Quality Assurance Engineer; Manual

Position Summary

Onsite Monday through Friday in Tampa, FL. Compensation: $80,. Benefits, PTO, 401k match, stock options after 1 year.

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.

• 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

• 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 escalate inconsistencies

• 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

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

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