[Remote] QA Engineer (Manual & Automation)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Porch Group is a leading vertical software and insurance platform focused on helping homebuyers. They are seeking a QA Engineer (Manual & Automation) to design, develop, and execute test cases, ensuring quality across the software lifecycle and collaborating with various teams. Responsibilities • Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases. • Perform functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing. • Build and maintain automated test scripts for web and API applications. • Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other QA team members to ensure quality across the software lifecycle. • Identify, log, and track defects through resolution. • Contribute to sprint planning, daily stand ups, and review meetings. • Take initiative to improve testing processes, tools, and automation frameworks without constant oversight. Skills • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or four years of equivalent work experience) • 3+ years of hands-on QA experience in both manual and automation testing. • Proficiency in creating and executing detailed test cases. • Experience with automation tools (Selenium, Jira, Cypress or similar). • Basic understanding of API testing (Postman). • Experience with version control systems (Git). • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • Ability to work within core US business hours / time zone expectations- EST Overlap (Eastern Standard Time) • Workspace: A quiet space to work, an internet connection of at least 30 Mbps download| 10 Mbps upload • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines is a plus. • Nice to Have - Hands-on experience with Cypress. • Experience in Agile/Scrum environments. • Prior experience working with US based business teams. • Excellent written and communication skills in English language. Benefits • Medical insurance • Accident insurance • Retiral benefits • 12 company-paid holidays • 2 flexible holidays • Privilege/earned leave • Casual/sick leave • Paid maternity and paternity Leaves • Weekly wellness events Company Overview • Porch Group is a vertical software platform for residential environments. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job