Manual QA Engineer

Quick Facts

• Work Policy: Remote
• Job Type: Full Time (Direct W2)
• Salary Range: $115,000 – $165,000
• Experience Level: 4+ years
• Eligibility: US Citizens, Green Card holders, EAD holders, H-1B transfers (No new H-1B sponsorship, No C2C/1099)

About Bright Vision Technologies

Bright Vision Technologies is a premier technology consulting and software development organization. They specialize in delivering advanced cloud, AI, data, and enterprise-level solutions to clients across the United States. The company operates on a foundation of trust, respect, and inclusivity, providing a highly collaborative work environment where continuous learning is championed and employees are empowered to push the boundaries of modern technology.

About the Role

The company is seeking a dedicated Manual QA Engineer to elevate software quality standards through meticulous structured testing, defect analysis, and release validation. You will partner closely with engineering and product teams to drastically reduce delivery risk and fortify test coverage. Your daily work will directly contribute to building reliable and highly maintainable solutions throughout the entire software delivery lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

You will execute highly structured manual testing strategies while identifying ways to integrate automated solutions where they provide the most value.

• Analyze business and technical requirements to define accurate acceptance criteria, release risks, and test conditions.
• Architect and perform extensive manual integration, functional, regression, exploratory, API, and mobile testing.
• Facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and non-functional test scenarios.
• Document and record software defects meticulously, providing reproducible evidence for the development team.
• Validate deployed fixes and proactively communicate testing status and software readiness to stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, and maintain reusable automated tests and test frameworks where applicable.
• Collaborate actively with product managers and developers to enhance system testability and overall release confidence.

What You’ll Need

• At least 4 years of professional experience dedicated to software quality assurance, test engineering, or test automation.
• Deep, practical expertise in manual functional, exploratory, and regression testing, as well as test case design and UAT.
• Thorough understanding of defect lifecycle practices and structured test planning.
• Familiarity with the underlying behaviors of APIs, web platforms, databases, and distributed application architectures.
• Hands-on proficiency with relevant defect tracking systems and testing frameworks.
• The analytical capability to trace failures, document root cause evidence, and partner with engineers on complex debugging.
• Exceptional communication skills and a strict attention to detail.

Nice to Have

• Experience operating within modern delivery workflows and utilizing cloud-based services for automation.
• Advanced professional training or relevant industry certifications in software quality assurance.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, digital accessibility standards, or secure software development practices.