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Manual QA Engineer

UST
Issaquah, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026
Role Description

Manual QA Engineer

Lead I - Software Testing

Who We Are

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000 practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

You Are

We are looking for a detail-oriented Manual QA Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of our applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and executing test cases, identifying defects, and working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.

The Opportunity

  • Analyze business and functional requirements to create test scenarios and test cases
  • Perform manual testing of web, mobile, or desktop applications
  • Execute functional, regression, integration, and system testing
  • Identify, log, track, and verify defects using defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla)
  • Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders
  • Participate in requirement reviews and provide feedback from a QA perspective
  • Maintain test documentation and reports
  • Ensure timely delivery of high-quality releases

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What You Need

  • 10 years of experience
  • Strong understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and SDLC
  • Hands-on experience in manual testing techniques
  • Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test cases
  • Familiarity with defect tracking tools like JIRA
  • Basic knowledge of SQL for database validation
  • Understanding of API testing using tools like Postman (preferred)
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication skills

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Washington

Compensation Range: $68,000-$102,000

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What We Believe

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is 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, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

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Skills

functional testing,test data management,regression testing,smoke testing,defect management,cross browser testing,api testing,

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