Senior Manual Test Engineer

November 7, 2026

Hybrid

Senior

Ташкент, Узбекистан

hh.ru

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Description

Senior manual QA role focused on an embedded insurance platform delivered for a European insurance tech company. The engineer owns end-to-end quality across web UI, backend services, APIs and databases: test strategy, integration testing, defect management and QA documentation. The role also applies AI tools and Spec-Driven Development practices to test design and delivery.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end quality across web and backend platforms, from the UI through services, integrations and data
Drive test strategy and planning, including detailed API and integration testing approaches
Create, maintain and run thorough test plans and test cases across multiple browsers and platforms with clear coverage and traceability
Validate complex scenarios involving third-party APIs, internal tools and data synchronization
Test APIs thoroughly for functional and non-functional aspects: performance, reliability and error handling
Validate data at the database level to ensure backend reliability
Test new features in depth and give development and IT teams actionable feedback during the development lifecycle
Own defect management: analyze and troubleshoot problems, do root cause analysis, document findings and get issues fixed on time
Communicate quality risks clearly to the team and the client
Suggest ways to improve software quality and test process efficiency, including AI tools and Spec-Driven Development practices
Create and maintain test reports, test strategies and QA documentation throughout the test lifecycle
Review API documentation and suggest improvements

Requirements

Proven experience in software testing roles, with deep knowledge of QA methodologies, tools and processes
Strong API testing skills (e.g., Postman): building requests, reviewing API documentation and designing test scenarios covering functional, non-functional, performance and reliability aspects
Solid experience designing and running test strategies for APIs, integrations and database-level validation
Strong understanding of backend systems, databases, SQL and the basics of system architecture
Hands-on testing of modern web applications and eCommerce platforms built with React, PHP, Go or similar technologies
Able to plan, design and run tests for both frontend UI and backend services, including cross-browser and cross-platform testing
Hands-on experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, X-Ray, Azure DevOps, TestRail, Aqua)
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose failures and improve test coverage
Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
Able to work well both independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication skills, with fluent Business English (spoken and written)
Familiar with Spec-Driven Development and AI-assisted delivery practices
Hands-on experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude) to generate and review test scenarios, automation test scenarios, test cases and QA documentation
Able to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs, spot gaps and edge cases, ensuring they match business requirements while owning the final result
Uses AI regularly to make testing more efficient while keeping quality standards high
Test automation experience (UI and/or API)
Experience with performance or load testing tools

Conditions

Medical insurance, in-house fitness trainer available remotely and 1 on 1 remote sessions with Sports and Health Coach
Nutrition counselling and tailored training plans from the Sports and Health Coach
At least 21 vacation days based on seniority, earning 1 extra day per year up to 29 days
Flexibility to work from both home and the office
Long-term learning programmes and a Career Coach for technical and non-technical skills development