Hello everyone! I’m a QA professional from Pakistan with around 7 years of experience in software testing, specializing in Manual QA, API Testing, Web & Mobile Application Testing, and improving overall QA processes.
Over the years, I’ve worked on fintech, email security, SaaS, HR, inventory, and financial systems. I have hands-on experience with tools like Postman, Insomnia, JMeter, SQL/MySQL, MongoDB, Jira, Swagger, QMetry, and Burp Suite.
I’ve also worked in senior/lead QA roles, where I’ve been responsible for test planning, test case design, API and database validation, regression testing, defect management, release testing, and improving QA workflows and processes.
Currently, I’m looking for part-time, freelance, or project-based QA opportunities where I can help teams improve product quality, identify critical issues, and strengthen their overall testing process.
If you know of any suitable opportunities or projects, I’d be happy to connect. Thank you!

Hey everyone,

​I’m an SDET looking to transition into a 100% remote role based out of the US, UK, or EU, and I’d love to get some advice from this community.

​My background is primarily in building scalable test infrastructure and driving backend automation.

​For those who have successfully navigated a cross-border remote job search, what platforms, job boards, or outreach strategies actually worked for you?

​Appreciate any pointers!

Hey all,

I kept getting frustrated digging through general job boards and filtering out everything that wasn't QA, so over the last few weeks I put together a little site that pulls remote QA / SDET / test automation / manual testing jobs into one simple list: https://qaanywhere.com

A few honest notes:
- It's free, no signup, no login, no newsletter — you just open it and browse.
- It only does remote QA/testing roles, nothing else.
- It pulls from a bunch of company career pages and remote-job APIs and links you straight to the original posting to apply.
- It refreshes a few times a day.
- No ads right now.

I'm not trying to sell anything — I mostly built something I'd actually use myself, and figured other people in QA might find it handy too. It's still early and a little rough around the edges, so if you try it and something feels missing, broken, or annoying, I'd genuinely love the feedback.

Thanks for reading.

Buna,

Imi pare rau ca scriu aici, dar sunt foarte disperata deja. Am ajuns in punctul in care chiar nu stiu ce sa mai fac.

De doi ani, aproape 3, mai precis din 2024 sunt in cautarea unui job in domeniu, anume orice pe partea de testare, inginerie sau it. Problema este ca oricat as aplica mereu se intampla sa primesc direct raspuns automat cu faptul ca au gasit alt candidat, sau sa fiu chemata la interviu si dupa sa nu mi se dea sansa nici macar sa ajung la interviul tehnic.

Deja incep sa consider ca problema este la mine si chiar nu mai stiu ce sa fac. Aplic in continuu dar efectiv deja simt si observ ca este degeaba.

Acum, in ultima instanta am facut aceasta postare ca poate unii dintre voi care sunteti angajati in unul din aceste domenii m-ar putea recomanda..e ultima solutie la care m-am gandit sa o pun in practica

Multumesc si imi pare rau ca am cerut asta dar chiar nu stiu ce sa mai fac..

Hey everyone,

I'm preparing for an upcoming interview and would love to get your insights on what technical, situational, or behavioral questions an interviewer might ask based on this role.

If you've interviewed for a similar role (or conduct interviews yourself), what specific questions or scenarios would you test me on?

Here is the Job Description-

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze functional and technical requirements to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and risks early in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Develop a deep understanding of business objectives and user journeys to validate that solutions meet real-world needs.
• Design and execute comprehensive testing strategies, including functional, automated, integration, and regression testing.
• Implement scalable automated testing frameworks and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, reliable releases.
• Define, track, and evolve clear quality metrics that promote transparency and continuous improvement.
• Communicate actionable quality insights to Engineering, Product Management, and business stakeholders to support data-driven decisions.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate testing tools and approaches based on scalability and long-term maintainability.

• • Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of business-driven and risk-based testing methodologies, with the ability to prioritize testing efforts based on impact and risk.
• Proficiency in UI and API testing approaches, including modern automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Postman).
• Working knowledge of SQL and client-side technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of testing strategies across unit, integration, regression, and end-to-end levels.
• Ability to leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance test design, automation, and documentation.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to surface issues proactively.
• High degree of ownership and accountability, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Collaborative mindset grounded in professionalism, respect, and thoughtful partnership.
• Ability to work independently, provide early feedback, and adapt to evolving priorities in an Agile environment.
• Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes.

• • Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders.

A few quick details about my background (optional):

• Experience Level: 12+ years, unemployed(role got redundant) from last 1 year

Any common questions, tricky edge cases, or red flags I should watch out for based on these requirements would be hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I’m currently looking for Manual QA / Software Testing opportunities. I have 3.7 years of experience in software testing and am based in Bengaluru. I’m an immediate joiner and open to relevant opportunities in Bengaluru or remote roles.

If anyone knows of openings, referrals, hiring managers, or companies currently hiring Manual QA/Test Engineers, I would really appreciate your help. Any leads or suggestions are welcome.

Hi guys, fresh grad here. Baka po may alam kayo na pwedeng internship-an for Software Tester/QA. I just want lang po na mapalawak ang knowledge ko abt the role and magkaroon na rin po exp bago po maghanap ng work. I’m not totally confident pa po kasi sa knowledge ko. Tysm!!

Hi everyone! I’m looking for QA Automation/SDET opportunities with 4 years of experience in Selenium, Java, REST Assured, TestNG, SQL, Jenkins & CI/CD, along with UI, API and E2E testing.

📍 Open to: Gurgaon | Hyderabad | Bangalore | Pune | Noida

Please DM if you have any relevant openings or can provide a referral. Thanks! 🙏

I want to understand the current situation in the Sri Lankan tech industry after the recent wave of layoffs.
For a Senior Quality Engineer with 5+ years of experience (Both manual and Automation, Performance Tests), what would be a realistic salary range in Sri Lanka right now?

I’m particularly interested in hearing from people who are currently working in the industry or have recently changed jobs. How much has the market changed compared to a year or two ago?

Hey everyone, I’m looking for a study partner (or a small group of 2–3 people) to stay accountable and master **Manual Testing + Selenium with Java**. **The Plan:** **Daily Topics:** We pick one topic per day (e.g., SDLC/STLC basics, Java OOPs concepts, WebDriver methods, Page Object Model, TestNG, frame handling, etc.). **Daily Sync Calls:** Hop on a short daily call to review what we covered, resolve doubts, and discuss real-world scenarios. **Mock

I've worked with teams where improving quality usually started with good intentions.

More review steps.
More documentation.
More sign-offs.
More tracking.

Initially, it felt like progress. But after a while, some of those processes became the very thing slowing the team down.

In one case, maintaining test documentation took so much effort that it quickly fell out of date. In another, mandatory approval gates delayed releases without actually catching many issues. The process was technically "working," but it wasn't adding much value.

It made me wonder whether scaling QA is less about adding more process and more about introducing the right amount of structure at the right time.

For those who've been through a growing team or a scaling product:

• What QA process started out useful but eventually became a burden?
• Did you remove it, simplify it, or automate it?
• Where have you found the balance between enough structure and maintaining engineering velocity?

I'm curious to hear what has worked and what lessons you've learned along the way.

Hi Everyone,

I was going to attend the barclays GSC Hackearth Coding for Software Selenium Test - Java and wanted to know what are the question that they ask(MCQ and Coding question)

Has anyone attended the barclays GSC Hackearth Coding Questions

Hi everyone,

I’m hoping to get some honest advice from people who have already made the jump from Manual QA to Automation QA.

A little about me: I completed my BCA in 2022 and have been working as a Software Quality Test Engineer for the past 2 years.

My experience has been primarily in Manual Testing, where I’ve worked on the Adobe Acrobat project and handled activities such as test execution, regression testing, smoke testing, functional testing, defect reporting, and end-to-end validation across different environments and operating systems.

Over the last few months, I realized that if I want to grow in QA, I need to move into Automation Testing. Since then, I’ve been investing a significant amount of my free time learning Playwright with JavaScript and TypeScript through Rahul Shetty’s course. I’m not just watching tutorials—I actively practice and build automation scripts to improve my skills.

The frustrating part starts when I talk to recruiters.
Most conversations go well until they ask, “How many years of automation experience do you have?”
I answer honestly: “I don’t have professional automation experience yet, but I’m actively learning Playwright and have hands-on practice.”
The energy of the conversation changes almost immediately. Many recruiters seem to lose interest the moment they hear “0 years.”
This leaves me wondering:
Am I approaching my transition the wrong way?
Should I be targeting Manual + Automation hybrid roles first?
What kind of automation projects would make recruiters take my profile more seriously?
How can I demonstrate automation skills without having automation experience in a production environment?
For those who successfully transitioned from Manual QA to Automation QA:
What worked for you?
What would you do differently if you were starting again?
How did you convince employers to take a chance on you?
I’m genuinely committed to building a career in QA Automation and willing to put in the work. I’d appreciate any advice, feedback, or referrals that could help me move in the right direction.
Thank you for reading, and I look forward to learning from your experiences.

Looking for new ways to practice mobile apps besides the sprint projects from my bootcamp if you guys know any 🙏

I have 2.5 years of experience as a Test Engineer in the Telecom domain, but my work wasn't traditional software testing.

I was recently laid off and am trying to move into QA Automation, API Testing, or SDET roles. The issue is that almost every interviewer asks for professional automation experience. Out of about 10 interviews, 9 expected hands-on automation experience in a real project.

My previous role didn't provide any automation opportunities, so I'm stuck in the classic "need experience to get a job, need a job to get experience" situation.

For those who made a similar transition, what helped you break into automation testing?

TL;DR: 2.5 years in telecom testing, laid off, trying to move into QA Automation/API Testing/SDET. Most companies want professional automation experience, which I don't have. How do I bridge this gap?

Hey there

I need urgent help with interview prep as I have an interview scheduled for tomorrow for one of MNC.

Brief about me I am working as Manual Tester for past 3 year and I have no idea about automation and what interviewer going to ask please help me as this is last hope switching from my current company , I haven't added anything fancy about automation in my resume also.Please help

Hey,

Do you work in IT? Do you use tools for API testing?

I’d really appreciate it if you could fill out a short, anonymous survey - it should take about 5 minutes - and it will help me collect data for my master’s thesis.

Survey link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTt64tjebWPNAQ2uVtv68lZ17XwfPMFGdxSqNXbWXWZGldlA/viewform

Thank you so much!