Junior QA Tester

Ace IT Careers • Columbus, OH

3d • Remote

About The Position

Ace IT Careers is seeking candidates for an entry-level Junior QA Tester opportunity for recent graduates, aspiring software testers, and individuals beginning their careers in Software Quality Assurance. No previous professional QA experience is required; academic projects, internships, basic testing knowledge, or independent software testing experience are welcomed. The role focuses on manual software testing, identifying defects, validating application functionality, and supporting software quality throughout the development lifecycle. The position is suited to candidates looking to establish a foundation in software testing and develop practical QA skills.

Requirements

• 0–1 year of professional software testing experience preferred; professional QA experience is not required.
• Basic understanding of Manual Testing, SDLC, and STLC.
• Familiarity with test cases, bug reporting, or defect tracking is helpful.
• Basic understanding of web applications and software functionality.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and learn new technologies.
• Academic projects, internships, and independent testing experience are valued.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Jira or other defect-tracking tools.
• Basic familiarity with SQL or API testing.
• Introductory knowledge of Selenium or automation testing.
• Understanding of Agile or Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual test cases for web-based software applications.
• Identify, document, and report software defects.
• Assist with functional, regression, and usability testing.
• Review application requirements and prepare basic test scenarios.
• Track defects using Jira or similar tools.
• Collaborate with developers and QA team members to resolve issues.
• Participate in Agile team discussions and testing activities.
• Document testing results and communicate findings clearly.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Training & Development
• Work From Home

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed