Junior QA Engineer Jobs

Junior QA Engineer jobs hiring now at vetted startups and product companies on Alion, updated daily. Average salary around $84,851/year. Compare remote, hybrid and on-site positions with relocation and visa sponsorship. Browse and apply today.

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DXC Technology

dxc.com
DXC Technology is an American multinational information technology services and consulting company headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia. Formed in 2017 through the merger of Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), it trades publicly on the NYSE under the ticker DXC.
dxc.com • HQ: Ashburn, United States • Information Technology • IT Outsourcing • IT Consulting • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 2017
HQ: Ashburn, United States • Information Technology • IT Outsourcing • IT Consulting • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 2017
Verified live · 1 hour ago 3 days ago

QA Automated Tester

Junior • 2+ years expIn office (Petaling Jaya, Malaysia) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Senior
Java
TypeScript
JavaScript
Frontend
Angular
DevOps
CI/CD
Git
QA
Cucumber
Selenium
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Wargaming

wargaming.com
Wargaming is a game company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Nicosia. It develops and publishes the World of Tanks and World of Warships free-to-play franchises. The group employs thousands of people across several studios.
wargaming.com • HQ: Nicosia, Cyprus • Naval Systems • Mobile Games • Gaming • Est. 1998
HQ: Nicosia, Cyprus • Naval Systems • Mobile Games • Gaming • Est. 1998
Verified live · 1 hour ago 19 days ago

Manual QA Engineer (Global IT Products)

Junior • 2+ years expIn office (Nicosia, Cyprus) • Relocation • Junior • Russian • English
SQL
Databases
MS SQL
PostgreSQL
Management
Confluence
Jira
QA
TestRail
Postman
SoapUI
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Verified live · 1 hour ago 19 days ago

Manual QA Engineer (Global IT Products)

Junior • 2+ years expIn office (Belgrade, Serbia) • Relocation • Junior • Russian • English
SQL
Databases
MS SQL
PostgreSQL
Management
Confluence
Jira
QA
TestRail
Postman
SoapUI
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QA Engineer (World of Tanks Console)

Junior • 2+ years expIn office (Belgrade, Serbia) • Relocation • Junior • Russian: C2 • English: B1
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Lumentum

lumentum.com
Lumentum is a technology company headquartered in San Jose, California, and was established as an independent entity in 2015 following a spin-off from JDS Uniphase. The company designs and manufactures optical and photonic products, including lasers for industrial manufacturing, optical transceivers for data centers, and 3D sensing components for consumer electronics. It operates a global network of manufacturing and research facilities, serving customers in the telecommunications, cloud networking, and industrial markets worldwide.
lumentum.com • HQ: San Jose, United States • Semiconductors • Data Centers • Information Technology • Optical Communications • Telecommunications • Sensors • Hardware • Lasers & Photonics • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 2015
HQ: San Jose, United States • Semiconductors • Data Centers • Information Technology • Optical Communications • Telecommunications • Sensors • Hardware • Lasers & Photonics • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 2015
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Test Engineer

Junior • 2+ years expIn office (Thailand) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Junior • English
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Reliability Test Engineer

$20k – $84k per year (Estimated) • Equity • Junior • 2+ years expIn office (Ottawa, Canada) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Junior
C#
SQL
C#
.NET
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KazDream

kazdream.kz
KazDream is a Kazakh technology company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Astana. It develops data analytics and media monitoring systems. The company works with public institutions and large enterprises.
kazdream.kz • HQ: Astana, Kazakhstan • Architecture • Fraud Detection • Est. 2011
HQ: Astana, Kazakhstan • Architecture • Fraud Detection • Est. 2011
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Manual QA engineer

$6k – $25k per year (Estimated) • Junior • 1+ year expRemote/Hybrid (Astana, Kazakhstan) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Junior • Russian: C1
SQL
AI/ML
LLM
DevOps
Grafana
Kibana
CI/CD
Git
Rest API
Design
Figma
Management
Confluence
Jira
QA
Postman
Swagger
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ReliaQuest

reliaquest.com
ReliaQuest exists to Make Security Possible. GreyMatter provides agentic defense that allows security teams to detect threats at the source, contain, investigate, and respond in minutes – eliminating Tier 1 and Tier 2 security operations work.
reliaquest.com • HQ: Tampa, United States • Artificial Intelligence • Cybersecurity AI • AI Agents • Est. 2007
HQ: Tampa, United States • Artificial Intelligence • Cybersecurity AI • AI Agents • Est. 2007
Verified live · 1 hour ago 4 days ago

