Software Quality Engineer - Manual Testing

Project description - Role: Software Quality Engineer (Regular level) with a strong focus on manual, component-level testing. - Product: Video Collaboration devices with embedded Android operating system - Core Activity: Validating individual components and subsystems, ensuring high quality, reliability, and usability. - Interaction: Hands-on role combining software validation with real hardware interaction. - Location Requirement: Hybrid model, requires on-site presence in Kraków. Open only to candidates based in Kraków. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: A. Manual Testing & Component Validation Execute manual, component-level test cases. Validate individual software components and subsystems before system-level integration. Perform: *Regression testing *Exploratory testing *Ad hoc testing Functional testing (strong focus on component behavior) Validate hardware-software interactions under real-world conditions. Verify fixes and perform bug re-testing. B. Test Design & Documentation Analyze Requirements and technical specifications to define component-level test coverage. Design, maintain, and execute test scenarios and test cases. Create and maintain test documentation, test scenarios, and knowledge base pages in Confluence. Ensure test coverage aligns with product risks, component maturity, and sprint goals. C. Defect Tracking & Collaboration Identify, report, track, and verify component-level defects using JIRA. Provide clear reproduction steps, logs, and evidence related to specific components. Collaborate closely with developers, automation engineers, and product owners during development cycles. D. Technical & Environment Responsibilities Work daily with Linux/macOS terminal tools (SSH, ADB, logs, system commands). Perform basic network-related activities (connectivity, configuration, troubleshooting). Operate in Linux or macOS environments. Interact directly with physical devices, cameras, and component-level test setups in the lab and local setup. E. Automation Collaboration (Optional) Cooperate with the automation team by contributing component-focused test ideas and scenarios to Python-based automated test repositories. Identify component test cases suitable for automation based on manual testing results. Must have A.Required: Experience: 3–5 years in manual software testing, preferably at component or subsystem level. Embedded Systems: Hands-on experience testing embedded systems or hardware-related products. Linux/macOS: Strong working knowledge including terminal usage and SSH. Familiarity with embedded Linux/macOS debugging tools Tools: Experience with JIRA for defect tracking and test execution. Networking: Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, connectivity, basic diagnostics). 7.Documentation: Ability to create clear, structured test documentation. Language: Fluency in English and Polish (spoken and written). Work Model: Willingness to work in a hybrid model with on-site presence in Kraków. B Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a component-quality mindset. Attention to detail and ownership of assigned components. Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Proactive attitude and willingness to improve testing practices. Nice to have Basic experience or interest in Python-based test automation.. Experience testing camera, video, or multimedia components. Understanding of CI/CD concepts from a QA perspective. Languages Polish: B2 Upper Intermediate English: B2 Upper Intermediate