Junior QA Test Engineer

Job Overview

As a SaaS Software Test Engineer with expertise in automation you will ensure that our cloud-based applications meet the highest standards of quality reliability and performance. You will design and execute both manual and automated tests contribute to building robust automation frameworks and collaborate closely with developers product managers and DevOps teams to integrate testing into every stage of the development lifecycle.

Basic Qualifications:

You meet our must haves for this role if:

Test Design & Execution -

• Collaborate with developers product managers and senior QA engineers to understand product requirements and acceptance criteria
• Create maintain and execute test cases/test plans for functional regression integration API and UI testing. Familiarity with Zephyr tool or ADO a plus.
• Execute manual test cases to ensure software meets quality standards
• Identify document and track bugs using tools like JIRA Azure DevOps or similar
• Assist in regression functional and UI testing across different platforms and devices
• Participate in test planning reviews and sprint ceremonies within an Agile/Scrum environment
• Support the QA team in building and maintaining test documentation (test plans test cases bug reports)
• Design automated test scripts and frameworks to support CI/CD pipelines. Automation skills a plus.

Automation Framework Development

• Understanding of basic automation frameworks tools a plus.
• The role would require you to develop and enhance automation frameworks using tools like Functionize Selenium Playwright or similar. Learn and begin contributing to test automation under the guidance of senior engineers
• Ensure automation scripts are scalable maintainable and integrated with build systems.

Quality Metrics & Reporting

• Track test coverage defect trends and automation success rates and report to the manager.
• Report QA progress and risks to stakeholders.

Collaboration & Agile Practices

• Work closely with development product and DevOps teams to shift-left testing and identify defects early.
• Participate in sprint planning backlog refinement and daily stand-ups.

Performance & Security Testing

• Any experience with Performance testing a plus.
• Any experience with JMeter a plus
• Support security testing activities in collaboration with the security team.

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase test efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay updated on emerging QA tools frameworks and SaaS testing best practices.
• Passionate to learn how GenAI or ChatGPT can help manual work.

Preferred:

Youre exactly who were looking for if:

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering IT or equivalent practical experience.
• 13 years in software testing.
• Basic understanding of SDLC STLC and QA methodologies

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with automation tools (Functionize Selenium Cypress Playwright or similar).
• Solid understanding of SaaS architecture APIs and cloud platforms (AWS Azure).
• Familiarity with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g. JIRA Zephyr TestRail)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins GitHub Actions GitLab CI) and defect tracking systems (JIRA TestRail).
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (JMeter k6) and REST API testing (Postman RestAssured).
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Enthusiasm to learn automation scripting or programming skills (Python Java or JavaScript a plus)

Soft Skills

• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong collaboration and communication abilities within cross-functional teams.
• Proactive in learning and adapting to new technologies.

Location: Hybrid(3x/week) VA DC

Exostar - The Company:

Exostars cloud-based platforms create exclusive communities within the Aerospace and Defense Life Sciences and other highly regulated industries where members securely collaborate share information and operate compliantly. Within these communities we build trust. By analyzing community data we provide insights and intelligence enabling organizations to make better timelier decisions to mitigate risk and operate more efficiently.

• We believe in employee development: we promote internally and provide training and educational assistance
• We provide a fun engaged workplace with social and community-building events
• We offer comprehensive benefits and flexible time off plans

Exostar is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer. The company provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status disability status or genetic information. Exostar is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons in all facets of employment including recruiting hiring compensation promotion training benefits transfers and working conditions.

Required Experience:

Junior IC