Junior SDET, Quality Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Implement test plans and test cases as instructed by senior members of the QE team.

• Conduct fundamental functional, regression, and integration testing across Web, API, and/or Data components.

• Identify, document, and track defects using a bug tracking system like Jira, including reproduction steps and their impact.

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of test data.

• Help troubleshoot and investigate issues by reproducing defects, collecting logs, and validating fixes.

• Contribute to the development of basic manual and automated test scripts under supervision.

• Engage in team meetings and provide updates on status.

• Communicate the progress of testing, risks, and issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Clarify requirements, scope, and expected behavior.

• Complete assigned tasks punctually with close oversight.

• Collaborate to resolve issues and escalate when necessary.

• Adhere to QE standards, processes, and best practices.

• Develop an understanding of the SDLC and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Utilize AI-powered code completion tools to aid in the creation of simple test automation scripts.

• Employ AI tools to generate and enhance test case concepts.

• Use AI-enhanced search tools to identify duplicate issues, related tickets, and documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

• 1–2 years of relevant experience in software testing, quality assurance, or a similar technical position, including internships, co-ops, or academic projects.

• Basic knowledge of software development lifecycles and testing methodologies, including functional, regression, and integration testing.

• Familiarity with testing concepts and terminology, including test cases, test data, defects, severity, and priority.

• Basic proficiency with operating systems and common software applications.

• Experience with bug tracking systems like Jira.

• Academic or practical exposure to Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Java for basic test scripting or automation.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban and experience working with user stories.

• Experience using AI-powered tools in academic, personal, or professional settings.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of clearly articulating issues and test results.

• Ability to follow instructions, learn new tools and processes, and complete tasks with supervision.

• Interest in and readiness to utilize GenAI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Gemini, and AI test generators.

• Experience with test management tools like Xray or TestRail is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited PTO

• Contributions to medical benefits in accordance with local laws and type of employment agreement

• Opportunities for career advancement

• Comprehensive benefits and total rewards discussed with the recruiter