QA Engineer I (Junior Level)

About Harbor.ai

Harbor.ai is an InsurTech startup aiming to revolutionize the enterprise insurance market. Our technology simplifies the process for insurance brokers to identify optimal coverage for their clients continuously, and this is just the beginning. Our mission is to revolutionize underwriting for better, faster, and smarter processes. As we pursue this goal, we are implementing a data-driven business model that fundamentally reshapes how insurance products are sold. Established in 2018, Harbor.ai is Venture-backed and based in New York.

About the Role

We are looking for a QA Engineer I to join our quality team and help test features across our platform. This is a great fit for someone early in their QA career who wants to build a strong foundation in both manual and automated testing.

This role is 100% on-site at our corporate Headquarters in New York City.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute test cases against new features and bug fixes

• Write clear, reproducible bug reports

• Assist in writing and maintaining automated tests under senior guidance

• Perform manual testing across web and API surfaces

• Help maintain test documentation and test data

• Participate in test planning discussions for assigned features

• Learn and follow existing test automation frameworks and standards

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of QA experience (internships count)

• Basic understanding of software testing concepts (test cases, bug lifecycle, regression testing)

• Exposure to any of the following is a plus:

• Frontend: React, TypeScript

• Backend: Python, Flask

• Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, Neo4j

• Testing: PyTest, Jest, Selenium, Cypress

• Willingness to learn test automation tools and practices

• Strong attention to detail

• Clear written communication

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Nice to Have

• Coursework or personal projects involving test automation

• Basic scripting experience (Python or JavaScript)

• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows

Note to All Applicants:

Harbor.ai is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to Careers@harborai.net.

Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable; bonuses are not guaranteed.

Harbor.ai is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Harbor.ai, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. Additionally, Harbor.ai participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

Harbor.ai is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at Careers@harborai.net.