Junior QA Engineer - Hybrid in Chicago | AI-Powered Quality

QualityAI; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tech academy training

Referral bonuses

Diversity & inclusion initiative

Internal rotation & mobility

Career progression

Job summary

QualityAI, a leading AI-powered quality engineering company, seeks a Graduate Engineer / Junior QA Engineer in Chicago, IL. This early-career role is designed for recent graduates or those with up to 3 years of manual testing experience who want to grow in QA.

You will design and execute manual tests, track defects in Jira, and collaborate with developers and business analysts in a hybrid workspace, with onsite work as required.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of QA/QE concepts.
• 0–3 years of manual testing experience.
• Familiar with test design and defect tracking tools.
• Good analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a team.
• Willingness to work onsite at the Chicago office as required.
• Reliable internet and workspace for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Design, review, and execute manual test cases.
• Identify, document, track, and validate defects (Jira).
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and QA team members.
• Identify requirement gaps and potential issues early in the development cycle.
• Participate in daily stand-ups and report blockers.
• Maintain test documentation and contribute to knowledge-sharing activities.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to overall team quality objectives.

Skills

Manual testing

Test case design

Defect tracking (Jira)

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Jira

Postman

Excel

Google Workspace

Slack

Job description

QualityAI, a leading AI-powered quality engineering company, seeks a Graduate Engineer / Junior QA Engineer in Chicago, IL. This early-career role is designed for recent graduates or those with up to 3 years of manual testing experience who want to grow in QA.

You will design and execute manual tests, track defects in Jira, and collaborate with developers and business analysts in a hybrid workspace, with onsite work as required.