QA / Test Engineer (Entry-Level) — Long Island, NY

Gain America Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Gain America, a technology staffing partner, is placing new graduates into entry-level QA/Test Engineer roles in Long Island, NY. You will own software quality from day one, learning automation with guidance and structured onboarding.

New graduates, including OPT/CPT/STEM-OPT candidates, are welcome. The program combines hands-on testing with mentorship and real production exposure in a hybrid on-site setting.

Qualifications

• Entry-level QA/Test Engineer role suitable for new graduates or students.
• Basic scripting curiosity and attention to detail.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle essential.

Responsibilities

• Write and execute test cases for web and API features.
• Log and track defects and verify fixes.
• Learn automation with Selenium or Playwright.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and release testing.

Skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

Test cases

Selenium basics

Agile

Education

CS/IT degree or coursework

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Job description

Gain America's Early Careers program places new and recent graduates into entry-level QA / Test Engineer (Entry-Level) roles with leading employers across the Long Island, NY area. Own software quality from day one, learning automation alongside experienced QA engineers. This is a launchpad: you'll gain real production experience with mentorship and structured onboarding.

We welcome new graduates and students, including candidates on OPT, CPT, or STEM-OPT work authorization.

Work model:

Hybrid / on-site · Long Island, NY

You'll work with:

manual + automated testing, test cases, Selenium basics, Agile

What you'll do

• Write and execute test cases for web and API features
• Log and track defects and verify fixes
• Learn automation with Selenium or Playwright
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and release testing

What you bring

• A degree or coursework in CS, IT, or a related field
• Attention to detail and basic scripting curiosity
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle
• Strong communication and a quality mindset

Gain America is a technology staffing partner that helps early-career talent launch with leading employers. You'll work with a dedicated recruiter who supports you from first conversation through offer.