QA Engineer (Strong Junior) IT 09.09.2026

Docfinder; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 30.000 - 37.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Modern IT equipment

EU remote up to 30 days/year

Zusammenfassung

Docfinder in Vienna is seeking a Junior QA Engineer to help build high quality web applications and delight users. The role involves functional testing, API validation, and close collaboration with developers and product managers in a hybrid work model.

You will create and maintain test cases, contribute to QA processes, and report defects with clear reproduction steps. English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Understanding of software testing principles and SDLC/STLC.
• Ability to design positive, negative, and edge-case tests.
• Experience writing clear bug reports and documentation.
• Familiarity with TestRail or Jira for test management and defect tracking.
• Basic API testing understanding and HTTP concepts.

Aufgaben

• Perform functional testing of web applications.
• Participate in SCRUM meetings.
• Validate API requests, responses, and business rules.
• Create, execute, and maintain test cases and regression suites.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to clarify acceptance criteria.
• Report defects with reproduction steps and evidence.
• Contribute to QA process and test documentation improvements.

Kenntnisse

Testing principles

SDLC/STLC

Test design

Bug reporting

Test documentation

API testing

Jira/TestRail

Postman

QA experience 1+ yrs

Analytical thinking

English communication

Tools

TestRail

Jira

Postman

Jobbeschreibung

We're seeking a passionate and skilled Junior QA Engineer to join our dynamic team in Vienna. As a key member of our engineering organization, you'll play a vital role in building high quality cutting-edge web applications that delight our users.

What You’ll Do

• Perform functional testing of web applications
• Participate in all SCRUM meetings
• Validate API requests, responses, and business rules
• Create, execute, and maintain test cases, checklists, and regression test suites
• Collaborate closely with developers and product managers to identify missing or unclear acceptance criteria and ensure feature quality
• Report defects with detailed reproduction steps and supporting evidence
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and test documentation

What You’ll Bring

• Good understanding of software testing principles and SDLC/STLC
• Ability to design effective positive, negative, and edge-case test scenarios
• Experience writing clear and structured bug reports
• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (TestRail, Jira, or similar).
• Understanding of test documentation, test cases, and checklists
• Strong analytical and logical thinking
• Excellent attention to detail
• Curiosity and willingness to investigate issues thoroughly
• Ability to manage priorities and work independently after onboarding
• Fast learner with a proactive attitude
• Understanding of REST APIs and HTTP protocol (Postman or similar API tools)
• Basic understanding of authentication mechanisms (API Key, Basic Auth, Bearer Token)
• Ability to investigate defects using application logs and API responses
• Ability to isolate issues and collect useful information for developers
• Curiosity and willingness to dig deeper into the root cause of problems
• Good written and spoken English. German is not required but appreciated
• 1+ years of work experience as a QA Engineer

Why Join Us

Competitive compensation

and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary based on your experience and skills
• High-quality IT equipment, i.e. modern Apple laptop, gaming chair, vertically adjustable desk
• Possibility to work from any EU country, up to 30 days / year

Meaningful work

on impactful projects that make a real difference.

A collaborative and supportive team

environment where your ideas are valued and respected.

Opportunities for professional growth

and development, including access to training, and mentorship..

A culture of innovation

that encourages experimentation, creativity, and continuous learning.

Hybrid work model

• Hybrid work model: We embrace a hybrid work approach with a combination of in-office presence and remote work.
• In-office presence is required for a minimum of three days per week. This fosters strong team collaboration and in-person interaction.

Ready to make your mark?

We offer a full-time position with a collective agreement minimum salary of EUR 33.406,8 gross/year. This will be overpaid depending on your professional experience and qualifications.