Quality Analyst Engineer Apprentice

Liberty University; United States; Remote; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Liberty University is seeking a QA Engineer Apprentice to support manual testing and defect reporting while gaining independence. The role offers remote, full-time work with a pay range of $12.77 to $19.23 per hour.

You will assist with testing tasks, documentation, and collaboration with QA Engineers and team members to learn best practices. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in CS or a related field, with a willingness to learn automation fundamentals and an eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of software testing principles.
• Willingness to learn automation fundamentals.
• Good attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assists QA Engineers with testing.
• Performs manual testing under guidance and reports defects clearly.
• Learns to manage small workloads and escalate issues proactively.
• Keeps test cases and defect reports organized under supervision.
• Communicates test results and issues clearly.
• Seeks clarification when uncertain and learns best practices.

Skills

Basic testing principles

Automation fundamentals

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

The Apprentice assists in providing a high level of technical support for their assigned business unit. This includes understanding and documenting the business processes, reporting and analysis of data, working on projects, improving business processes using available tools, and more.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The QA Engineer Apprentice is an entry-level role that assists with manual testing, defect reporting, and test documentation while gradually gaining independence. This position prepares individuals to manage basic testing responsibilities independently and supports QA Engineers.

• Completes assigned tasks on time with supervision.
• Learns to manage small workloads and escalates issues proactively.
• Assists Quality Analyst Engineer I and Quality Analyst Engineer II with testing.
• Performs manual testing accurately under guidance.
• Reports defects clearly, pays attention to details, and follows test documentation standards.
• Collaborates with Quality Analyst Engineers and team members to learn best practices.
• Supports team tasks and actively participates in meetings and trainings.
• Develops the ability to recognize basic testing priorities and risks.
• Seeks clarification when uncertain about tasks or findings.
• Consistently meets testing deadlines and delivers high-quality test results with minimal disruption to the development cycle.
• Takes initiative in identifying potential issues early and communicates them proactively to the appropriate team members.
• Communicates test results and issues clearly.
• Asks questions and listens attentively to feedback.
• Applies basic problem-solving to assigned testing tasks.
• Open to experimenting with simple automation tools.
• Demonstrates initiative to learn and improve.
• Follows direction effectively.
• Keeps test cases and defect reports organized under supervision.
• Begins to learn how to prioritize daily work.
• Positive, curious, and willing to accept feedback.
• Patient and persistent when facing challenges.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

• Working on a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of software testing principles.
• Willingness to learn automation fundamentals.
• Good attention to detail and problem-solving mindset

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing English to support professional correspondence and collaboration.
• Strong interpersonal and public communication skills to represent Liberty University in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational skills.

Problem Solving

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to assess situations, evaluate information, and solve both routine and complex problems using sound judgment.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to perform desk-based work, including computer use and data entry.
• Ability to communicate effectively in meetings and collaborative settings, with or without reasonable accommodation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

Remote

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

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Time Type

Full time

Location

Remote Location

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

$12.77 - $19.23

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.