Junior Quality Assurance Engineer - Manual Testing

Position Overview

Alianza is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team and ensure the delivery of a high-quality web application through comprehensive front-end manual testing. The ideal candidate will have a passion for finding bugs, improving user experience, and maintaining the highest standards of web application quality with a focus on user interface and user experience testing.

Key Responsibilities

Test Planning and Strategy

•    Assist in developing test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on product requirements and specifications

•    Work closely with senior QA team members to understand feature requirements and acceptance criteria

•    Learn to design test scenarios that cover functional, usability, and basic edge case testing

•    Support testing prioritization efforts based on guidance from senior team members and business impact

Manual Testing Execution

•    Execute manual test cases focused on web application front-end functionality and user interfaces with supervision

•    Perform basic UI/UX testing including layout validation and visual testing

•    Test user workflows, form validations, navigation flows, and interactive elements with supervision

Defect Management

•    Learn to identify, document, and track software defects using bug tracking systems

•    Write clear, detailed bug reports with steps to reproduce, expected vs. actual results, and supporting evidence with guidance from senior team members

•    Work with development teams to reproduce issues and verify fixes under supervision

Documentation and Reporting

•    Help maintain test documentation including test cases, test results, and basic testing metrics

•    Learn to create and update testing procedures and guidelines

•    Assist in generating test reports and communicate testing status to team members

•    Support documentation of testing processes and contribute to quality assurance knowledge base

Quality Process Improvement

•    Participate in requirements reviews, design reviews, and sprint planning meetings as a learning opportunity

•    Provide feedback on product usability from an end-user perspective under mentorship

•    Learn about QA processes and methodologies while contributing ideas for improvement

•    Stay current with industry best practices through training and guidance from senior team members

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

•    0-1 years of experience in manual testing with focus on web application front-end testing, or recent graduate with relevant coursework

•    Willingness to learn cross-browser testing and browser-specific issues

•    Eagerness to learn browser developer tools for debugging and investigation

•    Basic experience or strong interest in testing web application user interfaces, forms, and interactive elements

•    Understanding of fundamental testing concepts and methodologies

•    Willingness to learn bug tracking tools

Soft Skills

•    Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with eagerness to learn

•    Excellent attention to detail and natural curiosity about how software works

•    Good written and verbal communication skills

•    Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and learn from experienced colleagues

•    Basic time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks

•    Customer-focused mindset and interest in user experience

•    Adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges

Bonus Qualifications

•    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience

•    Exposure to testing concepts through coursework, internships, or personal projects

•    Basic familiarity with test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr, qTest)

•    Some exposure to front-end frameworks and libraries (React, Angular, Vue.js) through coursework or personal projects

•    Basic understanding of HTML structure and CSS for effective test case creation

•    Interest in learning browser automation tools

•    Awareness of web performance concepts and tools (Lighthouse, PageSpeed Insights)

•    Basic understanding of accessibility principles

•    Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies through coursework or previous internships

Work Environment

•    Collaborative team environment with cross-functional interaction

•    Fast-paced, dynamic workplace with evolving priorities

•    Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement

•    Remote work flexibility with occasional in-office collaboration

What We Offer

•    Competitive salary and benefits package

•    Professional development opportunities and training

•    Modern tools and technology stack

•    Flexible work arrangements

•    Health, dental, and vision insurance

•    Retirement savings plan with company matching

•    Paid time off