Entry-Level QA Specialist

New York 29 days agoFull-time External
Negotiable
Entry-Level QA Specialist At Scandiweb, we believe in providing a clear career path for every individual who joins us, starting from entry-level positions to potential executive roles. We celebrate the success stories of our team members who began their careers as Junior QA Specialists and have grown into key leadership positions. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company with a diverse team from over 30 countries, including a strong female developer representation. All applicants, regardless of their background, are welcome to take our technical test, which focuses on assessing attention to detail, common sense, and problem-solving abilities. The test prepares you for practical QA work with supportive educational materials to guide you. Successful candidates who complete our entry-level test and their Practical Trial Day will be invited for an interview. We believe that determination, enthusiasm, and a growth mindset are essential qualities that can lead to professional development, regardless of previous experience. Responsibilities of an Entry-Level QA Specialist: Your journey at Scandiweb will begin with a comprehensive onboarding process to familiarize you with our systems and workflows, supported by our HR team. After onboarding, you will undertake the Starter Training Course to equip you with the fundamental knowledge needed for commercial projects. Once in your role, your responsibilities will include: • Reviewing your task pipeline and ensuring clarity during Daily Standup meetings. • Engaging actively in Daily Standups to stay updated on project directions and task completions. • Understanding tasks' functional and business scopes to maintain project quality. • Creating comprehensive test cases to assist developers in ensuring feature functionality. • Identifying and reporting issues according to company quality standards. • Conducting manual testing utilizing tools like Browserstack, DevTools, TestLodge, and others. • Performing various manual testing types: cross-browser, smoke tests, regression testing, and more. • Upholding our quality standards to guarantee optimum project outcomes. • Providing daily updates on your progress through task comments and logs. • Collaborating with colleagues including developers, project managers, and clients. • Enhancing your skills through relevant company-organized certification processes. We aim to cultivate well-rounded professionals, offering avenues for growth beyond your initial role. As you progress, you will have opportunities to advance into various positions such as Senior Manual QA, Junior Project Manager, QA Lead, or even take on strategic roles like Delivery Manager and Partner. How to Advance Your Career as an Entry-Level QA Specialist: • Deepen your understanding of essential libraries and frameworks for successful project delivery. • Set and achieve goals around your success KPIs which we will help define. • Proactively engage with your tasks and seek clarification from senior colleagues as necessary. • Integrate performance optimization tools into your learning and outputs. • Participate in continuous learning opportunities and obtain relevant certifications. • Engage in company events to build connections and foster teamwork. Compensation Package: We offer a competitive starting salary, bi-annual salary reviews, health insurance, sports bonuses, and opportunities for professional development, including training and certification. Join a diverse team of experts and utilize the best tools for collaboration and quality assurance. Next Steps: • Apply by filling out the application form. • Complete the test task to move forward in the process. Join us and become part of a supportive environment that empowers you to excel in your career. At Scandiweb, your journey matters.