QA Engineer

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We’re looking for a QA Engineer to join a leading digital product design and development agency known for building high-quality web and mobile products for well-known tech companies and startups. You’ll support two client projects over a short-term engagement running from late November through early January, with a strong focus on manual testing, responsive layouts, and accessibility. Design quality is central to this team’s work, so a sharp eye for detail and the ability to verify builds closely against designs is key. One project also includes some test automation work, so hands-on automation experience is valued, though manual testing remains the priority.
Key Responsibilities
Perform manual testing across web applications and newly designed pages, identifying functional, visual, and usability issues.
Verify that builds match design specifications closely, flagging inconsistencies in layout, spacing, typography, and interactions.
Test responsive layouts across browsers, devices, and screen sizes to ensure a consistent, polished user experience.
Conduct accessibility testing against WCAG standards, using both manual techniques and automated tools where appropriate.
Support test automation efforts on one project by writing, maintaining, or running automated tests as needed.
Write clear, reproducible bug reports and track issues through to resolution.
Create and execute test cases and test plans based on designs and requirements.
Collaborate closely with designers, developers, and project leads to communicate findings and priorities.
Manage time effectively across two concurrent client projects with different timelines.
Core Requirements
Strong experience in manual QA testing for web applications.
Hands-on experience with cross-browser, cross-device, and responsive layout testing.
Working knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and accessibility testing tools such as axe, Lighthouse, or WAVE.
A strong eye for visual detail and experience testing against design files.
Experience writing test cases and documenting bugs in tools such as Jira or similar.
Some experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.
Nice-to-Have
Previous experience at a design or product agency, or in client-facing project work.
Experience with automated accessibility testing integrated into a test suite or CI pipeline.
Familiarity with screen readers (e.g., VoiceOver, NVDA) for manual accessibility checks.
Experience working with Figma or similar design tools.
Additional
US Timezone Overlap: CT
Engagement dates and schedule: Part time (50%) Nov 30 – Dec 4, full time Dec 7 – Dec 24, then part time (50%) Dec 28 – Jan 7.
Must be comfortable splitting time between two projects and shifting focus as priorities change.
Availability during the holiday period (late December to early January) is required.
Why Join Kake?
The icing on the Kake:
💰 Competitive Pay in USD: Work globally, get paid globally.
🌎 Fully Remote: Simply put, we trust you.
💜 Better Me Fund: We invest in your personal growth and passions.
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Ready for your piece of the Kake? Apply now!
Quick note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Work arrangement
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