Junior Software Test Engineer – Automation & QA

TEKsystems; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short & long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking entry-level Software Test Engineers to join Irvine, CA. This contract, onsite role is perfect for early-career testers aiming to grow in automation and troubleshooting within a collaborative team.

Candidates should have a BS in CS/Engineering and 1+ year in software testing, Linux experience, and familiarity with Agile. The role offers scope across Python, PHP, MySQL, and C++ technologies, with a strong emphasis on test execution and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (required).
• 1+ year of software testing, QA, or software engineering experience.
• Experience in Linux/Unix environments and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for new software features and enhancements.
• Create detailed test cases, test scripts, and documentation from requirements.
• Perform regression, integration, and performance testing across complex workflows.
• Build and run automated test suites with clear reporting.
• Investigate issues via log analysis and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with developers, product teams, and testers to ensure high-quality releases.

Skills

Software testing

Linux

Agile

Python

PHP

MySQL

Behave

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking entry-level Software Test Engineers to join Irvine, CA. This contract, onsite role is perfect for early-career testers aiming to grow in automation and troubleshooting within a collaborative team.

Candidates should have a BS in CS/Engineering and 1+ year in software testing, Linux experience, and familiarity with Agile. The role offers scope across Python, PHP, MySQL, and C++ technologies, with a strong emphasis on test execution and quality.