Contract Manual QA Tester

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and experienced Contract Manual QA Tester to join our growing QA team. Responsibilities Write test cases in TestRail Perform thorough manual testing on web, mobile, or desktop applications, including functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing Identify, document, and track bugs using tools such as Jira Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle Provide detailed and actionable feedback to developers and product teams Participate in Agile/Scrum meetings such as sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, and retrospectives Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and best practices Qualifications 4+ years of experience in manual software testing Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes Experience testing REST APIs, web applications, and mobile applications Proficient with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail) Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team – needs to be available for UTC(−05:00) hours for meetings, but can work asynchronously outside of this Hourly Rate: $30 to $37 (This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.) Ava Labs is committed to diversity in the workplace and we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not hire on basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr