QA Engineer

Sourgum • Jersey City, NJ

135d

About The Position

Sourgum is transforming the $100B+ waste and recycling industry through cutting-edge technology that makes waste removal simpler, smarter, and more cost-effective. Our innovative haulsourcing platform powers high-quality waste and recycling services for businesses at significantly lower costs—saving our customers an average of 20%. Leveraging proprietary datasets, an advanced operating system, and a carefully curated network of 5,000+ trusted vendors, we help companies of all shapes and sizes streamline their operations while advancing sustainability efforts. We’re a fast-growing, venture-backed company (just closed our Series A!) on a mission to modernize an outdated industry — and we’re just getting started. Our investors include Spark Capital, Founder Collective, Suffolk Technologies, 186 Ventures, and River Park Ventures, the same funds that backed category-defining companies like Slack, Anthropic, Uber, Venmo, and Amazon Pharmacy. If you’re driven by the opportunity to build something groundbreaking, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance (manual and automated testing).
• Proficiency with QA tools such as Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, TestNG, or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI).
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
• Experience testing APIs.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute test plans, test cases, and automated scripts.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing across web, mobile, and API layers.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using issue-tracking tools.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to reproduce, isolate, and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure test coverage for new features and enhancements before release.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA methodologies, automation frameworks, and processes.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and release readiness reviews.
• Advocate for quality and help enforce best practices throughout the SDLC.

Benefits

• Company stock options as part of your compensation package, giving you the opportunity to share in our company's success and build long-term financial growth.
• A positive and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement plans (401K), and generous paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees