Entry-Level Quality Engineer: QA & Automation

RXinsider LTD.; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient is seeking an entry-level Software Quality Engineer to partner with Agile teams to test, validate, and improve applications across the SDLC. You will gain hands-on experience with manual and automated testing, test automation frameworks, and defect management in a fast-paced technology environment.

You’ll develop skills in automated UI and functional testing using Playwright/Selenium, SQL validation, and CI/CD concepts.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Basic understanding of software testing concepts and software development lifecycle methodologies required.
• Basic programming knowledge in Python, C#, Java, or a similar programming language required.
• Interest in software quality engineering, test automation, and automated testing frameworks required.
• Willingness to learn new technologies, tools, testing methodologies, and quality engineering practices required.
• Familiarity with Playwright, Selenium, or similar test automation tools preferred.
• Familiarity with SQL and relational database concepts preferred.
• Familiarity with Git or other source control systems preferred.
• Understanding of web applications, APIs, HTTP concepts, or browser developer tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria to identify testing objectives and quality risks.
• Create and maintain test cases, test data, and test scenarios that validate business and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain automated UI and functional tests using approved testing frameworks and tools.
• Execute manual and automated test suites and analyze results to identify defects and quality concerns.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and exploratory testing activities.
• Validate application data and test outcomes through SQL queries and database analysis.
• Document, prioritize, track, and verify software defects throughout the defect lifecycle.
• Collaborate with software engineers, product owners, and quality engineers to investigate and resolve issues.
• Support improvements to test coverage, test environments, automation reliability, and overall quality processes.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and team planning activities.
• Contribute to test documentation, quality metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the development and maintenance of reusable test automation frameworks, utilities, and testing assets.
• Learn and apply source control, build, deployment, and modern software delivery practices.
• Complete assigned training and follow established standards, procedures, and development practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Git

Job description

Vizient is seeking an entry-level Software Quality Engineer to partner with Agile teams to test, validate, and improve applications across the SDLC. You will gain hands-on experience with manual and automated testing, test automation frameworks, and defect management in a fast-paced technology environment.

You’ll develop skills in automated UI and functional testing using Playwright/Selenium, SQL validation, and CI/CD concepts.