Associate Software Development Engineer in Test

$8k – $34k per year (Estimated) • Junior • In office (Pune, India) • Full-Time • Junior
Java
TypeScript
AI/ML
Claude
DevOps
CI/CD
Git
GitLab CI
Rest API
GitLab
QA
Playwright
Selenium
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Nokia

nokia.com
As a technology leader across mobile, fixed and cloud networks, our solutions enable a more productive, sustainable and inclusive world.
nokia.com • Singapore • Artificial Intelligence • Telecommunications • Cybersecurity • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 1865
Singapore • Artificial Intelligence • Telecommunications • Cybersecurity • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 1865
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Junior SW QA

Junior • In office • Junior
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Rockwell Automation

rockwellautomation.com
Rockwell Automation is an American provider of industrial automation and digital transformation solutions headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and founded in 1903. The company offers a broad portfolio of hardware and software products, including programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, sensors, and industrial control systems under brands like Allen-Bradley and FactoryTalk. It operates globally across more than 100 countries, serving diverse sectors such as automotive, food and beverage, and energy through its focus on smart manufacturing and the Industrial Internet of Things.
rockwellautomation.com • HQ: Milwaukee, United States • Robotics • Business Process Automation (BPA) • Software • Industrial Hardware • Hardware • Industrial IoT (IIoT) • Industrial Automation • Manufacturing • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 1903
HQ: Milwaukee, United States • Robotics • Business Process Automation (BPA) • Software • Industrial Hardware • Hardware • Industrial IoT (IIoT) • Industrial Automation • Manufacturing • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 1903
Verified live · 3 hours ago 4 days ago

Software Test Engineer

$13k – $52k per year (Estimated) • Junior • 1+ year expIn office (Verona, Italy) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Junior
Python
DevOps
CI/CD
VMWare
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Verified live · 3 hours ago 11 days ago

Quality and Manufacturing Engineer

$14k – $57k per year (Estimated) • Junior • 1+ year expIn office (Monterrey, Mexico) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Junior
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Verified live · 3 hours ago 19 days ago

Graduate Engineer - Manufacturing Test

$24k – $99k per year (Estimated) • Junior • In office (Singapore) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Junior
C#
C++
Visual Basic
Design
AutoCAD
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GE Vernova

gevernova.com
GE Vernova is a global energy equipment and services company that spun off from General Electric as an independent, publicly traded business. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company operates across three primary business segments - Power, Wind, and Electrification - providing gas, nuclear, hydro, onshore and offshore wind turbines, grid software, and energy storage solutions. GE Vernova partners with utilities, industrial clients, and governments worldwide to drive electrification and accelerate the transition toward sustainable power.
gevernova.com • HQ: Cambridge, United States • Wind Energy • Energy & Utilities • Power Grid • 1001-5000 employees
HQ: Cambridge, United States • Wind Energy • Energy & Utilities • Power Grid • 1001-5000 employees
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Quality Assurance Engineering Specialist

$7k – $30k per year (Estimated) • Junior • 2+ years expIn office (Bengaluru, Hyderabad, India) • Relocation • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Junior
JavaScript
Python
DevOps
AWS
Azure
Docker
Git
Jenkins
Kubernetes
GitHub
Management
Trello
QA
JMeter
Playwright
Postman
Rest-Assured
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HGP Process Quality Engineer

$76k – $114k per year • Junior • 2+ years expIn office (United States) • Relocation • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Junior
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Engineer - Field Testing

Junior • 2+ years expIn office (Kuwait) • Relocation • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Junior • Arabic
C++
Python
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Caseware

caseware.com
Caseware is a global leader in providing software solutions for accounting, auditing, and financial reporting. Their products, such as Caseware Cloud and Caseware Working Papers, are designed to modernize accounting practices, streamline audits, and provide robust financial reporting tools for accounting firms, corporations, and government entities. Caseware is renowned for integrating advanced technologies, including AI-driven tools, to enhance efficiency and insight for its users.
caseware.com • Bogotá • Atlanta • Toronto • Düsseldorf • Apeldoorn • Software • Financial Services • Audit
Bogotá • Atlanta • Toronto • Düsseldorf • Apeldoorn • Software • Financial Services • Audit
Verified live · 8 min ago 4 days ago

Software Develop in Test

$25k – $105k per year (Estimated) • Junior • 2+ years exp • Remote (Colombia) • Full-Time • Junior
JavaScript
TypeScript
AI/ML
Claude
Copilot
AI Agents
Devin
DevOps
AWS
CI/CD
GitHub
QA
Cypress
k6
Pact
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Penumbra

penumbrainc.com
Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical ...
penumbrainc.com • Alameda • Rio de Janeiro • Roseville • Indianapolis • Cartago • Search Engines • Health Care • Est. 2004
Alameda • Rio de Janeiro • Roseville • Indianapolis • Cartago • Search Engines • Health Care • Est. 2004
Top 25% payVerified live · 5 hours ago 4 days ago

Development Quality Engineer I

$80k – $105k per year • Junior • In office (Alameda, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Junior
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QA Supervisor - DHR Review

$75k – $100k per year • Junior • 2+ years expIn office (Roseville, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Junior
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Micron Technology

micron.com
Micron Technology is an American semiconductor company founded in Boise, Idaho in 1978 and one of only a handful of manufacturers of both DRAM and NAND flash memory. It designs and fabricates memory and storage products used in data centres, personal computers, smartphones, cars and industrial equipment, and sells them under the Micron and consumer-facing Crucial brands. High-bandwidth memory for AI accelerators has become the fastest-growing part of the business, and the company operates fabrication and assembly sites across the United States and Asia.
micron.com • HQ: Boise, United States • Data Centers • Semiconductor Manufacturing • Consumer Electronics • Hardware • Storage • Digital Storage • Semiconductors • 5000+ employees • Est. 1978
HQ: Boise, United States • Data Centers • Semiconductor Manufacturing • Consumer Electronics • Hardware • Storage • Digital Storage • Semiconductors • 5000+ employees • Est. 1978
$8k – $33k per year (Estimated) • Junior • 2+ years expIn office (India) • Master's Degree • Full-Time • Junior
ChatGPT
Claude
Copilot
AI Agents
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Engineer , Pkg Reliability

$28k – $114k per year (Estimated) • Junior • In office (Singapore) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time
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Quality Engineer – Failure Analysis

$38k – $65k per year • Junior • Italy • Remote (Italy) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time
Python
Cybersecurity
CAPA
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BDX (Builders Digital Experience) is a digital marketing and media solutions provider tailored for the residential construction industry. The company offers virtual tour tools, interactive site plans, and listing services that connect homebuilders with prospective homebuyers. Through its technology platforms, it helps builders showcase new home communities and streamline the digital sales journey.
bdx.com • HQ: Austin, United States • Information Technology • 1001-5000 employees
HQ: Austin, United States • Information Technology • 1001-5000 employees
Verified live · 3 hours ago 4 days ago

Quality Assurance Technician

$60k – $119k per year (Estimated) • Junior • 1+ year expIn office (El Paso, United States) • High School Diploma • Full-Time • Junior
CAPA
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Supplier Quality Engineer

$64k – $127k per year (Estimated) • Junior • 1+ year expIn office (United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Junior
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Clario

clario.com
Clario is a healthcare technology company headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a history dating back to 1972. The organization provides clinical trial endpoint technology and services, including electronic clinical outcome assessments, medical imaging, cardiac safety monitoring, and respiratory solutions. It operates on a global scale, supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms through all phases of clinical research to generate high-quality evidence for regulatory submissions.
clario.com • HQ: Philadelphia, United States • Medical AI • Artificial Intelligence • Biotechnology • Digital Health • Medical Imaging • CRO & CDMO Services • Health Care • Clinical Research • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 1972
HQ: Philadelphia, United States • Medical AI • Artificial Intelligence • Biotechnology • Digital Health • Medical Imaging • CRO & CDMO Services • Health Care • Clinical Research • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 1972
Verified live · 2 hours ago 4 days ago

Associate Software Quality Engineer

$8k – $34k per year (Estimated) • Junior • India • Remote (India) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Junior • English: B2
AWS
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Verified live · 2 hours ago 18 days ago

