Senior QA Engineer (Desktop)
Senior
Full time
Position overview
We are seeking a skilled QA Engineer with over 5 years of experience to join our team, focusing on manual testing of system applications across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments. The ideal candidate will have good understanding of system commands, basic log debugging, and managing their own test environments. Experience with automation tools is a plus but not required.
Project description 1Kosmos provides a biometric-based identity verification and passwordless multi-factor authentication (MFA) platform built on a privacy-by-design, private distributed ledger. It creates a non-phishable MFA credential for employees and a passwordless option for customers to prevent fraud. All personally identifiable information (PII) is encrypted with public/private keys, with users solely controlling their private keys, ensuring compliance with data privacy laws. The platform integrates live biometrics, machine verification of IDs, a digital identity wallet, a private ledger, and reusable verified credentials. This approach secures identity verification for each access, balancing security with convenience.
Structure of the team You will be a part of QA team that is a part of Production department, you will have a direct line manager - QA Team Lead.
What technologies do we use on our projects? Multiservices architecture Desktop applications compatible with Windows, Linux, MacOS Cloud - GCP, AWS
YOUR BACKGROUND
- 5+ years of experience in manual testing, particularly for system applications
- At least 2 years of desktop applications testing experience (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- Strong familiarity with Windows, Linux and macOS operating systems, virtual machines and their configuration
- Experience with Postman tool for API testing, including scripting for test automation
- Understanding of different SSL certificates, process of issuing and validation
- Ability to interact with Windows services, run basic PowerShell/Command Prompt commands and basic Linux commands
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills and aptitude for learning new technologies
- English level - B1-B2
Skills that will be a plus:
- Basic understanding of Windows Server is a plus (e.g. Active directory)
- Test automation for desktop applications
- Performance testing experience
- PowerShell/Command Prompt scripting experience
Responsibilities
- Perform manual testing of desktop applications on Windows, Linux and macOS platforms
- Execute basic system commands and debug logs for testing purposes
- Interact with Windows services, run PowerShell/Command Prompt commands, and execute basic Linux commands
- Write test cases, execute test plans, and document results
- Collaborate with developers to identify, reproduce, and resolve issues
- Manage the QA environment independently and ensure proper configuration for testing
- Work with Postman and Swagger for testing APIs as needed
- Participate in scrum activities
- Enhance product knowledge base
- Take part in QA process improvements within a team
- Participate in verbal and written communication with the team
- (Optional) Contribute to the development of automated test scripts if skilled in automation tools
**Before we consider you, please answer 3 questions:**
- How many years of desktop application testing experience do you have (WIndows, MacOS, Linux)?
- Which VM tools do you usually use for desktop application testing? Do you have experience in configuring Windows, MacOS, Linux VMs?
- Do you have experience in Postman automated tests/scripts creation, running?
WE OFFER
- 20 billable days off in the first year of cooperation, all next years - 25 billable days off
- Fair and competitive compensation
- Friendly team and enjoyable working environment
- Clearly described business processes in the company that really work
- Regular updates on company news, Q&A sessions with top management
- Flexible work schedule
- Remote work mode
- Ability to transfer unused vacation to the next year
- Partial coverage of co-working costs
- Regular online team-building events
Please indicate your salary expectations. Application without salary expectations and answers to 3 questions will not considered.
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