Job description
Access Softek is seeking a passionate Junior QA Engineer who is dedicated to delivering high-quality software and helping create a bug-free digital future.
Headquartered in Berkeley, California, we specialize in cutting-edge digital banking solutions, including online and mobile banking, omnichannel lending, and account opening.
With over 300 employees, we proudly support more than 400 financial institutions and serve over 3 million digital banking users monthly. Our commitment to innovation drives us to integrate mobile-first design, machine learning, and AI across our product suite.
Team Profile: MIST (Morpheus Integration & Support QA Team) acts as the key quality gate in our SAFe framework, ensuring smooth integration of software across multiple domain-oriented teams. You’ll focus on risk-based exploratory and system testing, validating real customer scenarios, supporting regression, and release readiness—all tailored to complex financial institution environments. Collaboration and continuous improvement drive the team’s success.
Position Overview: As a Junior QA Engineer in MIST, you’ll join a friendly, multinational group of QA professionals operating under experienced leadership. You will collaborate closely with development and cross-functional teams to gain a deep insight into omni-channel digital banking applications and improve your English language skills while receiving ongoing support.
Your role will involve working across web, Android, and iOS platforms using company-provided mobile devices. You will contribute to testing core features such as banking transfers and reporting, expand your understanding of testing methodologies and application architecture, and help ensure a flawless end-user experience.
The main team working window is 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (GMT+2), with flexibility for breaks and scheduling around meetings. Occasional late calls may be scheduled depending on the team’s commitments.
Why Join Us?
- Accelerate your QA career with hands-on mentorship and learning opportunities.
- Work on cutting-edge, AI-powered digital banking platforms used by millions.
- Join a diverse, collaborative international team within a modern SAFe Agile environment.
- Benefit from flexible working hours and remote work options.
- Gain experience with tools like Jira, Zephyr, Octopus, Gitlab and CI/CD pipelines.
Primary Responsibilities
- Execute risk-based exploratory, system, regression, and implementation testing across web and mobile platforms.
- Assist in creating and maintaining test documentation and checklists.
- Prepare test data and accurately report test results.
- Log defects and issues in Jira with clear and reproducible details.
- Validate real-world user flows and customer-specific scenarios to maintain high-quality standards and support release readiness.
- Collaborate proactively to monitor integration risks and support issue resolution.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Completed foundational QA courses or relevant practical testing experience.
- Good understanding of testing fundamentals and risk-based approaches.
- Basic knowledge of Agile methodologies and willingness to work in a SAFe Agile environment.
- Experience with test case management tools (e.g., Zephyr, TestLink).
- Familiarity with Jira or similar defect tracking systems.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Intermediate English proficiency (speaking, writing, reading).
- Collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced Agile team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest or some experience with test automation concepts and scripting.
- Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines and how testing fits into automated workflows.
- Understanding of different bug types (front-end, back-end, configuration).
- Basic ability to analyze logs and system outputs.
- Experience working in distributed or remote teams.
- Regular user of online or mobile banking platforms.
- Enthusiasm for applying AI tools to improve and speed up testing.
- Curiosity to explore emerging AI-driven testing technologies.
Our Benefits
- Remote-friendly role, depending on location eligibility
- Flexible working hours
- Long-term employment
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacation and days off on national holidays
- Paid sick leave and internal medical insurance policy
- Compensation for training and additional education
- Community of practice, regular knowledge sharing among colleagues
- Internet compensation (50$ per month)
- And other benefits, described in detail in the Staff Handbook
