Quality Assurance Engineer - I (Remote)

<p><strong><u>About the Role:</u></strong></p><div><br></div><p>We are hiring a QA Engineer-I with <strong>strong manual testing expertise</strong> and <strong>mandatory hands-on automation experience</strong>. This is a <strong>hybrid role (70–80% manual, 20–30% automation) </strong>where automation is a core expectation, not optional.</p><div><br></div><p><strong>Note:</strong><em><strong> </strong></em></p><p><em>- Candidates must have hands-on automation experience to be considered for this role. </em></p><div><em>- </em><em>This role is <strong>fully remote</strong> and open to individuals <strong>who reside in India</strong>. </em></div><div><br></div><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><div><br></div><ul><li>Perform <strong>functional</strong>, <strong>regression</strong>, <strong>exploratory</strong>, and <strong>usability testing </strong></li><li>Design and maintain<strong> test cases</strong>, <strong>test plans</strong>, and<strong> test scenarios</strong></li><li>Identify, log, and track bugs with clear reproduction steps</li><li>Conduct <strong>API testing</strong> (validation, authentication, edge cases) using Postman</li><li>Write, execute, and maintain <strong>automation test scripts </strong>using <strong>Cypress</strong></li><li>Validate backend data using <strong>SQL </strong>queries</li><li>Use <strong>Git </strong>for version control (branching, commits, PR basics)</li><li>Work with <strong>shell/CLI</strong> <strong>tools </strong>for debugging and validation</li><li>Collaborate closely with developers and product teams in release cycles</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong><u>What We Are Looking For (Non-Negotiable):</u></strong></div><div style="margin: 0; padding: 0; color: #1d1c1d; margin: 4px 0; padding: 0;"><br></div><ul><li><strong>3+ years of QA experience </strong>in product-based / SaaS environments</li><li>Strong expertise in <strong>manual testing fundamentals</strong></li><li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Hands-on experience in test automation (must-have)</strong><ul style="font-weight: initial;"><li>Writing and maintaining test scripts in Cypress (or similar JS-based frameworks)</li><li>Understanding selectors, waits, assertions, and test structuring</li></ul></li><li>Strong experience in <strong>API testing </strong>using Postman</li><li>Proficiency in <strong>SQL </strong>(joins, aggregations, data validation)</li><li>Working knowledge of<strong> Git commands</strong></li><li>Basic understanding of<strong> shell scripting / CLI usage</strong></li><li>Solid understanding o<strong>f REST APIs</strong>,<strong> HTTP methods</strong>, and <strong>status codes</strong></li><li>Experience with<strong> bug tracking too</strong><strong>ls</strong> (JIRA, ClickUp, etc.)</li></ul><div><br></div><div><u><strong>Good to Have:</strong></u></div><div><br></div><ul><li>Experience integrating automation with<strong> </strong>CI/CD pipelines</li><li>Exposure to cross-browser/device testing tools</li><li>Basic knowledge of performance testing (JMeter)</li><li>Understanding of automation best practices (test design, reusability, stability)</li></ul><div style="margin: 0; padding: 0; color: #1d1c1d; margin: 4px 0; padding: 0;"><br></div><div style="margin: 0; padding: 0; color: #1d1c1d; margin: 4px 0; padding: 0;"><strong><u>What We Value:</u></strong></div><div style="margin: 0; padding: 0; color: #1d1c1d; margin: 4px 0; padding: 0;"><br></div><ul><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Ability to own quality end-to-end</li><li>Automation mindset – not just executor, but contributor</li><li>Clear communication and collaboration</li><li>Ability to break complex flows into testable scenarios</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong><u>How to apply for this role?</u></strong><br><br></div><div>Please fill out the form with the required details. If your profile is shortlisted, our team will reach out to you via email. If you don't find the emails in your inbox, please check your spam folder.</div><div>Tip: Avoid using AI-generated responses. We want to hear from you!<br><br></div><div><strong><u>About PriceLabs:</u></strong></div><div><br></div><div>PriceLabs is a revenue management solution for the short-term rental and hospitality industry, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, IL. Our platform helps individual hosts and hospitality professionals optimize their pricing and revenue management, adapting to changing market trends and occupancy levels.</div><div><br></div><div>With dynamic pricing, automation rules, and customizations, we manage pricing and minimum-stay restrictions for any portfolio size, with prices automatically uploaded to preferred channels.</div><div>Every day, we price over 500,000+ listings globally across 150+ countries, offering world-class tools like the Base Price Help and Minimum Stay Recommendation Engine.</div><div><br></div><div><em>In 2025, we scaled to;</em></div><ul><li>500K+ properties syncing daily</li><li>60K+ customers worldwide</li><li>300+ globally remote team</li><li>36% diversity</li></ul><div><br></div><div><em>Industry awards won:</em></div><ul><li>SaasBoomi 2021</li><li>The Shortyz 2020</li><li>The Shortyz 2023</li><li>STRive Awards 2025</li></ul><div>We continue to grow exponentially, backed by a strong team to take us to the next level.</div><div style="direction: ltr;"> </div><div style="direction: ltr;"><strong><u>Why join PriceLabs?</u></strong></div><div style="direction: ltr;"> </div><ul><li>Work with an industry-leading product that has thousands of customers worldwide, and our customers love the product! (NPS in the 70s, <a href="https://www.capterra.com/p/158348/PriceLabs/reviews/" rel="noreferrer">Customer reviews here</a>)</li><li>Work with a global team (19 countries and counting) of passionate individuals who accept open communication, empowerment, and a shared focus on customer success.</li><li>We are a remote-first organisation and accept work from home as the norm.</li></ul><div><br></div><div>PriceLabs is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. 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