Junior QA Engineer
QualityAI
Chicago, IL0–3 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 3 years
- Must know
- Business analysis
- Nice to have
- JiraREST APIsExcelCustomer service
- Work
- On-site in Chicago
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- REST APIs40%Jira28%Business analysis12%Excel10%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 5, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
QualityAI is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Engineer / Junior QA Engineer to join their Quality Engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional or recent graduate with a basic understanding of software testing, eager to learn, and looking to build a career in Quality Engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, review, and execute manual test cases based on business requirements.
- Identify, document, track, and validate defects using tools such as Jira.
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA team members to resolve issues.
- Identify requirement gaps and potential issues early in the development cycle.
- Participate in daily stand-ups, provide progress updates, and proactively communicate blockers.
- Maintain test documentation and contribute to knowledge-sharing activities.
- Take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to overall team quality objectives.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Basic understanding of Software Quality Assurance (QA) or Quality Engineering (QE) concepts.
- 0–3 years of manual testing experience. Recent graduates with relevant academic projects or training are welcome.
- Familiarity with test case design, test execution, and defect tracking tools such as Jira.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to learn quickly, take ownership, and work effectively within a team.
- Willingness to work onsite at the Chicago office as required.
- Reliable internet access and a suitable workspace when working remotely.
Good-to-Have Skills
- Experience testing web and mobile applications (iOS and Android).
- Basic knowledge of browser debugging (Chrome, Safari, Firefox).
- Exposure to API testing tools such as Postman.
- Familiarity with POS systems, gaming applications, or payment terminals.
- Knowledge of Excel, Google Workspace, Jira, Teams, or Slack.
- Previous experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, or other collaborative environments.
Key Attributes
- Curious, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Accountable, dependable, and organized.
- Positive, proactive, and solution-oriented attitude.
- Comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment.