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Junior QA Engineer – AI-Assisted Testing

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge of software testing principles equivalent to ISTQB Foundation Level
  • Basic Python skills including ability to write simple functions or scripts
  • Interest in both manual and automated testing
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate clearly in English

Responsibilities

  • Plan and perform manual functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing of web and mobile applications
  • Create and maintain test cases, test scenarios, and testing checklists
  • Identify, document, report, and retest defects
  • Work closely with developers, product owners, and other QA engineers throughout the development process

About the company

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blau direkt Poland

Computer Software / SaaS

We develop the future in the finance and insurance industry! With our international team, we develop software for intermediary companies in the German-speaking insurance and finance industry. We are just opening a new R&D centre in Krakow, where we build engineering teams to support the most crucial blau direkt products and are looking for new talents who want to move things forward together with our international team. Ready to join our team?

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryComputer Software / SaaS
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Das erwartet dich

About the Role

We are looking for a Junior QA Engineer who wants to build a career combining manual testing, test automation, and AI-as sisted quality engineering.

You will work on web and mobile applications used by thousands of users. Together with experienced QA engineers and developers, you will learn how modern software is designed, tested, delivered, and operated. We are looking for someone with a basic technical foundation, curiosity, attention to detail, and a strong willingness to learn.

This role may be a good fit if you are in the final years of your studies, have recently graduated, or have already completed your first personal, academic, or internship projects.

Deine Aufgaben

What You’ll do

  • Plan and perform manual functional, regression, integration, and exploratory testing of web and mobile applications.

  • Create and maintain test cases, test scenarios, and testing checklists.

  • Identify, document, report, and retest defects.

  • Test APIs and integrations using tools such as Postman.

  • Work closely with developers, product owners, and other QA engineers throughout the development process.

  • Learn to build and maintain automated tests using Python and Playwright.

  • Use AI tools to support exploratory testing, test-case design, automation, defect analysis, and documentation.

  • Review and validate AI-generated results before using them.

  • Contribute to improving testing practices and quality standards within the team.

  • Gradually take ownership of testing selected features and application areas.

Das bringst du mit

Requirements

Must Have

  • Basic knowledge of software testing principles, equivalent to ISTQB Foundation Level knowledge; certification is not required.

  • Basic Python skills, including the ability to write simple functions or scripts.

  • Interest in both manual and automated testing.

  • Interest in AI-assisted software development and willingness to learn how to use AI effectively in quality engineering.

  • A critical mindset and understanding that AI-generated results must be reviewed, tested, and validated.

  • Curiosity, attention to detail, and a structured approach to problem-solving.

  • Ability to collaborate and communicate clearly in English, both written and spoken

Nice to have

Nice to Have

  • First experience with Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or another test automation tool.

  • Basic knowledge of API testing using tools such as Postman.

  • Familiarity with Git and pull-request-based workflows.

  • Experience using ChatGPT, Gemini, Cursor, JetBrains AI, GitHub Copilot, or similar tools.

  • Experience using AI to support test-case creation, scripting, documentation, or technical analysis.

  • Basic understanding of CI/CD, Docker, or Agile/Scrum.

  • Personal, academic, internship, or open-source projects demonstrating your technical interests.

If your skills or experience already go beyond the requirements described for this junior position, we would still be happy to talk. We are open to adjusting the role, responsibilities, and compensation to match the right candidate’s level.

Our stack

Our Tech & QA Stack

  • Testing and automation: Playwright, Python, Postman, PHPUnit, Codeception, Testflow for JIRA

  • Applications: PHP/Symfony, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Flutter/Dart

  • Data and infrastructure: MySQL, MariaDB, Docker, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ

  • Delivery and monitoring: GitLab CI, Codemagic, Sentry

  • AI-assisted development: Claude Code, JetBrains AI, Cursor, Gemini

  • Collaboration: Jira, Confluence, Slack, Google Workspace

You are not expected to know the entire stack. You will learn the relevant technologies gradually with support from the team.

Agile workflow

How We Work

  • QA is an integral part of each cross-functional product team.

  • Quality is considered throughout the development process, not only before release.

  • We use code reviews, pull requests, automated testing, and continuous improvement.

  • AI tools support our work, but engineering judgement and verification remain essential.

  • You will receive mentorship, regular feedback, and a structured development path.

Benefits & Perks

Benefits

  • Private healthcare

  • Cafeteria benefits system and sports card

  • Annual training budget of €800

  • Flexible working hours

  • Remote or hybrid working model

  • Internal training, hackathons, team events, and integration trips

  • Regular office lunches

  • Modern office with standing desks, bicycle parking, and shower facilities

  • Occasional international travel

  • Employee referral bonus

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