Software Engineer, SQL - Remote
About the Role:
We are looking for a QA professional with 1–3 years of relevant experience to contribute to test planning, test design, and test execution. The role involves testing web-based applications, validating APIs, preparing test documentation, and working closely with product management, development teams, and clients to understand requirements and support troubleshooting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, communicates clearly, and works well in a fast-paced startup environment. Experience with health insurance applications is a strong advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute individually to test design, test planning, and test execution.
Test web-based applications using browser developer tools.
Work with product management and development teams to understand requirements and technical specifications.
Interact regularly with clients to understand business scenarios and provide testing and troubleshooting support.
Develop test plans, test cases, and related testing documentation.
Follow the defect management process and support defect tracking.
Work with APIs and use browser developer tools to validate request and response data.
Write basic database queries.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Collaborate with team members across different functions to support testing activities and deliverables.
Required Qualifications1–3 years of relevant QA technical experience.
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team.
Experience testing web-based applications and using browser developer tools.
Experience with API testing, including validating request and response data.
Ability to write basic database queries.
Experience developing test plans, test cases, and related test artifacts.
Familiarity with defect management processes.
Ability to collaborate with product management, development teams, and clients.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment.
Knowledge of the health insurance domain is a strong plus.
Soft SkillsClear written and verbal communication.
Creative troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to focus on deadlines and deliverables.
Ability to think outside the box.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
BS or BA degree preferred.
Knowledge of advanced SQL and relational databases is a major plus.
Knowledge of performance testing concepts and tools is a plus.
Employment Details
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
Pay: $45.00–$55.00 per hour
Relevant Experience: 1–3 years required
Work Authorization: United States preferred
Work Location: One location or remote
Benefits and Work Environment Paid time off. A fun work environment with a dedicated testing team. Opportunities to challenge yourself and learn something new every day. The source describes the compensation as above market.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
People-oriented, with an interest in interacting with others and working on group projects.
Adaptable and flexible when priorities or work direction change.
Detail-oriented, with a preference for focusing on the details of work.
Company Culture:
The company describes its culture as detail-oriented, with a focus on quality and precision; innovative and open to taking risks; competitive and growth-oriented; and people-oriented, with an emphasis on support and fairness.