Junior Qa Engineer

We are looking for a full-time, remote QA Engineer with 6 months to 2 years of work experience, preferably quality assurance related, to join the software engineering team of our U.S. client. The right candidate must have a passion for delivering seriously cool technology on time, utilizing industry best practices, and working in a fast-paced environment.Our client is on a mission to make people more productive by providing cloud-based document management and file sharing solutions that automate routine, repetitive tasks. They are a subsidiary of a publicly traded company that trades on the London Stock Exchange. With hundreds of thousands of users already onboard today, our client is in growth mode, developing new products to serve the U.S., the United Kingdom, and the Australian and New Zealand markets.ResponsibilitiesWork with the Scrum Team to understand new featuresTranslate user stories into detailed working test cases to ensure that the test scope is adequateAnalyze test results to ensure correct functionality and interact with the team for the resolution of defectsEnsure complete testing-related documentation (e.g., JIRA and Confluence pages)Participate in software releasesWork on all team tasks independently with minimal need for oversight, as well as display a willingness to ask questions when needed to remain efficientExercise a bias towards action but understand when to pause and reflectTake pride and interest in your workRequired ExperienceExcellent English communication and collaboration skills6 months to 2 years of work experienceBachelor's degree from a four-year college or university OR relevant work experience instead of a degreeWorking knowledge of Agile development practicesProficient in learning technology quicklyHigh attention to detailProficient in Microsoft Office-type tools (e.g., Excel and Word)Ability to logically break down various testing paths to cover all possible scenariosPreferred Experience (Not required)General quality assurance experienceJavaScript development experiencePerformance testing experienceSelenium, Postman, or Nightwatch experienceAWS knowledge and experienceAzure VM experienceWorking knowledge of SQLAdditional InformationKnow that your ideas are heard and matter think bigOwn your job and be recognized for your contributionsWork with smart, creative peopleMaking mistakes is human. Lets learn from them and be transparentBe recognized as an individual no presumptions or judgment. Be the extraordinary you15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 1 floating day, 3 sick days, and designated national holidaysStart: ASAPAbout VelozientWe are a privately held, nearshore software development company providing outsourced development resources to North American companies. Our mission is to offer development talent who enjoy taking on challenging work, want to grow their skills and experiences building software, and excel in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment. We are committed to delivering world-class remote resources that enable our valued client team members to work effectively. If this type of opportunity excites you, then consider joining our team