QA Engineer

PlanHub

Quality Assurance Engineer at PlanHub focusing on high-quality software solutions through manual and automated testing. Collaborating with stakeholders and developing comprehensive testing strategies.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manual and automated testing across web and mobile platforms, with a strong focus on SQL query writing, API testing, and collaboration within Agile/Scrum environments. Proven ability to analyze test results, document defects, and drive continuous improvement in QA processes.

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Manual And Automated TestingSQL Query WritingAPI TestingAgile/Scrum MethodologiesTest Management Tools

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Hard Skills

SQL Query WritingManual TestingAutomated TestingAPI TestingRoot Cause AnalysisTest Case DevelopmentRegression TestingData ValidationDefect DocumentationExploratory Testing

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

JiraZephyr ScalePostmanPlaywrightMySQL

Industry Keywords

Quality AssuranceQuality EngineeringSaaSWeb-Based PlatformsContinuous Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

MySQLSDLCSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute end-to-end manual and automated testing across web and mobile platforms, ensuring consistent product quality and reliability throughout releases.
Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and QA peers to validate requirements, clarify acceptance criteria, and maintain clear communication throughout the sprint cycle.
Investigate, document, and report defects with precision and partner with engineering teams to reproduce issues, verify fixes, and prevent regressions.
Develop and maintain comprehensive test cases, test plans, and regression suites in tools like Zephyr Scale.
Contribute to improving PlanHub’s SDLC and release processes by embedding quality checks earlier in the development cycle and driving QA best practices.
Analyze test results, perform root cause analysis, and provide actionable insights to enhance product stability and user experience.
Write and execute SQL queries for data validation, backend testing, and API level verification.
Identify and advocate for test automation opportunities, helping to expand and maintain automated regression coverage using frameworks like Playwright.
Track, measure, and communicate QA metrics and quality KPIs (e.g., defect trends, regression coverage, test execution velocity) to ensure continuous improvement across releases.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in any field.
3 years of experience in any occupation with Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering within a SaaS or web-based platform environment.
2 years of experience writing SQL queries and validating data integrity in MySQL or similar relational databases.
Experience in manual and exploratory testing including identifying, documenting, and isolating complex issues across frontend, backend, and API layers.
Experience in Agile/Scrum development lifecycles including tools such as Jira and Zephyr Scale for test management and defect tracking.
Experience testing RESTful APIs using tools such as Postman with a focus on verifying integration and data accuracy.
Experience collaborating effectively with product managers, developers, and QA peers to ensure high-quality releases.
Experience troubleshooting root causes and communicating findings clearly to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Experience managing multiple testing initiatives and adapting quickly in a fast-paced release cycle.
Experience in continuous improvement, identifying process gaps, and contributing to QA best practices at both the individual and team level.
Master’s degree in any field and one (1) year of experience in any occupation with Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering within a SaaS or web-based platform environment accepted in place of a Bachelor’s degree.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote friendly
Open time-off policy
401(k) plan with a company match