Manual QA Engineer (Mobile) - Full remote

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is a group of social discovery companies. SDG solves the problems of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection - transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. SDG’s products redefine the way people interact and connect with one another.Our portfolio includes social entertainment platforms designed to connect people online across different cultures and regions of the world.We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals who specialize in creating and developing globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of digital nomads works remotely from all over the world.We’re proud to be a two-time “Great Place to Work” winner (USA & Japan, 2024–2025) and a Top-5 Company for Work-From-Anywhere Jobs (FlexJobs, 2025).We are looking for a Manual QA Engineer to join our mobile team.Your main tasks will be:Understand app features, workflows, business rules, and backend/API dependenciesDefine and maintain test strategy, test cases, and checklists for all features and workflowsPerform manual functional, integration, UI/UX, exploratory, and regression testingValidate end-to-end workflows across mobile, backend, APIs, and third-party integrationsTest on multiple devices, platforms, and OS versions (real devices + simulators/emulators)Execute smoke/sanity tests for new builds and pre-release validationValidate store release builds (Play Store / App Store) including metadata, links, and deeplinksSupport UAT with product team and report defects with detailed logs and reproducible stepsSet up and maintain automation frameworks (UI + API) for regression and smoke testsAutomate core workflows (login, signup, payments, search, checkout, notifications, etc.)Integrate automation tests with CI/CD pipelines for nightly and pre-release runsCreate test data setup/teardown scripts for stable automation runsGenerate and share test reports with coverage, pass/fail results, and screenshotsContinuously improve automation scripts for speed, reliability, and maintainabilityTrack and report QA metrics (test coverage, defect density, automation health)We expect from you:Strong knowledge of mobile app testing (iOS & Android, real devices + emulators/simulators + devices on cloud)Experience in writing and executing test cases, scenarios, and checklistsFamiliarity with API testing (Postman, REST/GraphQL tools, automation frameworks)Experience in test automation tools/frameworks (e.g., Appium, Flutter Driver, Detox, Selenium, Maestro)Experience with CI/CD pipelines is plus (e.g., Bitrise, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)Understanding of regression, smoke, exploratory, and performance testingAbility to set up and maintain test environments and test dataKnowledge of version control systems (Git) and defect tracking tools (Jira, TestRail, Zephyr)Skill in analyzing logs, crash reports, and debugging issuesBasic scripting/programming knowledge (JavaScript, Python, Dart, or similar for automation)Fluent English and RussianWhat do we offer:REMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full-time;Vacation 28 calendar days per year;7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave;Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company;50% payment for professional training, international conferences, and meetings;Corporate discount for English lessons;Health benefits. According to the paychecks, if you are not eligible for corporate medical insurance, the company will compensate you with up to $ 1,000 gross per year per employee. This can be spent on self-purchase of health insurance or on doctor’s fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children);Workplace organization. The company provides all employees with an equipped workplace and all the necessary equipment (table, armchair, wifi, etc.) in our offices or co-working locations. In the other locations, the company provides reimbursement of workplace costs up to $ 1000 gross once every 3 years, according to the paychecks. This money can be spent on the rent of the co-working room, on equipping the working place at home (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) during those 3 years;Internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for our merchandise, team building activities, massage certificates, etc.Sounds good? Join us now!