About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring entry‑level QA Software Testers to join distributed teams supporting software development across the organization. This is a great role for recent graduates, career changers, or professionals with up to 3 years of relevant experience who want hands‑on QA experience and career growth.

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What You’ll Do

You will work across QA, development, and business teams to validate software and help deliver high‑quality releases.

• Manual software testing and exploratory testing
• Write, maintain, and execute test cases
• Functional, regression, integration, and UAT testing
• Identify, document, and track defects
• Work in Jira within Agile/Scrum teams
• Perform API and database validation
• Contribute to basic automation test scripts and learn automation frameworks
• Collaborate with developers and product owners to clarify requirements

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What We’re Looking For

We’re focused on aptitude and potential as much as prior QA experience.

• Strong interest in software testing and quality assurance
• 0–3 years of experience in QA, software testing, IT, or related fields (recent grads and career changers encouraged)
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Familiarity with SDLC/STLC, test cases, and defect reporting preferred
• Exposure to Manual Testing, Jira, SQL, API testing, or basic automation is a plus
• Comfortable working independently in remote or hybrid environments
• Willingness to complete a technical readiness assessment

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New to QA? Training & Placement Option

Candidates with the right aptitude who need technical preparation may be eligible for an optional paid QA Training & Placement Support Program that covers:

• Manual Testing, Selenium, Java
• API testing, SQL, Jenkins
• Git/GitHub, Playwright/Cypress
• AI‑assisted QA techniques

Participation in the training program is optional and is a paid career‑development service; it is not required for applicants who already meet employer requirements.

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Career Support & Hiring Process

Qualified applicants may receive:

• Technical readiness assessments and mock interviews
• Resume and LinkedIn optimization
• Interview preparation and recruiter guidance
• Job‑search and employer submission support

Selected candidates may move directly into client evaluation and hiring. Some openings include remote or hybrid schedules.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $83,000 - $86,000 per year
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal)
• Performance‑based bonus potential
• Remote/hybrid work opportunities depending on role
• Career growth with ongoing training, certifications, and mentorship
• Job placement assistance and networking support

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Location

Primary location: Phoenix, AZ (85004). Remote or hybrid opportunities may be available depending on the specific client opening.

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What to Expect Next

After you apply through Careertakes, our recruitment team will review your profile. You may be invited to:

• A technical readiness assessment
• A screening call with a recruiter
• Role‑specific interviews and technical evaluations

Careertakes can support matched opportunities and continued recruiter guidance throughout the process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.