Associate QA Engineer
| Company | AssetMark |
|---|---|
| Location | Concord, CA, USA, Charlotte, NC, USA |
| Salary | $70000 – $85000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 0-2 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance
- Basic understanding of software development lifecycle
- Familiarity with web applications and basic testing concepts
- Willingness to learn test automation tools and frameworks
- Basic knowledge of databases and SQL (preferred)
- Understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript basics)
- Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn
- Ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment
- Curiosity about technology and quality practices
Responsibilities
- Execute manual test cases accurately and document defects with clear reproduction steps
- Perform manual regression testing across multiple features and environments
- Identify basic functional defects and communicate findings effectively
- Document test results clearly and provide accurate test status updates
- Use test management tools effectively to track testing progress
- Learn automation frameworks and tools under guidance from senior team members
- Understand basic testing principles and methodologies
- Participate in test case reviews and contribute to testing discussions
- Develop understanding of system architecture and testing approaches
- Seek and respond well to feedback from team members and mentors
- Participate actively in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, standups, retrospectives)
- Communicate clearly with team members and ask appropriate testing questions
- Collaborate with developers on defect resolution and testing approaches
- Document test issues for team visibility and follow established QA processes
- Attend sprint planning and design sessions to understand feature requirements
- Follow established QA processes and testing standards consistently
- Complete assigned test tasks on schedule and manage personal workload
- Identify opportunities for test improvements and share insights with the team
- Learn testability concepts and identify basic testing scenarios early in development
- Demonstrate curiosity about testing methodologies and quality practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Fresh graduates with strong technical foundation are welcome
- Basic knowledge of databases and SQL (preferred)