Junior QA Specialist

4 days ago


Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan Cowlar Design Studio Full time

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Expected start date

ASAP (position is open if you can still read this)

Expected start date

ASAP (position is open if you can still read this)

Positions Open

10

Experience Required

Fresh or atleast 1 year of experience.

Education Required

Education is flexible; however, a background in engineering is a plus

Salary package

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Monthly performance-based increments & cash bonuses

Perks
  • Opportunity to work & grow with a Y-Combinator backed Founder who has been doing startups for more than a decade
  • More than 90% of customers are based in the USA (get exposure working on cutting-edge/disruptive tech)
  • Opportunity to travel abroad and gain invaluable exposure
    • We have offices in Pakistan, Qatar & America.
  • Experience Hyper-growth in your career based on the Silicon Valley mindset
  • A strong base salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • High performance oriented and resilient work environment / workstation
  • Company Issued Laptops/ Electronic Devices based on need and performance
  • Free Food ( Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner/ Snacks/ Fruits and Beverages)
  • 24/7 Access to the office
  • Performance base paid cool-off period
  • Dedicated time / Access to a plethora of Learning Resources
  • Knowledge base mini library present at the office
  • Fastest network (internet) in Pakistan
  • Medical insurance, treatment and employee care for astronauts
  • Overnight Stay Facilitation: Sleeping pods and Lockers
  • Recreational activities / trips
  • Highest Grade Massage Chairs
  • Gaming corner - PS5
  • Insured parking space
  • Support team available for facilitation of employees
  • Taxation, Accounts and legal assistance for the employees.
  • The best work culture/team environment in the world Primed to set you up for either running your own company or being a C-Level Executive in one.

Location
  • Full-time - Islamabad, Pakistan (F-7 Markaz)
  • This position requires you to travel Internationally to the MENA region and beyond if necessary.
  • Based upon your exceptional performance, you might be allocated to the International Operating Base.

About Cowlar

Cowlar is a venture-funded, Y-combinator start-up creating & delivering world-class engineering products and solutions in Retail, Industrial Automation, Enterprise Software Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning, Robotics, Industry 4.0, and associated fields. Our exceptional team uses engineering best practices and a first-principles approach to solving complex problems and delivering enterprise-scale projects at warp speed.

With a culture that empowers big ideas and a focus on making our people the best version of themselves through continuous upskilling and enablement, we believe this is a place where exceptional talent comes together to make magic happen across multiple verticals. Were looking for like-minded people who understand our mission and are willing to become part of the journey.

Were looking for people who are not afraid of learning something new, who focus on hypergrowth, teach others what they have learnt and uphold the culture of the company. The ideal candidate should be self-driven and motivated. We want to work with people who realize their own potential and can execute quickly. We do not compromise on quality and your role should be to raise the bar and motivate others to be at their best.

Important Further Reading:

We value our culture above all else - Please go through this Culture Document carefully to understand our culture, values and what we represent.

Check out our website: cowlardesignstudio.com

To learn more about the type of work we have done.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior QA Specialist to join our quality assurance team. The ideal candidate will help ensure the quality and functionality of our products by performing manual testing, reporting bugs, and verifying fixes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or grow their career in software testing.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyze results
  • Identify, document, and report bugs and issues
  • Collaborate with developers, product managers, and senior QA team members to ensure high-quality deliverables
  • Assist in writing and maintaining clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases
  • Perform regression testing after bug fixes
  • Follow established QA processes and contribute to process improvements
  • Design and plan testing activities that cover all aspects of the software: functional, components, performance, security, regression, and service
  • Automate the tests (Python script, other tools for automation)
  • Recreate problems as reported by customers or as discovered during testing
  • Provide feedback on usability, serviceability, and documentation

General Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • Basic understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing life cycle (STLC)
  • Good communication and analytical skills
  • Eagerness to learn and grow.
  • Technical Requirements:
  • Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases
  • Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, and processes
  • Strong reporting skills (Written, Visual [pictures and videos], Vocal, Priority Based Escalation)
  • Experience in reading logs and debugging
  • Knowledge of Chrome DevTools, APIs (Restful), JSON, XML
  • Strong knowledge of MQTT protocol (Wildcard, QoS, Retain, Keep Alive)
  • Decent knowledge of databases especially MySQL(Relational), PostgreSQL, Mongo & Influx(Timestamp based)
  • Knowledge of languages Javascript, Python(scripting), bash
  • Knowledge of using Shell/Terminal (Unix, Powershell)
  • Experience in latest LLM - ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, Claud prompting for efficient responses
  • Hands-on experience with both white box and black-box testing
  • Proven work experience in software quality assurance
  • At least 0-2 years of working experience on automation tools & technologies
  • Hands-on experience with automated testing tools (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, etc)
  • Decent knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience or willingness to work in a Very Fast Paced Environment
  • Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus
  • Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Sheets, Docx, Slides)

Individual Characteristics:
  • Relentlessly Driven: High drive for quality in a fast-paced startup. Highly Adaptable & Agile: Thrives in change, embraces new tools/processes.
  • Intellectually Sharp & Fast Learner: Quickly grasps tech, masters testing.
  • Team Player: Collaborative, proactive for shared quality.
  • Obsessed with Customer Satisfaction: Quality-focused, advocates for user experience.
  • Debugging: Finds, analyzes, and documents defects effectively.
  • Detail-Oriented: High precision, catches subtle issues.
  • Proactive: Seeks to enhance testing processes proactively.
  • Effective Communicator: Clear verbal and written technical reporting.
  • Resilient & Solution-Focused: Calm under pressure, drives solution
Seniority level
  • Seniority levelNot Applicable
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionQuality Assurance
  • IndustriesDesign Services

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