Manual QA Tester (Web/Mobile)

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource.  For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient.  Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.  

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world’s most precious resource. 
 

Are you eager to launch your tech career with a company that’s improving the planet—one drop at a time? Join Badger Meter as a Manual Software QA Tester and play a meaningful role in enhancing the quality of web and mobile applications that support smart water management across the globe.

At Badger Meter, innovation meets impact. With over a century of expertise and a deep commitment to environmental sustainability, we’re not just making great software—we’re helping communities monitor, conserve, and protect one of Earth’s most precious resources: water.

This entry-level role is focused on ensuring the quality of our web and mobile software applications through manual testing. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and communicative—someone who is eager to learn, asks thoughtful questions, and collaborates well with others. This person does not have to come in with extensive software or technical experience, we are willing to train!

You will design and execute test cases, verify functionality, identify issues, and provide valuable feedback to developers and product teams. While the focus of this role is manual testing, some basic technical skills (e.g., Python scripting, SQL queries, API tools) will be used to support test efforts. This is not an automation engineering role, but technical curiosity and hands-on troubleshooting are encouraged and supported. This is a hybrid role with a minimum three days a week in the office in Los Gatos.

Essential Job Duties:

• Execute manual tests based on user stories, requirements, and design documentation

• Identify, document, and verify bugs and inconsistencies using tools like Jira

• Perform functional, regression, exploratory, and integration testing across web and mobile platforms

• Use API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Swagger) and scripts to verify data and application behavior

• Assist in creating and maintaining test cases, checklists, and validation documents

• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other QA team members

• Validate defect fixes and confirm resolution without introducing new issues

• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, standups, and reviews

• Learn and follow QA best practices and team workflows

• Support product quality efforts with clear, concise communication and follow-through

• Wage between 72,000-96,000 annually depending on experience.

Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in an analytical or technical field (e.g., Math, Statistics, Information Systems, or similar) is preferred, but not required

• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; not afraid to ask questions or challenge assumptions

• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a cross-functional team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with web and/or mobile application testing is a plus

• Familiarity with Python scripting and basic SQL is desirable

• Understanding of software development lifecycles and Agile methodologies is helpful

• Comfortable using tools like Jira, Confluence, and basic API testing platforms

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• Competitive Pay

• Annual Bonus

• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases

• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage 

• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays  

• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation.  In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!

• Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more 

• Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 

• Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.  

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