Senior Manual Test Engineer

Company Description Accesa is a leading technology company headquartered in Cluj-Napoca, with offices in Oradea and 20 years of experience in turning business challenges into opportunities and growth. A value-driven organisation, it has established itself as a partner of choice for major brands in Retail, Manufacturing, Finance, and Banking. It covers the complete digital evolution journey of its customers, from ideation and requirements setup to software development and managed services solutions. With more than 1,200 IT professionals, Accesa also has a fast-growing footprint, establishing itself as an employer of choice for IT professionals who are passionate about problem-solving through technology. Coming together in strong tech teams with a customer-centric approach, they enable businesses to grow, delivering value for our clients, partners, industry, and community. Job Description Be part of a team that is providing proven added value to one of the largest retailers in Europe, on his journey to enhance the consumer’s e-shopping experience. We support them in the release and validation process of their new webshop as part of the release testing team. The team is a dedicated testing team with a focus on acting as a quality gate, performing the necessary testing activities and phases, led by a Test Manager from Accesa. Responsibilities Lead quality collaboration: Work closely with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to define test objectives, clarify requirements, and align on quality goals Drive test planning and execution: Design, organize, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases using management tools, ensuring thorough coverage and traceability Ensure testing excellence: Perform various testing levels (system, integration, regression, exploratory) while promoting adherence to manual testing best practices and overall test strategy Own defect management: Conduct root cause analysis, resolve issues in collaboration with development teams, and clearly communicate risk or quality concerns to clients and team members Mentor and support the QA team: Provide guidance to junior and mid-level QA engineers, encouraging continuous learning and sharing of testing best practices Enhance QA processes: Collaborate with other QA teams to improve tools, methodologies, and testing workflows across the organization Coordinate UAT and client readiness: Support UAT activities through training, coordination, and facilitating client sign-off for production readiness Maintain QA documentation: Create and maintain detailed test reports, release notes, and QA documentation across all phases of the test lifecycle Qualifications In-depth knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes Experience with API testing (e.g., Postman) Hands-on experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA,X-Ray,Azure, TestRail. Aqua) Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve test failures and enhance overall test coverage Collaborate with team members to improve and enhance the testing process Perform manual testing of software applications across various platforms (web, mobile, desktop). Regular use of AI tools to improve productivity, automate or reduce repetitive work, support decision-making, and deliver higher-quality outcomes. Ability to use AI tools responsibly by structuring effective prompts, critically validating outputs, understanding limitations, and taking ownership of the final result. Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment As a people-first organisation, we believe diversity strengthens our teams and drives innovation. All employment decisions are based on merit, skills, and performance, without discriminating based on any personal characteristic. This reinforces our commitment to providing an inclusive and respectful workplace. Additional Information At Accesa you can Enjoy our holistic benefits program that covers the four pillars that we believe come together to support our wellbeing, covering social, physical, emotional wellbeing, as well as work-life fusion. Physical Wellbeing: Our wellbeing program includes medical benefits, gym support, and personalised fitness options for an active lifestyle, complemented by team events and the Healthy Habits Club. Work-Life Fusion: In very dynamic industries such as IT, the line between our professional and personal lives can quickly become blurred. Having a one-size-fits-one approach gives us the flexibility to define the work-life dynamic that works for us. Emotional Wellbeing: We believe that to maintain our overall health, we need to invest in our mental wellbeing just as much as we do in our physical health, social connections or in achieving work-life balance. Social Wellbeing: As a growing community in a hybrid environment, we want to ensure we remain connected not just by the great work we do every day but through our passions and interests.