Product Quality Assurance Specialist, Wattpad

• A minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in a quality assurance role, preferably within a project-based environment
• Hands-on experience testing native mobile applications across iOS and Android, including release regression cycles
• Comfort working with AI-assisted testing tools and workflows, and an interest in evolving how quality work gets done
• Proven ability to develop and execute quality assurance plans
• Experience with industry-standard test automation tools, frameworks and various testing methodologies and techniques
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for test automation
• Experience in mobile application testing
• Experience with automation testing frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Maestro, Karate)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Experience with work management tools like JIRA
• Experience with bug tracking and test management tools
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Don’t meet all the requirements? Studies show women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs if they do not meet all the qualifications. Therefore, in an effort to build a more diverse workplace, we encourage you to apply anyways. You might actually be the right person or you may be a good fit for a number of other openings we currently have

Desirable

• Please note this is a 12-month fixed term employment contract position to cover a leave
• The Product QA Specialist is a vital member of our Product Delivery team, responsible for upholding the highest quality of our product. This role entails:
• Identifying and documenting both functional and non-functional quality requirements
• Creating and executing comprehensive testing strategies
• Automating regression tests
• Reporting and tracking defects
• Implementing regression plans for periodic releases
• Implementing Localization and analytics testing
• The expertise of the Product QA Specialist is essential to ensuring that our product features and updates adhere to the highest standards of quality and performance
• Implement Regression Plans: Identify and build regression plans for periodic releases from a product perspective, ensuring thorough testing of all features and updates
• Identify Product Quality Requirements: Work closely with the Product Management team to identify and document functional (User authentication, content uploading, search functionality, and user interaction features) and non-functional (Dashboards, data reports, performance metrics, usability) product quality requirements
• Design Test Strategies and Plans: Develop comprehensive test strategies and detailed test plans to ensure all product features meet the highest quality standards
• Execute Test Plans: Conduct manual and automated testing to identify and resolve product defects
• Automate Regression Tests: Develop and maintain automated regression tests to ensure ongoing product quality
• Share Quality Practices: Contribute to team knowledge sharing on testing approaches, tools, and product quality standards
• Support Localization Quality: Execute localization testing across supported languages and markets, verifying string integrity, layout, and linguistic quality in partnership with the Localization team
• Validate Analytics and Tracking: Verify event tracking and data instrumentation for new features and regression, ensuring product analytics are accurate and reliable
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with developers, designers, and product managers to ensure alignment on quality objectives and seamless integration of new features and updates
• Report and Track Defects: Document and track defects, providing detailed reports and working with the development team to ensure timely resolution
• Analyze Test Results: Review and analyze test results to identify trends, root causes of defects, and opportunities for improvement
• Stay Updated with Industry Trends: Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in quality assurance and testing methodologies
• Optimize Testing Practices: Drive continuous improvements in testing methods, tools, and techniques to augment product quality and streamline team productivity