Role & seniority: QA Engineer, mid-to-senior level (3+ years), Startup/SaaS environment; direct hire

Stack/tools: Web/mobile automation (Selenium, Appium, Cypress, Playwright or similar); manual testing; JIRA; Git; familiarity with CI/CD; API testing tools; performance/load testing tools (preferred)

Top 3 responsibilities

Design and execute comprehensive test plans; blend exploratory/manual testing with automation
Develop, maintain, and expand automated test suites for web and mobile apps; leverage AI-assisted testing as it evolves
Collaborate with product and engineering to reproduce issues, track defects in JIRA, and improve QA processes

Must-have skills

3+ years QA engineering experience in SaaS/tech; strong testing fundamentals; creative bug-finding
On-site work 5x/week; W2 without sponsorship; startup background
Hands-on automation for web/mobile; ability to read code and understand architecture
Self-starter, multi-project management; curiosity for AI tools in testing

Nice-to-haves

BA/BS in CS/Engineering; JS/TypeScript for test automation
Experience with API testing, CI/CD integration, performance/load testing
Exposure to AI-powered testing tools or ML concepts
Location & work type: Charlotte, NC; on-site 5 days/week; direct hire with startup-focused, growth-oriented environment

Full Description

Insight Global is seeking QA Engineer to support a Startup Company! This opportunity is based out of Charlotte, NC, and will be on site 5x a week. Additionally, this opportunity offers quick interviews, competitive rates and there is lots of stability and room for growth, as this is a direct hire opportunity with a reputable company.

Let me know if this is something you would be interested in hearing more about and I would be happy to tell you more about the position!

Must Haves

Ability to work on site 5x a week
Ability to work on a W2 basis without sponsorship
Experience working for a Startup Company
3+ years of QA engineering experience, preferably in a SaaS or technology company
Strong testing fundamentals – deep understanding of test methodologies, test case design, boundary testing, regression testing, and quality assurance principles
Creative bug-finding skills – demonstrated ability to think outside the box, anticipate user behavior, and discover non-obvious issues
Hands-on automation experience with web and mobile applications (experience with tools like Selenium, Appium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar)
Manual testing expertise – comfort with exploratory testing and knowing when manual testing is the right approach
Technical aptitude – ability to read code, understand technical architecture, and work effectively with development teams
Self-starter mindset – proactive, autonomous, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Curiosity about AI tools – eagerness to explore and adopt AI-assisted testing frameworks as they emerge
Proficiency with JIRA for bug tracking and test case management

Preferred Skills

BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript for test automation
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into development workflows
Familiarity with performance and load testing tools and methodologies
Experience with API testing and backend validation
Exposure to AI-powered testing tools or machine learning concepts in QA

Internal Notes

Looking for candidates from smaller companies / startups in the SaaS/Internet space, NOT large corporations (e.g., BOA, Ally).
These candidates need to have EXCELLENT communication skills - strategic thinkers, sharp
This is a sports technology company that works with NBA, NHL, SEC, etc. – would love to see candidates who have a passion for sports
Candidates can range from 2 years of experience all the way to senior candidates with 20+ years

Quality Assurance Engineer