[Remote] Junior Manual QA Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Topstep is looking for a Junior Manual QA Engineer to join their quality team and help ensure their trading platform delivers reliable, high-quality experiences. In this role, you'll test features across web applications, identify bugs, and collaborate with engineers and product teams to maintain quality standards. Responsibilities Execute manual test cases across web applications to validate functionality, usability, and quality Perform exploratory testing to uncover edge cases, usability issues, and potential bugs Document and report bugs clearly with detailed reproduction steps, screenshots, and expected vs actual behavior Collaborate with engineers and product managers to understand feature requirements and acceptance criteria Verify bug fixes and participate in regression testing before releases Contribute to maintaining and improving test case documentation Test across different browsers, devices, and user scenarios to ensure consistent experiences Participate in daily standups and provide clear status updates on testing progress Learn and apply QA methodologies, testing techniques, and best practices Ask questions and seek feedback to continuously improve testing skills and product knowledge Skills 0-2 years of experience in software quality assurance or related field (internships, bootcamps, or relevant coursework count) Strong attention to detail with ability to identify inconsistencies and potential issues Excellent written communication skills for documenting bugs and test results Basic understanding of software development lifecycle and testing fundamentals Comfortable using web browsers, developer tools, and basic testing tools Ability to follow test plans and execute test cases systematically Strong problem-solving mindset with curiosity about how things work Good collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams Willingness to learn new technologies, tools, and testing approaches Reliable, organized, and able to manage multiple testing tasks with competing priorities Familiarity with bug tracking tools (Jira, Linear, or similar) Basic understanding of databases and SQL queries Exposure to API testing concepts or tools (Postman, Insomnia) Experience testing financial applications, trading platforms, or fintech products Understanding of trading terminology, market data, or brokerage operations Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS and how to use browser developer tools Coursework or certification in software testing or quality assurance Experience with test management tools (Qase, TestRail, or similar) Interest in learning test automation in the future Benefits Seven Company-paid Holidays and generous Family Leave Paid time off is front-loaded Competitive 401(k) matching Health, dental, and vision insurance is offered for full time employees Vacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days Employee referrals are bonused Topstep offers a food and groceries budget Contributes towards health and wellness Company Overview Topstep is a financial organization that enables resource traders to develop and learn in the trading industry. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is