Trainee to Junior QA Engineer

This is a remote position.

This role marks the starting point in the Quality Assurance career path. The Trainee to Junior QA Engineer will learn and apply fundamental testing principles documentation standards and collaboration practices. Under the mentorship of senior QA team members this position focuses on understanding QA methodologies executing basic test cases identifying defects and contributing to the overall software quality process.

Key Responsibilities

Individual Responsibilities

• Complete introductory training on Test-Driven Development (TDD) and core QA principles.
  

• Gain hands-on experience in defect documentation and issue tracking using standard tools (e.g. Jira ClickUp Trello).
  

• Collaborate actively with peers and developers to enhance test coverage and process efficiency.
  

• Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptation to QA standards and workflows.
  

Project Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and execution of test cases under the supervision of mid-level or senior QA engineers.
  

• Review and validate small user stories or tickets to identify bugs and inconsistencies.
  

• Log and document defects clearly providing sufficient details for reproduction and resolution.
  

• Maintain accurate records of testing activities outcomes and follow-up actions.
  

• Participate in sprint activities (planning reviews retrospectives) as a QA contributor.
  

Departmental Responsibilities

• Follow established QA standards methodologies and documentation templates.
  

• Learn and apply best practices for manual testing and an introduction to test automation frameworks.
  

• Contribute to the QA teams continuous improvement by sharing observations and feedback.
  

Requirements

• Basic understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
  

• Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools.
  

• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.
  

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
  

• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to testing concepts such as TDD regression testing and exploratory testing.
  

• Knowledge of basic scripting or automation tools is a plus (e.g. Postman Selenium).
  

• Completion of a QA fundamentals or software testing course.
  

Benefits

• 100% Remote Work
  

• Flexibility
  

• Growth Opportunities
  

• Learning Opportunities
  

• 10 days Paid time off Incentive
  

• Annual Retention Incentive 12%
  

• Monthly Productivity and Learning Incentive 7.5%