Graduate QA Tester

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Training and career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking meticulous Graduate QA Testers to join a remote software development team in New Zealand. Ideal for recent grads, the role focuses on identifying bugs, designing test cases, and ensuring software reliability in a collaborative, remote-first environment.

You will work with developers and product managers to test features, document issues, and contribute to high-quality software solutions while developing testing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required.
• Fundamental understanding of software testing principles.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and databases.
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute test cases and identify defects.
• Document bugs with clear reproduction steps.
• Assist in designing test plans and cases.
• Perform regression testing to verify fixes.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers.
• Contribute to testing process improvements.

Skills

Testing principles

SQL basics

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Jira

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking meticulous and technically inclined Graduate QA Testers to join their remote software development team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates to enter the quality assurance field, ensuring the reliability and performance of software applications. You will work closely with developers and product managers to identify bugs, design test cases, and contribute to the overall quality of the product. This is an excellent chance to develop critical testing skills in a collaborative, remote-first environment, making a direct impact on the quality of cutting-edge software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute test cases and test scenarios to identify software defects.
• Document bugs and issues clearly and comprehensively, providing detailed reproduction steps.
• Assist in the design and development of test plans and test cases.
• Perform regression testing to ensure bug fixes do not introduce new issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand product features and testing requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Fundamental understanding of software testing principles and methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and database concepts.
• Experience with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for effective reporting in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive training in software testing techniques and tools.
• Exposure to modern software development and QA practices.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Supportive team culture focused on learning and collaboration.
• Contribute to the development of high-quality software products.