Northstar Vertex Solutions

SQL Engineer

Posted 29 Sep 2026 Apply by 10 Oct 2026

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Join as a SQL Engineer focused on software quality, combining hands-on QA testing, API validation with Postman, and SQL-based data verification. You will help deliver reliable web applications through manual and automated testing in an onsite, Agile/Scrum environment in Austin, US.

About the role

We are looking for a SQL Engineer with strong QA/SQA experience to test web applications and help ensure software quality before release. You will create and execute manual test cases, validate APIs and data, maintain automated tests, and work with developers and product managers to resolve defects.

What you will do

  • Create and execute functional, regression, integration, smoke, and exploratory test cases.
  • Perform API testing using Postman and validate application data using SQL.
  • Identify, document, and track bugs using Jira or similar defect-management tools.
  • Investigate defects with developers and product managers and support timely resolution.
  • Maintain automated tests using Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and release testing.
  • Support software quality throughout the SDLC and STLC.

What you bring

  • 2–4 years of QA/SQA experience.
  • Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and STLC.
  • Hands-on experience with manual testing across functional, regression, integration, smoke, and exploratory scenarios.
  • Practical experience with SQL for data validation.
  • Experience with API testing using Postman or a similar tool.
  • Experience with defect reporting and tracking using Jira or a similar tool.

Nice to have

  • Experience maintaining automated tests with Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
  • Experience with Git and CI/CD.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.

Work arrangement

This is a full-time, onsite role based in Austin, US.

Requirements

Must have

  • 2–4 years of professional QA/SQA experience, including testing web applications. 2+ years
  • Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, software testing methodologies, and software quality practices.
  • Hands-on experience creating and executing manual functional, regression, integration, smoke, and exploratory tests.
  • Practical SQL experience for validating application data and test results.
  • Experience performing API testing with Postman or a similar API testing tool.
  • Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking defects in Jira or a similar tool.

Nice to have

  • Experience maintaining automated tests using Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
  • Experience with Git and CI/CD workflows.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams and participating in release testing.

How to apply

  1. Apply online with your CV. You'll also answer 4 short questions from the employer. It takes about five minutes, and no account is needed.
  2. Confirm your email. We'll email you a link to confirm your address and follow your application.
  3. Hear back. A person on the hiring team reviews applications, and every applicant gets an outcome.
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