Manual QA Tester

Job Title: Manual QA TesterJob Type: ContractContract Length: 6 month contractTarget Start Date: January 6, 2026Work Location/Structure: Remote (Chicago, Illinois location preference)About the OpportunityOur client, a leader in the Internet/Tech/Social Media Platform industry, is looking for a skilled Manual QA Tester to join their team for a 6-month engagement. This project involves maintaining quality across their iOS and Android apps, as well as their Web experience, as they continuously ship new features to their users. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.Key Responsibilities & DeliverablesFeature, Regression, and Ad Hoc Testing: Support multiple product teams with feature, full regression, and ad hoc testing.Test Plan Management: Create and update test plans in alignment with new features and product launches.Functionality & Issue Communication: Test app functionality and communicate issues to relevant stakeholders.Bug Reproduction & Ticketing: Review user-generated or internal bug reports, reproduce issues, and initiate the ticketing process.Exploratory Testing: Perform exploratory testing to uncover unanticipated bugs and edge cases.Issue Monitoring: Utilize tracking and debugging tools to monitor and resolve issues.Communication: Maintain clear and frequent communication with team members, stakeholders, and project/product owners regarding test results and troubleshooting.Required Skills & Experience3+ years of experience in a similar Manual QA Tester role.Deep expertise in testing on Android, iOS, and web browsers for application testing. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals, and collaborate closely with product and development teams.Experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Git version control is a plus.Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team, team members, stakeholders, and project/product owners.J-18808-Ljbffr