Role & seniority: Entry-level Quality Assurance Engineer; Part-time

Stack/tools: Manual and automated test case execution; defect tracking; test data preparation; test environment setup; familiarity with QA tools, frameworks, and best practices

Top 3 responsibilities

Plan and execute manual and automated test cases; review requirements to understand expected behavior
Identify, document, and track defects; collaborate with developers to reproduce issues and verify fixes
Perform functional and regression testing; maintain test documentation and support process improvements

Must-have skills

Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, Engineering, or related field
Basic understanding of software development and testing principles; familiarity with SDLC and QA processes
Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking; ability to identify issues and reason about system behavior
Basic test design and defect tracking knowledge; clear communication and teamwork
Willingness to learn testing tools, automation frameworks, and methodologies

Nice-to-haves

Academic projects, internships, or training in software testing
Location & work type: Location not specified; Part-time employment; Non-profit industry context for organizations

Full Description

Entry-Level Quality Assurance Engineer – Role Description & Qualifications Role Overview The Entry-Level Quality Assurance Engineer supports the delivery of reliable and high-quality software by assisting with testing, validation, and quality control activities. This role focuses on identifying defects, verifying functionality, and ensuring that applications meet defined requirements and quality standards. It is well suited for early-career professionals who are eager to build hands-on experience in software quality assurance within a collaborative engineering environment. Key Responsibilities

Assist in planning and executing manual and automated test cases.
Review software requirements and specifications to understand expected behavior.
Identify, document, and track defects using issue management tools.
Perform functional, regression, and basic performance testing.
Support test data preparation and test environment setup.
Collaborate with developers to reproduce issues and verify fixes.
Participate in quality reviews and testing status meetings.
Maintain clear and accurate test documentation and reports.
Support continuous improvement of testing processes and standards.
Learn and apply quality assurance tools, frameworks, and best practices.
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Basic understanding of software development and testing principles.
Familiarity with software development lifecycle and quality assurance processes.
Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking skills.
Ability to identify issues and think critically about system behavior.
Basic knowledge of test case design and defect tracking is an advantage.
Willingness to learn testing tools, automation frameworks, and methodologies.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
Clear communication skills for documenting and explaining issues.
Academic projects, internships, or training in software testing are a plus.
Summary
The Entry-Level Quality Assurance Engineer plays an important role in ensuring software reliability and user satisfaction by supporting testing and quality activities. This position provides a strong foundation for building a career in quality assurance, offering exposure to real-world projects, structured learning, and professional growth within the software engineering lifecycle.