Junior Quality Assurance Engineer at BLADE in New York, NY

Summary: BLADE is a technology-powered, global urban air mobility platform. They are looking for a Junior QA Engineer to help ensure the quality and reliability of BLADE’s platform, including web applications, backend systems, and mobile integrations. Responsibilities: - Execute manual test cases for new features and existing functionality - Perform end-to-end testing of core user flows (e.g., booking, operations tools) - Test web applications, APIs, and mobile-integrated workflows - Identify, document, and clearly communicate bugs and inconsistencies - Assist in regression testing during release cycles - Work with engineers to reproduce issues and validate fixes - Help maintain test cases, checklists, and QA documentation - Participate in staging testing before releases - Learn and contribute to basic test automation efforts over time Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree is required (Computer Science degree is preferred) - 0–2+ years of experience in QA, software testing, or a technical field (internships count) - Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured testing processes - Curious mindset and willingness to learn how systems work end-to-end - Ability to clearly communicate issues and ask good questions - Comfortable working with web apps and basic technical tools - Strong problem-solving and organizational skills Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to QA tools or platforms (e.g., Rainforest QA) - Basic understanding of APIs or backend systems - Familiarity with mobile apps and how they interact with backend services - Some exposure to command line tools, Postman, or browser dev tools - Interest in automation or software development Required Skills: Manual testing, API testing, Regression testing, Test automation basics, Postman, Command line tools, Browser developer tools, QA tools, Web applications, Mobile applications Benefits: Paid time off, Healthcare benefits, 401(k) plan with a company match, Short-term and long-term disability coverage, Life insurance, And more