QA Engineer

Katalyst CRO; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking a QA Engineer to support testing across applications, APIs, and data/AI workflows. The role emphasizes manual and automated testing, defect tracking, and collaboration with developers to ensure high-quality releases.

Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in software testing methodologies, experience with Postman and Selenium, and a working knowledge of SQL/data validation. Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/IT is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies.
• Experience in manual and automation testing.
• Knowledge of API testing tools (e.g., Postman).
• Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Selenium).
• Basic knowledge of SQL and data validation.
• Experience with defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform test planning, test case design, and test execution.
• Conduct functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Validate applications, APIs, and data/AI workflows.
• Identify, log, and track defects using standard tools.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts where applicable.
• Ensure test coverage, quality standards, and timely delivery.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Postman

Selenium

Jira

Job description

• Perform test planning, test case design, and test execution.
• Conduct functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Validate applications, APIs, and data/AI workflows.
• Identify, log, and track defects using standard tools.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts where applicable.
• Ensure test coverage, quality standards, and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Perform test planning, test case design, and test execution.
• Conduct functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Validate applications, APIs, and data/AI workflows.
• Identify, log, and track defects using standard tools.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts where applicable.
• Ensure test coverage, quality standards, and timely delivery.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies.
• Experience in manual and automation testing.
• Knowledge of API testing tools (e.g., Postman).
• Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Selenium).
• Basic knowledge of SQL and data validation.
• Experience with defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's / Master's in Computer Science, IT, or related field.

Good to Have:

• Experience testing data pipelines / AI workflows.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins).
• Knowledge of performance testing tools.