QA Engineer

Seekr

$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Up to 4 years as a Software QA / Test Engineer focusing on manual testing.
  • Experience designing and executing test cases for UI and API layers.
  • Proficient in TestRail and Postman for test management and API testing.
  • Understanding of Agile and Waterfall SDLC methodologies.
  • Ability to assess requirements for ambiguity and testability.
  • Strong communication skills for conveying technical defects to varied stakeholders.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design, author, and execute functional test cases for UI and API using TestRail.
  • Perform manual API testing and maintain Postman collections for endpoint validation.
  • Validate functionality and data integrity on the SeekrFlow platform.
  • Manage defects using JIRA, logging and tracking verification updates effectively.
  • Provide clear execution status updates to stakeholders via email and Slack.
  • Analyze requirements for clarity and contribution to process improvements.
  • Participate in regression testing and release validation cycles.

Benefits

  • Work with a collaborative team on impactful AI challenges.
  • Equity ownership through RSUs sharing in Seekr's success.
  • Unlimited PTO and 14 paid holidays for work-life balance.
  • Flexible hybrid work options with remote and flexible hours.
  • A competitive compensation structure supporting growth.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching for future savings.
  • Comprehensive health coverage starting on day one for families.
  • Paid parental leave for new parents through various channels.
Full Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Test design & execution: Design, author, and execute functional test cases, test suites, and test plans for UI and API surfaces using TestRail (including MCP server + Claude AI integration)
  • API testing: Perform manual API testing across new and existing endpoints; build and maintain Postman collections to validate REST and service-layer behavior
  • UI & content validation: Validate UI functionality and content/data integrity for the SeekrFlow platform; perform peer review and approval of test cases
  • Defect management: Use JIRA daily to review Epics and Stories, log new defects, update existing defects with verification details, and track release readiness
  • Stakeholder communication: Deliver clear, concise execution status updates to stakeholders via email and Slack; contribute to regression testing efforts and release validation cycles
  • Requirements analysis: Analyze requirements for ambiguity and testability; contribute to process improvement across software development and systems integration workflows

Skills and Qualifications:
  • Up to 4 years of experience as a Software QA / Test Engineer with a strong focus on manual testing
  • Hands-on experience designing and executing test cases, test suites, and test plans for both UI and API layers
  • Proficiency with a test case management system (TestRail preferred) and API testing tools (Postman preferred)
  • Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall
  • Ability to analyze requirements for ambiguity and testability gaps
  • Proven ability to communicate technical defects and test results clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Strong collaborative instincts; comfortable working across multiple technical and business teams

Bonus Points:
  • Experience working with or testing AI/ML systems, LLM-powered products, or generative AI platforms
  • Familiarity with agentic AI tools and the practical use of Claude Code, Claude AI, MCP server integrations, or similar
  • Experience testing or consuming SDK-based tools
  • Experience testing in dynamic data environments with variable or AI-generated outputs
  • Elementary Python scripting ability (reading/writing basic test scripts)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience


Company Benefits:
  • Meaningful Mission & Impact - Work with a deeply talented, collaborative team solving some of the toughest AI challenges that matter.
  • Equity Ownership - RSUs that let you share directly in Seekr's long-term success and growth.
  • Time Off That Respects Real Life - Unlimited PTO plus 14 paid company holidays to truly recharge.
  • Work Your Way - A flexible hybrid work environment with offices in Reston, VA and Austin, TX, plus remote options and flexible working hours.
  • Competitive Total Rewards - A role-appropriate compensation structure that supports long-term growth, including base salary, bonuses, or commission plans depending on role.
  • 401(k) with Company Match - Build your future with a retirement plan that includes employer matching.
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness - Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starting day one-for you and your family.
  • Parental Leave - Paid parental leave to support employees as they welcome a new child through birth, adoption, or foster placement.

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