Junior QA Engineer

Tabbed • New York, NY

5d • $60,000 - $80,000 • Remote

About The Position

Tabbed is hiring its first dedicated QA team member to establish its quality practice. The role begins with hands-on manual testing of a React Native mobile app on iOS and Android, then develops automation foundations, including UI/UX regression tests and TypeScript/Node.js test fixtures that simulate point-of-sale terminals. The QA Engineer will help shape testing methods, tools, processes, and quality measures while working closely with engineering and product teams.

Requirements

• Hands-on TypeScript/JavaScript and Node.js programming experience, including writing scripts and small services, working with asynchronous code, using npm, and debugging with logs; coursework, internships, bootcamps, and personal projects count.
• Working familiarity with React and React Native, including components, props, state, hooks, and UI rendering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and core QA concepts, including test plans, test cases, regression and smoke testing, and the bug lifecycle.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Self-motivation and comfort working with ambiguity and figuring out how to proceed without an established playbook.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including confidence raising quality concerns with engineering and product stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with React Native tooling such as Expo, Metro, or React Native debugging tools.
• Experience with mobile UI automation frameworks such as Detox, Maestro, or Appium (WebdriverIO).
• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript testing tools such as Jest, Vitest, or React Native Testing Library.
• Experience testing mobile apps on iOS and Android devices, simulators, and emulators, including Xcode Simulator and Android Studio.
• Experience with Node.js servers or frameworks such as Express or Fastify, and building or consuming REST APIs, WebSockets, or mock servers.
• Experience with Git and basic version-control workflows.
• Familiarity with bug-tracking and test-management tools such as Jira and TestRail.
• Familiarity with API tools such as Postman.
• Interest in or exposure to payments, POS systems, or hardware integrations.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Bitrise, or EAS.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute formal end-to-end manual test plans on iOS and Android for new features, bug fixes, and release candidates.
• Write reusable test cases from product requirements, designs, and user stories, and maintain a living test library.
• Identify, document, and track defects with precise reproduction steps, noting platform-specific or shared issues, and work with developers to verify fixes.
• Use Node.js and TypeScript tooling to debug issues, inspect logs and API traffic, and help identify root causes.
• Perform exploratory testing for edge cases, device and OS-version differences, and usability issues.
• Establish QA processes, including bug-reporting standards, release checklists, and test documentation.
• Begin building automated UI/UX regression tests for the React Native app.
• Develop TypeScript and Node.js test fixtures and mock services that simulate POS terminal behavior and reduce reliance on physical hardware.
• Evaluate and recommend testing tools and frameworks, and help bring automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline over time.
• Partner with engineers and product managers during project planning, standups, and release-readiness reviews.

Benefits

• Direct access to the engineering team for technical support and context on the codebase, architecture, and POS integrations.
• High visibility and real ownership, with work directly shaping how the company ships.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, with four Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plans, including an HSA-eligible option, and dental and vision coverage through Guardian.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Location-agnostic schedule; work from anywhere in the U.S.A.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level