Junior Software Tester

Responsibilities  

- Craft clear, reusable test cases covering functional, regression, and smoke scopes.  

- Execute manual test scripts in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge, file precise bug reports in Jira.  

- Re-test fixed issues, update documentation, and close defects through the full SDLC.  

- Assist in building basic Selenium WebDriver suites - start small, scale fast.  

- Maintain test environments, datasets, and API stubs; automate routine checks where feasible.  

- Collaborate daily with developers, product owners, and UX to refine acceptance criteria.  

- Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives; champion quality metrics.  

- Stay alert… adapt quickly when priorities pivot (they will).  

- Ask questions, propose improvements, grow into a quality advocate.

What You’ll Bring  

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related STEM discipline.  

- Coursework or internship in software testing or quality assurance.  

- Familiarity with SDLC models, Agile/Scrum ceremonies, and defect life cycle.  

- Hands-on practice with at least one test-management tool (testRail, Zephyr, or similar).  

- Working knowledge of Selenium IDE or Cypress Recorder; desire to learn full WebDriver stacks.  

- Foundational scripting ability in JavaScript, Python, or Java - enough to tweak an existing test.  

- Analytical mindset, crisp written English, and the confidence to speak up when something looks off.  

- Eligible to work in the United States; able to operate effectively in a remote environment.

Tools & Tech You’ll Use  

- Jira and Confluence for tracking and documentation.  

- Git for version control; GitHub Actions for CI smoke runs.  

- Postman for RESTful API validation. 

- BrowserStack for cross-browser coverage.  

- Slack and Zoom for real-time collaboration - distance won’t slow us down.