QA Engineer

SimSpace

QA Engineer ensuring platform quality at SimSpace, a cyber defense company. Focused on manual and exploratory testing, collaborating with engineering and product teams.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇷 Costa RicaMid-LevelSenior💰 CRC 1,500,000 - CRC 2,500,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manual and exploratory testing across web applications and APIs, with strong analytical skills to identify defects and improve product quality. Proficient in creating structured test plans and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance testability and reduce quality risks.

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Manual TestingExploratory TestingTest Plan CreationAgile DevelopmentBilingual Proficiency in English and Spanish

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Hard Skills

Software Quality AssuranceSoftware TestingTest Case ExecutionDefect DocumentationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsBasic Automation ToolsScripting

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsOwnership

Tools & Technologies

AI-Assisted Testing WorkflowsCI/CD ProcessesDistributed SystemsCloud-Native Applications

Industry Keywords

Web ApplicationsAPIsUser InterfacesRegression TestingIntegration GapsUsability Concerns

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform manual and exploratory testing across web applications, APIs, backend services, and end-to-end workflows to validate functionality and identify defects.
Create clear, organized test plans and detailed test cases that provide thorough coverage for new features, enhancements, and regression testing.
Identify edge cases, integration gaps, usability concerns, and failure scenarios by thinking critically about how systems behave under real-world conditions.
Write detailed, reproducible bug reports that enable engineering teams to quickly understand, prioritize, and resolve issues.
Reproduce, investigate, and help diagnose customer-reported issues by working closely with engineers to isolate root causes.
Collaborate with engineering teams early in the development process to improve feature testability and reduce quality risks before implementation.
Support release readiness by executing regression testing, validating fixes, and ensuring product quality prior to deployment.
Leverage modern testing tools, including AI-assisted workflows, to improve test design, increase coverage, and enhance overall testing efficiency.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with excellent written and verbal communication skills for daily collaboration with U.S.-based engineering teams.
3+ years of experience in software quality assurance, software testing, or manual QA roles.
Strong experience performing manual and exploratory testing across web applications, APIs, and user interfaces.
Experience creating structured test plans, executing test cases, and documenting software defects with clear reproduction steps.
Experience working within Agile development environments and CI/CD-based software delivery processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, investigate complex issues, and think beyond expected user workflows.
Demonstrated attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a high level of ownership over product quality.
Ability to collaborate effectively with distributed engineering teams in a nearshore environment.
Experience with basic automation tools, scripting, or test automation concepts is a plus.
Familiarity with distributed systems, networking concepts, cloud-native applications, or AI-assisted testing workflows is highly desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation. Base monthly pay range: 1,500,000 CRC - 2,500,000 CRC reflecting our confidence in your expertise and impact, with the opportunity for annual bonuses tied to company performance and individual contributions.
Health & Wellness. Private medical, dental, vision, and life benefits.
Mental Health Support. Access to company-paid counseling, coaching, and resources for you and your family through Spring Health.
Parental Leave. Paid leave plans to support you and your loved ones during life’s most important moments.
Ownership Opportunities. Equity stock options at hire, with annual performance-based grants—become an invested stakeholder in our shared success.
Continuous Learning. Access a LinkedIn Learning membership to prioritize your personal and professional development.
Social Connections: Monthly reimbursements for meaningful connections with teammates through our SocialSpace Community.