Junior QA Specialist

MasterBorn

United States

Remote

USD 17,000 - 23,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

3,000 PLN annual training budget
Multisport
Luxmed
Cafeteria Platform
Tech talks
Learning sessions

Job summary

MasterBorn is seeking a proactive QA tester to join our team responsible for manual testing with emphasis on API, acceptance, and end-to-end testing within agile projects. The role involves creating test scenarios, reporting bugs, and collaborating with developers, scrum masters, and product designers to ensure high quality.

Candidates should have 6–12 months of QA experience, basic SQL, API familiarity, and English proficiency (min B2). Polish language is highly valued.

Qualifications

  • 6–12 months of experience as QA in an agile environment.
  • Experience in exploratory tests.
  • SQL basics, familiarity with relational databases.
  • Know the basics of Jira or other agile PM tools.
  • Basic knowledge about API.
  • Basic knowledge about browser DevTools.
  • Curiosity about AI and interest in AI-driven solutions that enhance work efficiency.
  • Practical knowledge of using AI in projects.

Responsibilities

  • Participating in the design and implementation of modern business applications for external clients.
  • Manual testing, building test scenarios, test cases, user scenarios, and bug reporting.
  • Working closely with Developers, Scrum Master, Proxy Product Owner, and Product Designers to assure high quality.
  • Focusing on quality-oriented rather than defect-oriented testing.
  • Executing test cases with high precision and detail, diligently checking each step and documenting differences.

Skills

QA experience 6-12 months
Exploratory testing
SQL basics
Jira basics
API basics
Browser DevTools basics
AI curiosity for projects
Practical AI usage in projects

Tools

Slack
Claude Code
GSuite
DevTools
Jira
Postman
Altair GraphQL
FigJam
Figma
Coda.io
GitHub
BrowserStack
MacBook Pro

Job description

We are not looking for another ordinary bug finder, we are looking for a new valuable member of our team who is way more than just a tester.

Our tech stack is built around React, React Native, Node.js, and TypeScript. We are focusing mostly on manual testing with the priority set on API, acceptance and end-to-end testing.

We are working with well-established companies and sometimes startups in their early stages (MVPs), which makes the job full of diversity and exciting challenges while crafting cutting‑edge solutions. Our clients and referrals are from the high‑end American IT market.

You must be quality-oriented and willing to act! At this point, you don’t have to be the absolute best, but gathering knowledge should be your day‑to‑day focus ;)

Salary: PLN 6.000 - 8.000 + VAT (B2B); PLN 5.500 - 6.700 brutto (UZL)

Contract summary:
  • Rate: PLN 6.000 - 8.000 + VAT (B2B)
  • Contract: B2B/UZL, paid days off, 100% remote (or hybrid/onsite - as you prefer), flexible working hours, full-time position, long-term contract, Scrum Teams, and more
  • Perks and Benefits: 3,000 PLN annual training budget, Multisport, Luxmed, Cafeteria Platform, Tech‑talks, Learning sessions, and more
  • Tools you’ll use: Slack, Claude Code, GSuite, DevTools, Jira, Postman/Altair GraphQL, FigJam and Figma, Coda.io and GitHub, BrowserStack, Apple MacBook Pro
Your future tasks:
  • Participating in the design and implementation of modern business applications for external clients
  • Manual testing, building test scenarios, test cases, user scenarios, and bug reporting
  • Working closely with Developers, Scrum Master, Proxy Product Owner, and Product Designers to assure high quality
  • Focusing on quality-oriented rather than defect-oriented testing
  • Executing test cases with high precision and detail, diligently checking each step and documenting differences
About you - Tech skills & Experience:
  • 6-12 months of experience as QA working with teams that develop software in an agile environment
  • Experience in exploratory tests
  • SQL basics, familiarity with relational databases
  • Know the basics of Jira or other agile project management tools
  • Basic knowledge about API
  • Basic knowledge about dev-tools in browsers
  • Curiosity about AI and interest in AI-driven solutions that enhance work efficiency.
  • Practical knowledge of using AI in projects
About you - Soft Skills:
  • Good command of English (min. B2), excellent command of Polish (min. C1) is required
  • Knowledge hungry - with eagerness to learn and taking on challenges
  • Detail-oriented and quality-centered approach to software development
  • Familiarity with Scrum and Agile methodologies
  • Problem-solving way of thinking
  • Solid communication skills and not being afraid to challenge the status quo
  • Open-minded to new ideas and perspectives
  • Being aware of your strengths and areas for improvements
  • Actively seeking solutions and trying to figure things out on your own, but not being afraid to ask for help when needed
Nice to have:
  • ISEB/ISTQB certificate
  • Ability to spot UI/UX imperfections or flaws
  • Experience in cooperation with the client
Recruitment Process:
  • CV Review
  • Phone call with our Recruiter (15min)
  • Soft-skills interview with our Recruiter (45 min)
  • Technical interview with our Specialists (1.15h)
  • Decision and feedback

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