QA Engineer (Remote, Full-Time) [HRPS]

About Smart Working

At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn’t just another remote opportunity - it’s about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you’re welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being.

Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you’re empowered to grow personally and professionally.

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About the Role

We’re looking for a QA Engineer to join a collaborative product team responsible for maintaining and improving a large-scale HR and Payroll platform.

 You’ll play a key role in ensuring product quality by owning test strategy, designing and executing comprehensive test plans, and working closely with developers and product teams to deliver stable, high-performing releases.

 This is a long-term opportunity for someone who takes pride in precision, structure, and technical curiosity — ensuring every release meets the highest standards of reliability.

• Test Strategy & Planning – Define and own test strategy and system documentation; derive detailed test cases from user stories, acceptance criteria, and system architecture
• Testing Execution – Plan and execute functional, regression, exploratory, cross-browser, and mobile tests across the product suite, including web portals, APIs, and mobile applications
• API Testing – Conduct API validation and integration testing to ensure consistent and reliable backend communication
• Data Validation – Use SQL to verify data integrity and validate backend transactions
• Defect Management – Log, triage, and track issues using GitHub (or equivalent tools), verify fixes, and contribute to release readiness
• Cross-Team Collaboration – Work closely with developers, product managers, and UX designers to ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle
• Continuous Improvement – Contribute to automation opportunities, maintain test data, and help optimise QA processes within the pod
  

• 3+ years of professional experience in manual and functional testing across web and API layers
• Proven hands-on experience with API testing tools and methodologies (e.g., Postman, Swagger, or similar)
• SQL (3+ years) – strong ability to query databases for test validation and data integrity checks
• Experience with test case design, regression testing, and defect lifecycle management
• Knowledge of cross-browser testing and mobile validation for responsive applications
• Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile, and QA best practices
• Strong communication, documentation, and analytical skills with a high attention to detail
  

• Exposure to automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright)
• Experience working in agile, product-focused teams
• Familiarity with CI/CD integration and continuous testing pipelines
• Experience testing integrations with collaboration tools (e.g., Teams or Zoom)
  

• Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter)
• No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just words
• Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance provided
• Support That Matters:Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared
• True Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valued
  

At Smart Working, you’ll never be just another remote hire.

Be a Smart Worker — valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition.

If that sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear your story.