Junior QA Engineer

About the role

Austin Capital Bank is a fintech company with a community bank charter. The Junior QA Engineer role is located in Des Moines, Iowa, with the option to work remotely 3-4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support QA activities across multiple projects, assisting with test planning, execution, and automation efforts under the guidance of senior QA engineers.
• Create and execute test cases based on product requirements and technical documentation.
• Validate functionality across UI, API, batch processes, and databases.
• Identify, document, and track bugs. Collaborate closely with developers and product teams to prioritize and resolve issues efficiently.
• Work cross-functionally with developers, product managers, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment of quality objectives and deliverables.
• Assist in identifying potential quality risks and communicate concerns to the QA team.
• Document test results and maintain clear, organized records of testing activities.
• Support automation efforts by maintaining existing test scripts and learning to create automated tests.
• Ensure testing aligns with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Stay informed of new tools and technologies in the QA landscape.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Proactive and takes ownership of assigned tasks.
• Curious mindset with interest in software quality and testing.
• Ability to think through problems and ask the right questions.
• Desire to improve the lives of customers and stakeholders while fast-tracking career.
• Analytical thinker who can spot potential risks and come up with solutions.
• A clear communicator with a keen ability to articulate complex ideas.
• High integrity, strong character, and ability to keep confidential information.
• Dependable and reliable.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in software QA, testing, or related field.
• Basic understanding of software testing concepts (test cases, defects, test execution).
• Exposure to functional or API testing.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile environments.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and basic validation concepts.
• Strong willingness to learn and grow in automation and modern QA practices.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Collaboration and communication.
• Automation and modern QA practices.

Benefits

ACB offers an extremely generous compensation and benefit package including:

• Competitive salary.
• Modern, upscale office environment.
• Hybrid or on-site work options.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 annually.

Schedule

This is a hybrid or on-site position requiring the ability to work 3-4 days per week in either Austin, Texas or Des Moines, Iowa.