Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineer

Position: QA Engineer 

Duty location: Remote, with the possibility to work from Prague office 

Starting date: ASAP 

Contract length: one year with the possibility of extension 

Line Manager: Tech Lead 

 About People in Need: 

People in Need is one of the largest non-profit organizations in Central and Eastern Europe active in humanitarian and development aid, human rights and social inclusion. In 2022, more than 2000 employees worked in our Humanitarian and Development Aid Section in 25 countries (Asia, Africa, Middle East and Eastern Europe). 

 General Post Description: 

PIN is looking for a remote skilled QA Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of applications that serve the needs of humanitarian work. Your primary responsibility will be to design, execute, and maintain comprehensive testing plans. You will closely collaborate with the product manager, tech lead, support coordinator, software developers, and other QA team members to ensure the delivery of high-quality software. 

 Responsibilities: 

  • Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for various applications. 
  • Identify, record, and thoroughly document bugs and issues. 
  • Perform both manual and automated testing to ensure the quality of applications. 
  • Ensure applications meet functional and non-functional requirements. 
  • Collaborate with developers and product teams to troubleshoot, identify, and resolve issues. 
  • Review and analyze user stories and acceptance criteria to define test strategies. 
  • Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to ensure high-quality software. 
  • Provide regular reports on testing progress, results, and defect tracking. 
  • Participate in Scrum ceremonies and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and timely project delivery. 
  • Advocate for best practices in QA and ensure compliance with established quality standards. 

Skills & Requirements: 

  • At least 3+ years of experience as a QA Engineer or in a similar role. 
  • Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. 
  • Experience with both manual and automated testing (Selenium, Cypress, etc.). 
  • Familiarity with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) and test management tools. 
  • Experience writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases. 
  • Proficiency in testing web applications and APIs (REST, SOAP). 
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git). 
  • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and testing environments. 
  • Experience with performance and security testing is a plus. 
  • Knowledge of scripting languages for automation (Python, JavaScript, etc.). 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. 
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. 
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 
  • Full working proficiency in English. 

 PIN Offers: 

  • 25 days of paid leave annually; 3 sick days 
  • Laptop for work (also for personal use) 
  • PIN covers costs related to travelling abroad such as flights, accommodation, medical check-ups, vaccinations, travel insurance etc. 
  • Reimbursement of costs of visas and vaccinations; assistance with visa application procedure; 
  • Free medical helpdesk and psychological consultation available online; travel health insurance; 
  • Relatively flexible working hours 
  • Access to internal e-learning and webinars 
  • Language courses 
  • International online induction for all the new staff (HQ + country programmes of RDD) 
  • Diverse work with an international dimension that makes sense and has visible results 
  • Work with inspiring people, in a pleasant environment of the largest Czech non-profit organization in the center of Prague 
  • An open and informal organizational culture without a dress code, where we all relate 
  • Opportunity to participate in interesting events that we organize 
  • Extensive Capacity Building program – internal and external - Induction training, internal e-learnings, Knowledge and Learning Department onboarding, eventual HEAT Training, Humentum trainings (www.humentum.org ), PuntoSud trainings (https://academy.puntosud.org/courses) 
  • Personal and professional development 

 How to apply: 

Are you interested in this position? Great. Send us your CV and short cover letter via our application form. 

Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled. 

People in Need staff are expected to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need Code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp). 

People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need involves. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. 

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.