QA Engineer - Remote
Australia Based Software Company
- Company
- Australia Based Software Company
- Location
- Remote (Nepal)
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
- Salary
- Rs. 145,000 - Rs. 200,000 / mo
- Apply by
- Nov 30, 2026
About the role
On behalf of our client, a fast-growing software company based in Australia, HireOrbit is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive QA Engineer to join their remote product team.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of web and mobile applications. You will collaborate directly with cross-functional development teams and client stakeholders in Australia to execute manual test plans and develop automated testing frameworks.
Roles and responsibilities
- Design, write, and execute comprehensive test suites for functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
- Develop, maintain, and run automated test scripts for web and mobile platforms.
- Perform thorough RESTful API testing using tools like Postman.
- Identify, log, track, and verify software defects using Jira, coordinating with developers for resolution.
- Participate actively in Scrum/Agile daily stand-ups and sprint planning sessions aligned with Australian business hours.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless software releases.
Must have
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field (running or completed).
- Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance (manual and automated testing).
- Automation Frameworks: Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript or Python and test frameworks like Cypress, Playwright, or Selenium.
- API Testing: Solid understanding of HTTP protocols, REST APIs, and tools like Postman.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written English communication skills for direct daily collaboration with Australian teams.
- Tooling & Agile: Proficiency with Jira, Git, and Agile/Scrum workflows.
Nice to have
- Experience working directly with international (specifically Australian or NZ) clients or remote teams.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and Docker environments.
- Hands-on experience with performance/load testing tools (JMeter, K6).
- ISTQB Foundation or Advanced certification.
- Knowledge of CI/CD integration using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.
What we offer
- Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary package matching market standards and experience
- Global Exposure: Direct interaction and experience working with an Australian software engineering culture.
- Work Flexibility: Fully Remote work set up with supportive work equipment setups.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities to upskill in modern automation stacks and cloud testing technologies.
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