# QA Tester for IP Cameras & NVR Systems

**Company:** [Risco Group](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/g3tbUDzYvLNwZtENLMTUcs.md)
**Location:** Plovdiv, Bulgaria
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Contract
**Department:** R&D

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## Description

**QA Tester – IP Cameras & NVR Systems**

Perform quality assurance testing for IP cameras and NVR devices, including functional testing, integration testing, network and communication testing, firmware validation, and compatibility testing with cloud platforms and mobile applications. The role includes working closely with development teams, analyzing issues, documenting findings, and tracking defects through resolution.

**Responsibilities**

-   Perform functional testing of IP cameras and NVR devices.
-   Test camera settings, including image quality, resolution, camera names, date and time, recording, motion detection, and network configuration.
-   Test NVR functionality, including camera addition and removal, live view, recording, playback, event search, and channel management.
-   Test communication protocols and integrations, including ONVIF and RTSP, where supported by the product.
-   Test network and cloud connectivity, including disconnection and reconnection scenarios, router configurations, and different network conditions.
-   Perform firmware upgrades, post-upgrade validation, factory resets, and configuration-retention testing.
-   Test integration with mobile applications, management systems, and relevant user sites.
-   Perform regression testing following software fixes and before new releases.
-   Create and manage defect reports in Jira, including reproduction steps, expected and actual results, logs, screenshots, and relevant technical information.
-   Work closely with development, product, and technical support teams to analyze issues and verify fixes.
-   Prepare test documentation, test results, and release-readiness reports.

## Requirements

**Required Qualifications**

-   Previous experience in software QA, preferably with embedded systems, IP cameras, security systems, or networking products.
-   Basic understanding of networking concepts, including IP, TCP/UDP, DHCP, DNS, IP addressing, and network ports.
-   Familiarity with Windows operating systems and basic network troubleshooting tools.
-   Ability to analyze logs, investigate issues, and document findings clearly and accurately.
-   Experience writing test cases and reporting defects using Jira or a similar tool.
-   Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to reproduce issues systematically.
-   Good technical English for reading product documentation and writing defect reports.

**Advantages**

-   Experience testing IP cameras, NVR/DVR devices, or CCTV systems.
-   Familiarity with ONVIF, RTSP, and video streaming.
-   Experience with firmware testing and software upgrades.
-   Familiarity with cloud platforms, P2P connectivity, and mobile applications.
-   Experience testing recording, playback, motion detection, and event notifications.
-   Familiarity with Wireshark, command-line tools, and network diagnostics.
-   Experience with test automation or basic scripting.

**Personal Skills**

-   Hands-on approach and ability to work with physical hardware.
-   Technical curiosity and a willingness to learn.
-   Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and accountability.
-   Ability to manage multiple tasks and work with cross-functional teams.
-   Good communication skills and the ability to present findings clearly.

**Work Environment**

Hands-on testing with IP cameras, NVR devices, networking equipment, firmware versions, cloud platforms, and mobile applications, according to the company's products and QA processes.