Software QA Engineer II

CRIO

Software QA Engineer assuring quality in clinical research software at CRIO. Focused on manual testing, defect management, and cross-functional collaboration with a growing QA team.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLCSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scenarios with a strong focus on manual validation of complex features and workflows
Perform thorough manual testing, including functional, integration, and end-to-end validation across all stages of the SDLC (Dev, QA, UAT, Production)
Conduct in-depth exploratory testing to uncover edge cases, usability issues, and gaps not covered by predefined test cases
Own and execute manual regression test suites to ensure stability of existing functionality, with a focus on high-risk and business-critical areas
Possess knowledge to navigate data and backend processes using SQL queries, ensuring accurate data flow and system behavior
Perform manual API testing using tools such as Postman to validate request/response structures, error handling, and data consistency
Identify, document, and track defects with clear, detailed reproduction steps, severity/priority assessments, and expected vs. actual outcomes
Collaborate with developers to drive timely resolution
Work closely with Product, Engineering, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements, refine acceptance criteria, and ensure test coverage aligns with business needs
Support release activities by executing pre-release, and post-deployment validation testing to ensure production readiness
Identify opportunities to enhance manual testing practices, test coverage, and QA processes
Contribute to documentation and mentor junior QA team members on testing techniques and best practices
Ensure all testing activities and documentation align with regulatory requirements, including data integrity, audit trails, and validation standards in clinical research software

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of experience in software quality assurance with a strong emphasis on manual testing
Deep understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, and manual testing best practices
Proven experience designing and executing detailed manual test cases and exploratory testing strategies
Hands-on experience with test management tools and defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira)
Strong SQL skills for backend and database validation
Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or similar
Familiarity with test automation concepts and collaboration with automation engineers (hands-on automation is a plus but not required)
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and participating in sprint ceremonies
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate defects, risks, and test results to both technical and non-technical audiences
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work from anywhere
Unlimited PTO
401k company match
Healthcare
Dental
Vision (Company Paid 100%)
Life insurance
Professional Development Reimbursement
Work From Home Expense Reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

manual testingfunctional testingintegration testingend-to-end testingexploratory testingregression testingSQLAPI testingtest case designtest management

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingproblem-solvingattention to detailcommunicationcollaborationmentoring