Quality Assurance Engineer; Manual

Onsite Monday through Friday in Tampa, FL office
Compensation: $80,
Benefits, pto, 401k match
stock options after 1 year
Position Summary

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Manual QA Engineer to ensure the quality, accuracy, and reliability of software applications and data workflows. This role focuses on manual testing, data validation, pipeline review, and defect documentation, while helping build the foundation for future automation efforts.

Manual QA

• Execute manual test cases across web apps, APIs, and internal systems
• Validate functionality, usability, and performance
• Identify, document, and track defects with clear reproduction steps
• Perform regression testing before releases
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to resolve issues

Data Validation & Pipeline Review

• Validate data accuracy across systems and databases
• Review pipeline items to ensure correct processing and data integrity
• Reconcile bookings, transactions, and reports to identify discrepancies
• Document and elevate inconsistencies

Documentation & Process Improvement

• Create and maintain test plans, cases, and QA documentation
• Develop structured validation procedures and checklists
• Contribute to QA process improvements and future automation planning

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of manual QA or software testing experience
• Strong data validation and pipeline review experience
• Basic SQL knowledge preferred
• Experience with SaaS or data‑driven platforms preferred
• Proficiency with QA tracking tools (e.g., Jira)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• API testing experience (e.g., Postman)
• Understanding of data pipelines and system integrations
• Exposure to automation tools (Selenium, Cypress)
• Experience in high‑growth SaaS environments

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.