Junior Software Quality Engineer

Helic & Co. is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Software Quality Engineer to ensure the reliability and performance of software applications through rigorous testing and quality assurance practices. This entry-level role involves collaborating with development teams to identify defects and contribute to high-quality software delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and scripts for functional, regression, and integration testing
• Identify, document, and track software defects using tools like Jira or bug-tracking systems
• Perform manual and automated testing across web, mobile, or API environments to validate features and user experience
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to review requirements, reproduce issues, and verify fixes
• Conduct exploratory testing, smoke tests, and usability evaluations to ensure software meets quality standards
• Document test results, generate reports, and contribute to process improvements in agile environments

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and tools like Selenium, JUnit, or Postman
• 0-2 years of experience in QA/testing, including internships; familiarity with scripting (e.g., Python, Java)
• Proficiency in bug-tracking tools (e.g., Jira) and testing frameworks
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, TestNG) or CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins)
• Understanding of agile/Scrum processes and basic performance/security testing