NordVPN
Technology
ManualQAEngineerMid-senior
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“Manual QA Engineer Mid-senior at NordVPN. Skills: Manual testing, Test case design, Regression testing. Design manual test cases. Maintain manual test cases”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Analytical
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years experience manual software, Advanced test design knowledge, Strategic thinking ability, Deep analytical skills, Problem-solving skills, Effective communication skills
Nice to Have
Windows Event Viewer knowledge, Log analysis knowledge, Wireshark knowledge, Fiddler knowledge
What You'll Do.
Design manual test cases
Maintain manual test cases
Execute manual test cases
Test critical application functionalities
Test installation components
Test updating components
Test integration components
Conduct regression testing
Offer actionable recommendations
Drive quality improvement strategies
Own regression test backlog
Manage regression test backlog
Prioritize test suites
Showcase new techniques
Contribute to quality standards
Contribute to best practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work hand in hand
Communication Scope
Written English; Spoken English
Full Job Description
THE WORLD’S MOST ADVANCED VPN, AND A WHOLE LOT MORE. If you’re a curious problem-solver who carves their own path, join the team behind Threat Protection Pro, the NordLynx protocol, and the fastest VPN on the planet—tools that put privacy, security, and control back in people’s hands. Your impact? Helping millions take back control of their online security, privacy, and data. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES - Design, maintain, and execute manual test cases for a Windows-based desktop application; - Test critical application functionalities, including components related to installation, updating, and integration within the Windows environment; - Participate in the full testing lifecycle: analyze requirements, prepare test cases, and conduct regression testing; - Investigate and document defects, offering actionable recommendations to prevent similar issues in future releases; - Drive the development and execution of quality improvement strategies across the product; - Own and manage the regression test backlog: create, prioritize, and continuously refine test suites for each release cycle, using a risk-based approach to ensure maximum coverage where it matters most; - Engage actively in our QA Guild community by sharing insights, showcasing new techniques, and contributing to collective quality standards and best practices. CORE REQUIREMENTS - At least 3+ years of ecperience in manual software testing; - Advanced knowledge of test design and a variety of testing techniques; - Strategic thinking and the ability to see the bigger picture of the whole product from a business perspective and processes; - Deep analytical and problem-solving skills; - Work hand in hand and effectively communicate with the team; - Excellent written and spoken English skills. BONUS POINTS - Logging & Debugging: Windows Event Viewer, log analysis tools; - Network Debugging: Wireshark, Fiddler. TOOLS YOU WILL USE - XRay - Jira - Confluence - Git - VM Manager WHAT WE OFFER Innovate with industry leaders
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