Quality Assurance (QA) Engineering Entry/Mid

What this level means

New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision

Scope

Own tasks within a defined component

Autonomy

Close supervision; work reviewed frequently

Complexity

Routine problems with known solutions

Impact

Own deliverables

Decision rights

Few independent decisions; escalates the rest

Leadership

None — building the craft

Typical experience

0–2 yrs

What you'd do

• Execute test cases
• Detect defects
• Automate tests
• Document test results
• Collaborate with development teams
• Participate in test planning
• Maintain test environments
• Report defects and issues
• Assist in developing test plans
• Contribute to process improvements
• Execute and document test cases
• Identify and report defects
• Develop automated test scripts

Skills, knowledge & tools

• Test case execution
• Defect tracking
• Automated testing tools
• Basic programming
• Documentation
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Time management
• Testing processes
• Software development lifecycle
• Automation tools
• Defect management
• Quality standards
• Basic programming concepts
• Software architecture
• Test planning
• Test coverage
• Defect detection
• Automation progress
• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Communication Skills
• Team collaboration

What good looks like

• Basic understanding of testing processes
• Experience with test automation tools
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 0-2 years of QA experience
• Strong analytical skills

Common titles

Where it sits & what it pays

O*NET / SOC: 15-0000 — Computer & Mathematical Occupations(inferred · under review)

Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are coming — JobFrame anchors pay to the family/level structure rather than the raw title.

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