Junior Application Tester
You join a multidisciplinary product squad that ships weekly. One sprint you might validate a healthcare API; the next, explore a new e-commerce checkout flow. Variety keeps you sharp—and surprises follow.
What You’ll Do
- Analyze functional requirements and craft concise, traceable test cases.
- Execute manual smoke, regression, and exploratory tests across browsers and devices.
- Pinpoint defects, capture reproducible steps, and log issues in Jira with crystal-clear evidence.
- Verify hotfixes, maintain test logs, and sign off on release candidates.
- Assist in building and maintaining lightweight Cypress or Playwright scripts for critical paths.
- Pair with developers during bug triage and advocate for quality throughout the SDLC.
- Contribute to user acceptance testing and gather feedback from non-technical stakeholders.
- Continuously refine processes—because “good enough” rarely is.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
- Coursework or internship experience in software testing, SDLC, or quality metrics.
- Working knowledge of HTTP, JSON, and relational database basics (SELECT, JOIN).
- Familiarity with Git workflows and CI pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
- Strong analytical mindset, polished written communication, and collaborative spirit.
- Adaptability—comfortable switching between industries such as fintech, retail, or media.
- Desire to learn automation frameworks and obtain ISTQB Foundation certification.
Tools & Tech
- Test & Defect: Jira, Zephyr, Xray.
- API & Data: Postman, MySQL, MongoDB.
- Browsers & Devices: Chrome DevTools, BrowserStack, iOS/Android emulators.
- Automation Foundations: Cypress, Playwright, JavaScript, TypeScript.
Why You’ll Thrive
- Fully remote-friendly culture with flexible core hours to match U.S. time zones.
- Mentorship from senior QA specialists who remember being in your shoes.
- Rotating project domains—finance today, gaming tomorrow—fuel continuous growth.
- A voice that matters; quality champions influence architecture and timelines.