Jr. QA Analyst Trainee (TX)

Software QA (SQA2); Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Software QA (SQA2) in Wisconsin is seeking a Jr. QA Analyst Trainee. This entry-level position invites recent graduates or current college students with a Computer Science or Engineering degree to join the team. The role involves learning to automate testing processes, participating in process management, and engaging in continuous improvement efforts. The starting salary is approximately $32,000-$36,000 per year, providing a great opportunity for those interested in software quality assurance careers.

Qualifications

• Passionate about improving the IT industry.
• Able to work from 8am – 5pm.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to automate testing processes.
• Participate in testing, analysis, and process management.
• Drive continuous improvement in test coverage.
• Create various types of tests.
• Plan, execute, and report tests.
• Lead bug triage.

Skills

Basic understanding of QA methodologies

Web technologies (HTML/CSS, REST)

Command line fluency in OS

Database management

Detail-oriented

Strong verbal/written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Computer Science or Engineering Degree

Job description

• Recent grads / current college students with:Computer Science or Engineering Degree and/or hands‑on experience in tech sectors associated with Software Quality Assurance (Previous QA experience not required; we provide full QA training on the job!)
• Current QA professionals that are tired of staying at the same level and want to advance with a progressive, career‑oriented company.

As a Jr. QA Analyst Trainee, you will:

• Learn how to automate
• Participate fully as a team member in testing, analysis, and process management
• Learn and develop QA best practices
• Drive continuous improvement in test coverage and test effectiveness
• Identify and communicate risks
• Build alliances with developers, product owners and business users
• Respond to dynamic situations while maintaining adherence to best practices
• Create black-, gray-, and white-box tests
• Be responsible for the planning, execution, scheduling, and reporting of tests
• Lead bug triage

To be considered, you must have the following QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passionate about contributing to and improving the IT industry and those around them
• Able to work from 8am – 5pm

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of QA methodologies
• Web-based services and technologies (ex. HTML/CSS, REST, Apache, Tomcat, AngularJS/nodeJS)
• Command line fluency in 1+ OS (ex. Linux, Windows, OSX)
• Fluency in managing and interacting with databases (ex. Oracle, MySQL, MSSQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, SQLite)
• Highly collaborative, and team-oriented
• Detail-oriented with strong verbal/written communication; strong organizational skills
• Able to work well with developers, QA engineers, and non-technical personnel
  • Able to interact in both technical and client-facing roles
• Professional comportment and ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic, team environment
• Understanding or experience in web-based, n-tier software testing
• Understanding or experience with Testing/debugging web and client/server applications

Starting compensation: Approximately $32,000-$36,000/year

Principals only.