA discussions with client and Applause stakeholders
Work with development teams on reproducing production bugs
Prioritize tasks and escalate issues to appropriate team managers
Attend team meetings
Qualifications:
2+ years of software QA work experience testing web and mobile native apps
Experience performing Black box, regression, and scenario testing
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all levels of an organization
Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or relevant work experience
Proficiency in multi-tasking and prioritizing projects
Excellent time management skills and be accustomed to working with deadlines
Ability to work on weekends and perform testing during live events.
