Junior QA Tester

Ace IT Careers; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Work From Home

Job summary

Ace IT Careers is seeking a Junior QA Tester for an entry-level role designed for recent graduates and aspiring software testers. This position focuses on manual testing, identifying defects, validating application functionality, and supporting quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Candidates with basic testing knowledge or internships are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include executing test cases, reporting defects in Jira, collaborating with developers, and participating in

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of professional software testing experience preferred.
• Fresh graduates and applicants without professional QA experience are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual test cases for web-based software applications.
• Identify, document, and report software defects.
• Assist with functional, regression, and usability testing.
• Review application requirements and prepare basic test scenarios.
• Track defects using Jira or similar tools.
• Collaborate with developers and QA team members to resolve issues.
• Participate in Agile team discussions and testing activities.
• Document testing results and communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Strong analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Good verbal and written communication

Ability to learn new technologies

Collaborative teamwork

Tools

Jira

SQL

API testing

Selenium

Job description

About the OpportunityAce IT Careers is seeking candidates for a Junior QA Tester opportunity. This entry-level position is designed for recent graduates, aspiring software testers, and individuals beginning their careers in Software Quality Assurance.No previous professional QA experience is required. Candidates with academic projects, internships, basic testing knowledge, or independent software testing experience are encouraged to apply.This role focuses on manual software testing, identifying defects, validating application functionality, and supporting software quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute manual test cases for web-based software applications.
• Identify, document, and report software defects.
• Assist with functional, regression, and usability testing.
• Review application requirements and prepare basic test scenarios.
• Track defects using Jira or similar tools.
• Collaborate with developers and QA team members to resolve issues.
• Participate in Agile team discussions and testing activities.
• Document testing results and communicate findings clearly.

This opportunity is particularly suited to candidates looking to establish a foundation in software testing and develop practical QA skills.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of professional software testing experience preferred.
• Fresh graduates and applicants without professional QA experience are welcome.
• Basic understanding of Manual Testing, SDLC, and STLC.
• Familiarity with test cases, bug reporting, or defect tracking is helpful.
• Basic understanding of web applications and software functionality.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and learn new technologies.
• Academic projects, internships, and independent testing experience are valued.

Preferred but Not Required

• Exposure to Jira or other defect-tracking tools.
• Basic familiarity with SQL or API testing.
• Introductory knowledge of Selenium or automation testing.
• Understanding of Agile or Scrum methodologies.

Application & Career Preparation Information

There is no fee to apply for this position or participate in the recruitment and interview process.Candidates who may benefit from additional technical preparation can independently explore optional QA training and career-development services offered separately by Ace IT Careers.Any associated fees, services, payment terms, and refund conditions will be clearly explained before enrollment.Participation in paid training is entirely optional, is not required for employment consideration, and does not guarantee interviews, job offers, or placement.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Training & Development
• Work From Home