Test Engineer

The Opportunity: VIPRE Security Group is seeking a Test Engineer who will set out and continuously improve QA processes, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. This position involves hands-on participation throughout the full project lifecycle — from reviewing requirements and building test plans to executing release testing — in close collaboration with developers, stakeholders, and fellow engineers. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated learner with strong technical skills. This is a fully remote position reporting directly to the Lead Test Engineer. Key Responsibilities: Review product, feature, and design specifications to ensure comprehensive test coverage Define user stories and create detailed test plans Develop and maintain manual test cases Drive automation efforts to increase testing efficiency and coverage Support stakeholders in effort estimation and planning Participate in sprint planning, standups, and other agile ceremonies Perform feature, regression, and release testing Write clear and concise bug reports and collaborate with developers to reproduce and resolve issues Proactively identify and implement improvements to product quality and testing processes Coordinate with stakeholders, developers, and project leads to meet key dates, milestones, and progress reporting requirements Job Qualifications: 1–2 years of QA experience, including exposure to test automation Bachelor's Degree preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Practical, hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks, with the ability to create and maintain automated tests Ability to work and adapt across different programming languages Knowledge and working experience in software QA processes and methodologies Experience working in an Agile or software development lifecycle methodology Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple