Junior QA Engineer
Tabbed · New York City
About the Role
We’re building our quality practice from the ground up, and you’ll be our first dedicated QA team member. Today, testing is handled by our developers and product team. Our mobile app is built in React Native and ships on both iOS and Android.
You’ll start with hands-on manual testing across both platforms, then build the foundations for automation: UI/UX regression tests and software test fixtures that simulate point-of-sale (POS) terminals, so we’re no longer tied to physical hardware for every test cycle. Much of that work will be done in TypeScript and Node.js, so this role is a good fit for someone who enjoys writing code, debugging, and building tools.
Because there’s no established QA team yet, you’ll work closely with the engineering team and have real influence shaping how we test, what tools we use, and how quality is measured.
This is a great fit for a curious, self-motivated person who wants to learn fast, take ownership early, and help define what QA looks like at our company.
What You’ll Do
Create our first formal end-to-end manual test plans and execute them on iOS and Android for new features, bug fixes, and release candidates
Write clear, reusable test cases from product requirements, designs, and user stories, and organize them into a living test library
Identify, document, and track defects with precise reproduction steps, noting whether issues are platform-specific or shared across iOS and Android, and work directly with developers to verify fixes
Use Node.js and TypeScript tooling to debug issues, inspect logs and API traffic, and help pinpoint root causes
Perform exploratory testing to uncover edge cases, device and OS-version differences, and usability issues
Help establish baseline QA processes: bug reporting standards, release checklists, and test documentation
Begin building automated UI/UX regression tests for our React Native app
Develop test fixtures and mock services in TypeScript and Node.js that simulate POS terminal behavior, reducing our reliance on physical hardware
Help evaluate and recommend testing tools and frameworks, and bring automated tests into our CI/CD pipeline over time
Partner with engineers and product managers during project planning, standups, and release readiness reviews
What We’re Looking For
Required
Hands-on programming experience in TypeScript/JavaScript and Node.js. You’re comfortable writing scripts and small services, working with async code, using npm, and debugging with logs. Coursework, internships, bootcamps, and personal projects all count.
Working familiarity with React and React Native (components, props, state, hooks, and how a UI renders), enough to understand how our app behaves and where bugs tend to come from. Building even a small React Native project, such as a personal or course app, is great preparation.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Understanding of the software development lifecycle and core QA concepts (test plans, test cases, regression and smoke testing, bug lifecycle)
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving
Self-motivation and comfort with ambiguity: you’ll often figure out the “how” yourself rather than follow an existing playbook
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the confidence to raise quality concerns with the engineering team and product stakeholders
Nice to Have
Experience with React Native tooling such as Expo, Metro, or React Native debugging tools
Experience with mobile UI automation frameworks such as Detox, Maestro, or Appium (WebdriverIO)
Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript testing tools such as Jest, Vitest, or React Native Testing Library
Experience testing mobile apps on iOS and Android devices, simulators, and emulators (Xcode Simulator, Android Studio)
Experience with Node.js servers or frameworks (e.g., Express, Fastify) and building or consuming REST APIs, WebSockets, or mock servers
Experience with Git and basic version control workflows
Familiarity with bug tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail)
Familiarity with API tools like Postman
Interest in or exposure to payments, POS systems, or hardware integrations
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Bitrise, EAS)
What You’ll Learn and Grow Into
Designing a scalable React Native UI automation framework from the ground up
Building mocks, simulators, and test fixtures for hardware and payment integrations in a production-quality Node.js and TypeScript codebase
Understanding how React Native apps interact with native iOS and Android layers, and where platform-specific bugs come from
Gaining hands-on exposure to debugging distributed systems, including tracing issues across services, understanding common failure modes, and learning proven solution approaches alongside our engineers
Defining QA standards and best practices that the company will build on
Shifting quality left by partnering with developers earlier in the development cycle
Growing into a senior or lead quality role as the QA function expands, with the chance to help hire and onboard future team members
What We Offer
Direct access to our engineering team, who will support your technical growth and give you context on our codebase, architecture, and POS integrations
High visibility and real ownership: your work will directly shape how we ship
$60,000 - $80,000
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, with four Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plans to choose from (including an HSA-eligible option) and dental and vision through Guardian
Unlimited PTO and a location-agnostic schedule, so you can work from anywhere in the U.S.A.
Equal Opportunity
Tabbed is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification listed.