Junior QA Engineer

TransPerfect•Myrtle Beach, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

TransPerfect is building a massive internal platform, a low-code application builder that powers how the entire company operates. This role is not just about logging bugs; it's an opportunity to shape quality standards and help build testing infrastructure from the ground up. The team operates like a startup within a global company, moving fast and requiring individuals excited to ensure the platform works reliably and at scale. The position involves contributing to QA processes, documentation, and participating in sprint planning and reviews.

Requirements

Understanding of the software developer lifecycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies.
Experience writing test cases, test plans, and bug reports.
Familiarity with functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing.
Comfort working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Experience with bug tracking tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar.
Basic understanding of browser developer tools for frontend debugging.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Computer Science, IT, or related field preferred).
0–2 years of QA or software testing experience (internship or project work counts).
Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
Clear written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Automation experience is a plus.
Familiarity with API testing concepts (Postman or similar is a plus).
Exposure to test automation frameworks: Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or similar.
Basic scripting ability in JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python.
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and how automated tests fit in.
QA engineers who care about UX, not just pass/fail.
Ability to notice when something works technically but feels broken to a user.
Ability to think about edge cases that live in the gap between spec and reality.
Ability to communicate UX observations clearly to engineers and PMs.

Responsibilities

Write, execute, and maintain manual and automated test cases for a drag-and-drop application builder.
Identify, document, and track bugs with clear, reproducible steps.
Collaborate closely with frontend engineers to catch issues early in the development cycle.
Help build out regression test suites as features evolve.
Contribute to QA processes and documentation that grow with the team.
Participate in sprint planning and review to understand what's being shipped and what needs coverage.