Quality Assurance Specialist – Software Testing

About the role

Master Works is looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure the delivery of high‑quality software in an Agile environment. You will design and execute both manual and automated tests, track defects, and collaborate closely with development teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and testing strategies for software applications.
• Prepare, configure, and maintain testing environments for all test cycles.
• Execute manual and automated tests, documenting results accurately.
• Identify, log, and track defects using test management tools.
• Work with developers to resolve defects and perform re‑testing.
• Lead test‑coverage activities to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Validate fixes and conduct regression testing to ensure stability.
• Review business and technical requirements for completeness and testability.
• Monitor software quality metrics and suggest continuous‑improvement actions.
• Support release activities with final quality verification and sign‑off.
• Mentor junior QA team members and promote best practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or related field.
• Minimum 2 + years of experience in software quality assurance and testing.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication abilities.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development practices.
• Preferred certifications: ISTQB Foundation/Advanced, CSQE or equivalent.

Required skills

• Manual testing
• Automated testing
• Test management and defect tracking tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail)
• Test automation frameworks and tools
• Agile/Scrum methodology