Remote Quality Assurance Tester Jobs in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

• *Job Title:** Remote Remote Quality Assurance Tester

• *Location:** Remote — based in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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About the Role

We are seeking a meticulous, self‑driven Remote Quality Assurance Tester to join our fast‑growing product team. In this role you will be the gatekeeper of quality for our SaaS platform, ensuring every release meets the high‑performance standards our customers in North Myrtle Beach and across South Carolina expect. You will partner closely with product managers, developers, and UX designers to define test strategies, execute both manual and automated test suites, and surface actionable insights that shape product roadmaps. This position reports directly to the Lead QA Engineer and will be a key voice on our daily stand‑ups, sprint retrospectives, and quarterly release planning meetings. Your work will directly impact user satisfaction, reduce defect leakage, and accelerate time‑to‑market for new features that empower businesses throughout North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and beyond. --- Key Responsibilities -

Design and maintain

end‑to‑end test plans for 2–3 major releases per quarter, covering functional, regression, performance, and security scenarios. -

Execute manual test cases

using

TestRail

and document results in

Jira

, achieving a defect detection rate of at least 85% before code reaches production. -

Develop and expand automation frameworks

with

Selenium WebDriver

,

Cypress

, and

Postman

for API testing, aiming to increase automated coverage from 60% to 80% within the first six months. -

Collaborate with developers

via

GitHub

pull‑request reviews to validate testability, suggest improvements, and verify that acceptance criteria are met. -

Run cross‑browser and cross‑device compatibility checks

using

BrowserStack

, ensuring a seamless experience for users on desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms across North Myrtle Beach and the wider South Carolina market. -

Monitor CI/CD pipelines

in

Jenkins

, integrating automated test suites to provide rapid feedback and maintain a mean‑time‑to‑detect (MTTD) of under 12 hours for critical bugs. -

Produce clear, concise defect reports

and

risk assessments

, presenting findings to product owners and engineers during our 85%‑async meeting cadence. -

Participate in sprint ceremonies

(planning, daily stand‑ups, retrospectives) on a schedule aligned with the

Pacific Time

zone, while accommodating flexible core hours to support collaboration with teams in North Myrtle Beach and other US regions. -

Mentor junior QA analysts

, sharing best practices on test case creation, data‑driven testing, and exploratory testing techniques. -

Continuously improve QA processes

by introducing new tools, metrics, or standards—such as shifting from waterfall test documentation to agile‑friendly, living documentation in

Confluence

. --- Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

or

3–5 years of equivalent hands‑on QA experience. - Proven experience as a

software tester

,

QA analyst

,

test engineer

, or

quality engineer

in a SaaS environment. - Strong proficiency with

Selenium

,

Cypress

,

Jira

,

TestRail

,

GitHub

,

Jenkins

, and

Postman

. - Demonstrated ability to write and maintain automated test scripts in

JavaScript

or

Python

(minimum 2 years). - Hands‑on experience with

continuous integration

pipelines and

CI/CD

tooling (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI). - Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g.,

LoadRunner

,

k6

) and basic SQL for data validation. - Excellent analytical skills with a track record of reducing defect leakage by at least 20% in prior roles. - Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders in North Myrtle Beach and throughout South Carolina. --- Preferred Qualifications - ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level (CTFL) or higher. - Experience with mobile testing frameworks such as

Appium

or

Espresso

. - Background in the fintech or healthcare domains, understanding regulatory compliance (PCI‑DSS, HIPAA) relevant to users in North Myrtle Beach. - Leadership experience managing small QA teams or coordinating cross‑functional test efforts. - Knowledge of

Shift‑Left testing

practices and early‑stage quality metrics. - Exposure to cloud‑based testing environments (AWS Device Farm, Azure DevTest Labs). --- Compensation & Benefits -

Salary:

$95,000 – $115,000 annually, commensurate with experience and proven expertise. -

Health & Wellness:

Medical, dental, vision, and HSA contributions;

mental‑health stipend

of $300 per quarter. -

Retirement:

401(k) with company match up to 5% of salary. -

Paid Time Off:

20 vacation days + 10 company holidays;

floating holiday

for personal observances. -

Remote Work Stipends:

$150/month for home‑office equipment, plus a one‑time $2,500 setup allowance for high‑speed internet and ergonomic furniture (available to employees residing in South Carolina). -

Learning & Development:

$2,000 annual education budget, access to Pluralsight, Coursera, and internal mentorship programs. -

Additional Perks:

Company‑wide quarterly “Innovation Days”, wellness challenges, and a subscription to a premium productivity suite. --- Work Setup -

Time Zones:

Primarily aligned with

Pacific Time (PT)

, but we accommodate flexible core hours between 9 am–4 pm PT to enable collaboration with teams in North Myrtle Beach and the broader South Carolina region. -

Meeting Cadence:

Daily 15‑minute stand‑ups (85% async, 15% live video), weekly sprint planning (1 hour), bi‑weekly demo/review (1 hour), and monthly all‑hands (90 minutes). -

Equipment:

Reliable high‑speed broadband (minimum 25 Mbps download/3 Mbps upload), dual monitors, webcam, and a noise‑cancelling headset. We provide a company‑issued laptop (MacBook Pro or Dell XPS) and a secondary monitor if needed. -

Collaboration Platforms:

Slack (for async communication), Zoom (for video calls), Confluence (knowledge base), Jira (issue tracking), and Microsoft Teams (for occasional cross‑org meetings). -

Security:

MFA‑enabled VPN access to internal environments; compliance with company security policies for remote work. --- Growth -

Career Path:

Within 12–18 months you can progress from QA Tester to

Senior QA Engineer

, then to

QA Lead

or

Test Automation Architect

based on performance and interest. -

Performance Cycles:

Quarterly OKR reviews paired with semi‑annual performance evaluations to set measurable goals and identify promotion opportunities. -

Mentorship:

Pairing with a senior QA mentor for the first 90 days, followed by quarterly mentorship check‑ins to refine skillsets such as test automation strategy and domain knowledge. -

Learning Budget:

$2,000 per year for certifications, conferences (e.g., STARWEST, SeleniumConf), or online courses related to quality assurance, DevOps, or product knowledge. -

Professional Community:

Access to internal QA Guilds, cross‑functional “Tech Talks”, and sponsorship for speaking engagements at industry events. ---

How to Apply

Please submit the following to our recruiting portal: 1.

Updated resume

highlighting relevant QA experience, tools, and measurable outcomes. 2.

Portfolio or GitHub link

showcasing automated test scripts, frameworks, or case studies (optional but strongly encouraged). 3. A brief

cover letter

(150–300 words) explaining why you are excited to contribute to our team in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and how your background aligns with the role.

• *Application Timeline:**

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Resume review:

within 5 business days of submission. -

First interview:

a 30‑minute recruiter screen (phone/Zoom). -

Technical interview:

90‑minute live coding/automation exercise plus a discussion of past projects. -

Team interview:

60‑minute virtual meeting with the Lead QA Engineer and Product Manager. -

Final interview:

30‑minute conversation with the Director of Engineering. We aim to complete the interview process within three weeks of receiving your application and will keep you informed at every step.

• We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.*

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