Software Quality Engineer

$8k – $33k per year (Estimated) • Junior • 1+ year expIndia • Remote (India) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Junior
GCP
Cybersecurity
CAPA
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Motional

motional.com
Motional harnesses deep industry experience in our mission to develop and deploy autonomous vehicles and to make driverless technology safe and reliable.
motional.com • Boston • Pittsburgh • Las Vegas • Transportation & Logistics • Smart Mobility • Autonomous Driving • 51-200 employees
Boston • Pittsburgh • Las Vegas • Transportation & Logistics • Smart Mobility • Autonomous Driving • 51-200 employees
Verified live · 2 hours ago 20 days ago

Associate AV Test Engineer

$55k – $109k per year (Estimated) • Junior • In office (Pittsburgh, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Junior
Bash
Python
DevOps
GitLab
Robotics
CARLA
Management
Confluence
Jira
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Top 25% payVerified live · 2 hours ago 7 days ago

Virtual Test Engineer

$130k per year • Junior • 2+ years expIn office (Las Vegas, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Junior
Bash
C++
Python
DevOps
GitLab
Robotics
NVIDIA Drive
Management
Confluence
Jira
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Verified live · 2 hours ago 5 months ago

AV Test Engineer

$60k – $118k per year (Estimated) • Junior • 2+ years expIn office (Las Vegas, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Junior
Bash
C++
Python
AI/ML
Multimodal AI
DevOps
GitLab
Robotics
NVIDIA Drive
Management
Confluence
Jira
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Lockheed Martin

lockheedmartin.com
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is a global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technology corporation headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Formed in 1995 through the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta, the company is one of the world's largest defense contractors, operating primarily across four core business segments: Aeronautics; Missiles and Fire Control; Rotary and Mission Systems; and Space.
lockheedmartin.com • King of Prussia • Littleton • Longmont • Sunnyvale • Fayetteville • Manufacturing • Defense Manufacturing • Military • 5000+ employees • Est. 1995
King of Prussia • Littleton • Longmont • Sunnyvale • Fayetteville • Manufacturing • Defense Manufacturing • Military • 5000+ employees • Est. 1995
Top 25% payVerified live · 1 day ago 6 days ago

Quality Engineer - E2

$79k – $147k per year • Junior • In office (Littleton, United States) • Bachelor's Degree
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Systems Integration/Test Engineer - Software Tester

Junior • 2+ years expRemote/Hybrid • Bachelor's Degree • Junior
C++
Java
Python
DevOps
Git
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Top 25% payVerified live · 1 day ago 6 days ago

Systems Integration & Test Engineer - E2

$79k – $147k per year • Junior • 1+ year expIn office • Bachelor's Degree • Junior
C++
Java
MATLAB
Python
SQL
AI/ML
Ray
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TD SYNNEX

tdsynnex.com
TD SYNNEX is a leading global IT distributor and solutions aggregator created in 2021 by the merger of Tech Data and SYNNEX. The company bridges technology vendors with resellers and service providers, distributing hardware, software, cybersecurity, and cloud solutions. Operating in over 100 countries, it provides key infrastructure, logistics, and lifecycle services to help businesses deploy complex IT systems efficiently.
tdsynnex.com • Dar es Salaam • Las Vegas • Fremont • Seattle • Bratislava • Commerce • Consumer Electronics • Wholesale • Information Technology • 1001-5000 employees
Dar es Salaam • Las Vegas • Fremont • Seattle • Bratislava • Commerce • Consumer Electronics • Wholesale • Information Technology • 1001-5000 employees
Top 25% payVerified live · 1 day ago 4 days ago

Quality Engineer

$75k – $101k per year • Equity • Junior • 2+ years expIn office (Fremont, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Junior
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Test Engineer

$55k – $109k per year (Estimated) • Junior • In office (Fremont, United States) • Full-Time
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Supplier Quality Engineer

$54k – $106k per year (Estimated) • Junior • 2+ years expIn office (Olive Branch, United States) • Full-Time • Junior
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Giga Energy

gigaenergy.com
Giga Energy specializes in harnessing stranded and flare gas to generate clean, sustainable electricity. With cutting-edge technology and a commitment to environmental responsibility, Giga is at the frontier of developing innovative gas-to-energy solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create value for stakeholders in the energy industry.
gigaenergy.com • Los Angeles • Houston • San Francisco • Chihuahua • Long Beach • Data Centers • Information Technology • Energy & Utilities
Los Angeles • Houston • San Francisco • Chihuahua • Long Beach • Data Centers • Information Technology • Energy & Utilities
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Quality Engineer

