QA Engineer

Kake is a remote-first company and a people-first global community of senior engineers. Kake engineers are behind some of the world’s most innovative products (Brands you’ve heard!), from Fortune 500 to fast-growing companies. We believe it’s not where your table is, but what you bring to the table that matters. Our community spans 45,000+ engineers across 55+ countries; join a culture where great people stay, grow, and thrive (and love eating kake!). We’re looking for a QA Engineer to join a leading digital product design and development agency known for building high-quality web and mobile products for well-known tech companies and startups. You’ll support two client projects over a short-term engagement running from late November through early January, with a strong focus on manual testing, responsive layouts, and accessibility. Design quality is central to this team’s work, so a sharp eye for detail and the ability to verify builds closely against designs is key. One project also includes some test automation work, so hands-on automation experience is valued, though manual testing remains the priority. Key Responsibilities - Perform manual testing across web applications and newly designed pages, identifying functional, visual, and usability issues. - Verify that builds match design specifications closely, flagging inconsistencies in layout, spacing, typography, and interactions. - Test responsive layouts across browsers, devices, and screen sizes to ensure a consistent, polished user experience. - Conduct accessibility testing against WCAG standards, using both manual techniques and automated tools where appropriate. - Support test automation efforts on one project by writing, maintaining, or running automated tests as needed. - Write clear, reproducible bug reports and track issues through to resolution. - Create and execute test cases and test plans based on designs and requirements. - Collaborate closely with designers, developers, and project leads to communicate findings and priorities. - Manage time effectively across two concurrent client projects with different timelines. Core Requirements - Strong experience in manual QA testing for web applications. - Hands-on experience with cross-browser, cross-device, and responsive layout testing. - Working knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and accessibility testing tools such as axe, Lighthouse, or WAVE. - A strong eye for visual detail and experience testing against design files. - Experience writing test cases and documenting bugs in tools such as Jira or similar. - Some experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium). - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. - Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment. Nice-to-Have - Previous experience at a design or product agency, or in client-facing project work. - Experience with automated accessibility testing integrated into a test suite or CI pipeline. - Familiarity with screen readers (e.g., VoiceOver, NVDA) for manual accessibility checks. - Experience working with Figma or similar design tools. Additional - US Timezone Overlap: CT - Engagement dates and schedule: Part time (50%) Nov 30 – Dec 4, full time Dec 7 – Dec 24, then part time (50%) Dec 28 – Jan 7. - Must be comfortable splitting time between two projects and shifting focus as priorities change. - Availability during the holiday period (late December to early January) is required.