Junior Test Engineer – VOR

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. Test VOR’s web interfaces, APIs, and workflows, including data-source connections, tool and agent configuration, and workflow-result review .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software testing methodologies, including functional, regression, and exploratory testing, while effectively collaborating with developers and product owners to ensure quality assurance. Proficient in using AI tools for testing scenarios and automation, with a strong analytical mindset to investigate and resolve issues.

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Software TestingTest AutomationAPI TestingPython ScriptingAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Functional TestingRegression TestingExploratory TestingTest Scenario DevelopmentData ValidationSQLAutomation FrameworksBrowser AutomationAI ToolsError Recovery Testing

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingCollaborationClear CommunicationPersistenceAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

PostmanCypressSeleniumPlaywrightGitCI/CD PipelinesCloud EnvironmentsContainersAI Coding AssistantsApplication Logs

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceEligibility for Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Quality AssuranceSoftware DevelopmentData IngestionData RetrievalEnterprise Software

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCypressJavaScriptPythonSeleniumSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Test VOR’s web interfaces, APIs, and workflows, including data-source connections, tool and agent configuration, and workflow-result review
Explore real user scenarios, edge cases, and failure conditions beyond documented acceptance criteria
Work with developers and product owners to clarify expected behavior and identify quality risks early
Document defects with reproduction steps, expected and actual results, screenshots, logs, or API responses
Use approved AI tools to explore test scenarios, generate test data, draft automation, and investigate failures; review and verify outputs
Build and maintain automated tests with guidance from experienced engineers
Evaluate AI-enabled features for grounded responses, useful citations, appropriate tool behavior, and uncertainty handling
Test permissions, data boundaries, approval steps, and error recovery
Investigate failed tests, distinguish product defects from test or environment issues, and verify fixes
Provide testing evidence and communicate remaining risks to support release decisions
Collaborate on quality assurance for VOR, Expression’s platform connecting data, AI agents, and workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related fields and 1 year of professional experience
2+ years of foundational experience with software testing or development through employment, internships, coursework, or personal projects
Basic understanding of functional, regression, and exploratory testing
Ability to translate a user goal or requirement into meaningful test scenarios, including unexpected inputs and failure cases
Willingness to learn scripting and test automation using languages such as Python or JavaScript/TypeScript
Openness to using AI tools thoughtfully, checking their work, and improving your approach through experimentation
Strong analytical skills and persistence to investigate unclear issues
Ability to explain findings clearly and collaborate constructively with others
Eligibility to obtain a clearance is required
Preferred: Exposure to browser automation tools such as Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium
Preferred: Experience testing APIs with Postman, curl, or automated test frameworks
Preferred: Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and application logs
Preferred: Basic knowledge of SQL, data validation, or data ingestion and retrieval testing
Preferred: Experience using AI coding assistants or testing applications incorporating language models
Preferred: Exposure to containers, cloud environments, or enterprise software
Preferred: Eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Local employees are welcome to use the Washington, DC office and its perks