Apprentice, Quality Assurance Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

New Grad

Pearson is the world's lifelong learning company, dedicated to helping people realize their potential through education. The QA Apprentice role is designed for individuals to gain hands-on experience in software quality assurance and contribute to high-quality digital assessment products under the guidance of experienced QA engineers.

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Responsibilities

Execute manual test cases for web and iPad applications under the guidance of senior QA engineers
Verify bug fixes and perform regression testing during sprint and release cycles
Document software defects clearly and accurately using defect tracking tools
Assist in creating, reviewing, and maintaining test cases and test documentation
Learn the functionality of Q-interactive assessments and related applications
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, product owners, and support teams to understand requirements and expected behavior
Assist with test data setup and execution of functional and exploratory testing
Learn software quality best practices, accessibility fundamentals, and testing methodologies
Continuously develop technical and professional skills through mentoring and structured learning

Qualification

Required

Recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field
Basic understanding of software development or software testing concepts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail
Good written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to learn new technologies and tools
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment