Junior QA to $1000

What We’re Looking For (Required Skills)

We are seeking a candidate with a strong foundational understanding of QA principles and a keen desire to learn and contribute to a fast-paced development environment.
 

• 0.5-1 year of professional experience in Quality Assurance (or relevant internship/project experience).
• A solid grasp of web application fundamentals (client-server architecture).
• Basic understanding of software testing methodologies (functional, non functional testing, regression, exploratory, ad-hoc testing, sanity and smoke testing).
• Familiarity with creating clear and concise test cases, test plans, and bug reports.
• Knowledge of REST APIs (e.g., how to use a tool like Postman, Swagger to make simple requests).
• Experience with or a good understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and its place in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Essential Technical Requirement: Ability to read and understand basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript from a browser’s Developer Tools (for debugging web issues).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with developers and product owners.
   

Would Be a Great Plus
 

• Direct experience testing Angular or other Single Page Applications (SPAs).
• Hands-on experience with QA tools like Jira (for bug tracking) and a test management system (e.g., TestRail).
• Basic familiarity with version control systems, especially Git.
• Knowledge of SQL for basic database queries to verify data integrity.
• Understanding of WebSocket protocols (often used in real-time features like chat or live updates).
• Ability to investigate and reproduce complex bugs independently.
• Knowledge of SEO processing.
   

ResponsibilitiesAs a Junior QA Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the stability and usability of our web platform.
 

• Execute and maintain test cases for new features and existing functionality across our web application.
• Identify, document, and track defects with high precision, including clear steps for reproduction, throughout the development lifecycle (using Jira).
• Conduct a variety of tests, including functional, smoke, and regression testing, to ensure releases are stable.
• Utilize browser Developer Tools to perform initial troubleshooting and gather essential details for bug reports.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (developers, designers, product managers) to understand requirements and project scope.
• Participate in daily stand-ups and provide clear updates on testing progress and risks.
• Assist in investigating and analyzing production issues to help the team prioritize and fix critical problems quickly.
   

What we offer: 

• Fully remote position with partly flexible schedule
• Decent salary in USD 
• Environment to learn and grow 
• Paid leaves