Junior QA Engineer

Austin Capital Bank•Des Moines, IA

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Austin Capital Bank is a rapidly growing company operating in both Austin, Texas, and Des Moines, Iowa. This role is an onsite position based in the Des Moines, Iowa office. The bank is also a fintech company focused on innovation and building products that help people, maintaining a start-up spirit despite its rapid growth and recognition on the INC 5000 list. The Junior QA Engineer will be part of a small, high-performing team developing innovative software applications and will contribute to the quality lifecycle while building skills in modern testing practices. The primary responsibility will be supporting the quality needs of Austin Capital’s Fintech division, which operates like a software company with a community bank charter. The position requires the ability to be hybrid or on-site in Austin, Texas or Des Moines, Iowa. The company culture emphasizes taking initiative, humility, honesty, and intelligence, with a focus on teamwork and shared victories.

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.
Clear communicator with a keen ability to articulate complex ideas.
High integrity, strong character, and ability to keep confidential information.
Dependable and reliable.
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.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to test automation frameworks or scripting languages (JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python)
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Bitbucket Pipelines, etc.).
Basic understanding of API testing tools (Postman, Playwright API, etc.)
Exposure to database validation (basic SQL queries)
Interest or experience using AI-assisted tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Cursor, etc.) to support learning, debugging, or test creation.
Exposure to mobile testing or regulated environments (fintech, banking).

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.