Junior QA Engineer

Junior QA Engineer

Charlotte, NC (Hybrid: 3 days onsite)

Full Time (40 hours per week)

$62,000+ per year

Start Date: February 2026

Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join our client’s Banking, Invest, Lending, and Digital (BILD) Tech team as a Junior QA Engineer in Charlotte, NC. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates from universities or bootcamps, veterans, or individuals with up to one year of professional IT experience who are passionate about technology and eager to launch their careers in quality assurance. As a Junior QA Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and integrity of backend services, APIs, and integrations for a Fortune 500 banking client. You will work closely with development and product teams, contribute to both manual and automated testing efforts, and help drive continuous improvement in QA processes and automation frameworks.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Execute manual testing for backend services, APIs, and integrations
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for backend systems using tools such as JavaScript, NodeJS, or similar languages
• Validate data integrity and system functionality across multiple environments
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to identify, document, and resolve defects
• Participate in test planning, test case design, and regression testing
• Assist in setting up and maintaining test environments
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and automation frameworks
• Apply software testing principles and QA methodologies
• Utilize or learn automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Pytest, JUnit)
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a team

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree or bootcamp in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Scripting experience using JavaScript, Java, NodeJS, or similar technologies
• Basic understanding of software testing principles and QA methodologies
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, databases (SQL), and backend systems
• Exposure to automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Pytest, JUnit) or willingness to learn
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) preferred
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git) preferred
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum development processes preferred

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Opportunity to launch your career with a Fortune 500 banking client
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Hands-on experience with modern QA tools and methodologies
• Professional growth and learning opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits