Junior Product Manager & QA Tester (Hybrid Role)

GivePulse is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Product Manager & QA Tester to join our team. This hybrid role combines product management and quality assurance responsibilities, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to both the development and the quality of our software platform. You’ll be working closely with our product and development teams to ensure we deliver exceptional products and user experiences.

OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Management:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, business) to gather and prioritize requirements.
  • Become an expert on the software, our users, and our market.
  • Develop user stories, acceptance criteria, and product documentation.
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product decisions.
  • Track and report on product performance and user feedback.
  • Participate in planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Quality Assurance:

  • Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
  • Perform functional, regression, and integration testing of software applications.
  • Identify, document, and track defects through to resolution.
  • Work closely with developers to ensure timely and effective issue resolution.
  • Ensure the product meets the highest quality standards before release.
  • Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 1-2 years of experience in business analysis, technical writing, product management, testing, development, or a similar role.
  • Familiarity with development methodologies and tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality software.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with software testing tools and automation (e.g., Selenium, Playwright).
  • Basic knowledge of UX/UI design principles.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary for this position is commensurate with industry standards for entry-level roles. 

DOE. We offer competitive pay / equity / benefits and other perks. Ground floor opportunity as an early member of the GivePulse team; you’ll directly shape the direction of our company. Most importantly you will be building a platform to empower millions of users to engage in the community and activating thousands of nonprofits (your local food pantry or animal center), social impact organizations (your local advocacy group), businesses (Fortune 500s and small businesses), universities (Ivy Leagues and Flag Ship) and cities (like Austin).

WE MUST BUILD BRIDGES, COLLABORATE AND EMPATHIZE

We at GivePulse are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, veteran status, age or disability, as protected by law, in all programs and activities and conditions of employment. GivePulse is especially interested in candidates who will take ownership and responsibility to exceed expectations, contribute to open dialogue, build bridges and foster a climate supporting equity, diversity, and belonging. GivePulse is an anti-racist organization. All positions will actively promote diversity, belonging and equity through critical and compassionate communication and strategic outreach efforts to colleagues, partners and institutions (e.g., historically under-represented, first-generation, DACA recipients, LGBTQ community).