$61k – $121k per year (Estimated) • Junior • 1+ year expIn office (Houston, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Contractor • Junior • English: C1
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Applaudo

applaudostudios.com
Applaudo is a software development and digital transformation company headquartered in San Salvador, El Salvador, and founded in 2013. The firm provides a wide range of services including mobile and web application development, artificial intelligence integration, cloud computing solutions, and UI/UX design. Operating primarily as a nearshore partner for North American and European enterprises, the company employs over 800 professionals to deliver scalable technology solutions across various industries.
applaudostudios.com • HQ: San Salvador, El Salvador • Design & Creative • Machine Learning • IT Outsourcing • Web Development • Mobile App Development • Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology • Software • Est. 2013
HQ: San Salvador, El Salvador • Design & Creative • Machine Learning • IT Outsourcing • Web Development • Mobile App Development • Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology • Software • Est. 2013
Verified live · 2 hours ago 4 days ago

Data Quality Assurance Engineer (Temporary)

$25k – $104k per year (Estimated) • Junior • 1+ year expBogotá • Remote (Colombia) • Bachelor's Degree • Contractor • Senior
Python
SQL
DevOps
GCP
Analytics
ETL/ELT
Management
Jira
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Verified live · 2 hours ago 19 days ago

QA Functional Analyst (Hybrid – El Salvador)

Junior • 2+ years expRemote/Hybrid (San Salvador, El Salvador) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Senior
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QA Mobile Automation Engineer

Junior • 2+ years expIn office (San Salvador, El Salvador) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Senior
JavaScript
DevOps
CI/CD
QA
Appium
WebDriverIO
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Hatch IT

hatchit.io
Hatch IT is a specialized recruitment and talent acquisition firm based in Tysons, Virginia, and founded in 2012. The company provides a range of hiring solutions for early-stage and high-growth startups, including embedded recruiting (RPO), contingency search, contract-to-hire, and executive placement services. It focuses on scaling engineering, product, and data teams within sectors such as defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, and artificial intelligence primarily in the United States.
hatchit.io • HQ: Tysons, United States • IT Consulting • Information Technology • Professional Services • Human Resources • Est. 2012
HQ: Tysons, United States • IT Consulting • Information Technology • Professional Services • Human Resources • Est. 2012
Verified live · 10 hours ago 4 days ago

Test Engineer (DEA)

$52k – $104k per year (Estimated) • Junior • 2+ years expIn office (Arlington, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Junior
Azure
Azure DevOps
CI/CD
Management
Jira
QA
Selenium
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Playtech

playtech.com
Playtech is a global gambling technology company that develops software, platforms, and digital content for the online and land-based gaming industry. Founded in 1999, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products, including online casino games, live dealer experiences, sports betting solutions, and poker networks. Headquartered in the Isle of Man and listed on the London Stock Exchange, it delivers end-to-end infrastructure and services to top betting operators worldwide.
playtech.com • London • Sofia • Kyiv • Nicosia • Tartu • Sports Betting • Gaming • iGaming & Gambling • 5000+ employees • Est. 1999
London • Sofia • Kyiv • Nicosia • Tartu • Sports Betting • Gaming • iGaming & Gambling • 5000+ employees • Est. 1999
Verified live · 1 hour ago 5 days ago

QA Engineer

Junior • 2+ years expRemote/Hybrid (Kyiv, Ukraine) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Junior
Rest API
QA
Postman
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Verified live · 1 hour ago 24 days ago

QA Engineer

Junior • 2+ years expRemote/Hybrid (Sofia, Bulgaria) • Full-Time • Junior
SQL
Databases
Apache Kafka
ClickHouse
Oracle
PostgreSQL
Redis
AI/ML
ChatGPT
Claude
Cursor
DevOps
ArgoCD
Git
Grafana
Jenkins
Kibana
Kubernetes
QA
Postman
TestRail
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Verified live · 1 hour ago 28 days ago

Junior QA Engineer

Junior • Remote/Hybrid (Nicosia, Cyprus) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Junior
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Junior QA Engineer Jobs
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