Software Quality Analyst (Manual) - Web | Garmin Connect Team

About this role

At Garmin we create products that are designed for indoor and outdoor activities. We do this to enable our customers to make the most of their time spent pursuing their passions. We are a global company with offices in the US, Europe and Asia. In these centers, we carry out various stages of product development, from initial concepts to mass production of ready-to-sell units. We embrace a vertically integrated business model with strategic design, manufacturing, distribution, sales and support centers around the world to maximize our value to customers. We are looking forward to meet a Software Quality Analyst with web testing experience (API and Front End) who is willing to contribute to an end-to-end product development environment. Garmin is a great place to work if you love developing products that make a difference and are passionate about technology. Garmin Connect is our best known , Fitness and Outdoor power-house companion app catering tens of millions active users and supporting an ever-growing number of compatible Garmin devices (around 150 at this point). The feature set is very rich and targets our complex user base with running, cycling, wellness, diving, pregnancy tracking, etc. We believe that collaboration leads to the best ideas, and we rely heavily on team interaction. As a role based in Cluj-Napoca, this position will require 5 days in the office each week. Responsibilities: · Conduct detailed requirements analysis to ensure a clear understanding of project specifications. · Design, maintain, and execute comprehensive test scenarios and test cases. · Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, and smoke testing. · Develop and execute effective test strategies to ensure product stability, quality, and performance. · Collaborate closely with the development team, providing continuous feedback throughout the development lifecycle. · Identify, log, track, and report defects using Jira. · Contribute to delivering high-quality products by actively supporting all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Requirements · Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, techniques, practices, and tools. · Minimum 2-3 years of experience testing web applications (API and UI). · Proven experience in testing various types of web services (e.g., REST APIs). · Hands-on experience with testing tools such as Insomnia, JMeter, or similar. · Strong understanding of backend and frontend testing, including API testing, browser debugging, and use of developer tools (console). · Experience working with databases and proficiency in SQL syntax. · Familiarity with requirements analysis, user experience considerations, and test case design. · Experience with defect management and task tracking tools (e.g., Jira or similar). · Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and QA lifecycle. · Advanced level of English proficiency. · Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, prioritize workload, and maintain strong attention to detail. · Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills. Would be a plus: · Experience working with AI tools · ISTQB Foundation certification or equivalent. · Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. · Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Benefits Benefits to enhance your experience: · 24 days off each year plus extra vacation days based on years at Garmin and compensation for legal holidays. · Health package subscription and yearly budget for glasses. · Monthly budget for sports and wellbeing activities. · Local and global career development programs (training, mentorship, technical and leadership development, and more). · Access to e-learning platforms and support for technical conferences attendance. · Loyalty bonus within the company, plus other special bonuses (for holidays and personal life events). · Meal tickets. Yours exclusively when part of our team: · Significant discount for Garmin products. · Employee stock purchase plan. · Contribution to the retirement plan (Pillar 3). · Garmin products can be borrowed for testing purposes · A comprehensive event series championing wellbeing, sports, and community tailored to foster holistic health (featuring sports events, classes, hackathons, parties, and more). · Other benefits which we invite you to discover along with the recruitment process. Garmin Cluj is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability.