QA Tester- Contract Position

QA Tester - Contract PositionAbout SpectoraSpectora is the leading SaaS property inspection platform on a mission to transform property ownership, starting with inspections. We serve as the trusted technology partner for inspectors across the country, helping them build and scale successful businesses through our all-in-one platform. With a decade-long track record and market-leading position, we touch about half of all property sales in the United States. Our flagship product is an all-in-one business solution that helps inspectors conduct and share inspections, manage and automate their operations, and market their business.We're proud to be the market leader in the home inspection space, an achievement made possible by our relentless focus on our customers, product, and team. Today, we're not just competing in the industry, we're helping elevate it by simplifying complex processes, innovating with cutting edge technology, and empowering inspectors and property owners alike in what matters most. And we win because of our people. Our culture is powered by a high-energy, hilarious team who bring both IQ and EQ to the table.We push ourselves and each other to grow in our work and as humans, and we're serious about being the best versions of ourselves without taking ourselves too seriously. Spectora is a genuinely exceptional place to work (if we do say so ourselves). Want to hear about our culture directly from the team? ⏭ Watch hereContract OpportunityWe are seeking a QA Tester contractor to complement our team of manual and automated testers. This is a fully remote contractor position for candidates in Latin America who thrive in collaborative environments and are excited to work within a fast-moving SaaS company.Our ideal candidate will be very comfortable in the manual testing environment, but has a solid foundation in their automated testing skills. This contract will be mostly manual in the beginning as our automated team builds the foundation of our test suite. However, this role will expand to include more automation opportunities using our low-code record and play tool, Mabl. It is a role someone hoping to grow in both their manual and automated testing abilities will thrive in, especially with the supportive culture of the QA team.You will report to our QA Team Lead, and live under the Product umbrella. You'll be crucial in maintaining the quality of our product and working directly with the Product and Engineering teams. Core Responsibilities• Conduct manual testing to ensure products and features perform according to user requirements and within established guidelines• Create and maintain detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases• Become a product expert! Being a part of the QA team is more than just catching bugs, it's about being part of the product development process to help surface potential issues before they happen• Continuously improve the testing process and suggest enhancements around efficiency and effectiveness• Create end-to-end (E2E) tests using our record and play test automation platform, Mabl• Work closely with the Product and Engineering teams to understand user stories and their acceptance criteria• Communicate closely and proactively with Product and Engineering teams to help them understand the results of your test runs• Work with the Client Success team to log and reproduce user-reported bugsWho You Are• WorkExperience: 2 or more years of experience as a QA Tester (preferably in the SaaS/software space) and 1 or more years of experience with a record and play automation tool, preferably Mabl• High-Energy Multi-Tasker: You must be able to juggle multiple ongoing projects and tickets while maintaining great energy and composure• Puzzle Solver: An analytical mind and excitement around solving problems• Empathetic: A customer-first mentality and a desire to understand the true use cases of each ticket you're testing• Succinct: Ability to explain issues in a concise yet easy-to-understand manner, as well as document errors after troubleshooting• Tech-Savvy Problem Solver: A familiarity with the Internet, SaaS, and a variety of browsers and devices plus an interest in diving into the code level with our automation tool• Fun!Yes, for real, fun!: We have great relationships with each other as teammates. We send GIFs, make jokes, and are down-to-earth and authentic. We want you to be too! • Attention to Detail: Catching edge cases and hard-to-bolthires bugs requires a sharp eye and a detail-oriented working style• Self Starter:This position has a high amount of autonomy and will require strong organizational skills, drive, and an ability to focus on deadlines & deliverables• SoftwareExperience: Bug tracking tools and familiarity with automated testing tools are a must!We use Linear• Adaptability:This is a fast moving company. We're constantly adding processes and clarity as we scale and are looking for another team member who isn't afraid to bring new ideas and grow with us• Tenacity: We are a small but mighty team pushing a boulder up a hill. We need every team member to be the strongest link. There will be failures, but we keep getting back up• Bonus! An understanding of Agile methodologies, developer courses or certificatesWe encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every bullet point.We are people, not checklists, and we hire as such! Contract Details• Location: Remote• Work Schedule: Flexible hours with availability during US business hours for team collaboration and meetings• Contract Type: Independent contractor agreementApplication InstructionsSend us your CV and a personalized note or video on why you'd be a great fit. Show us who you really are. We want to get to know YOU! Apply tot his job