Das erwartet dich We are seeking a Junior QA Engineer who is eager to start a career in software testing and grow within our team. You’ll help ensure the quality and reliability of our products used by thousands of users. This role is designed for someone at the beginning of their QA journey - you don’t need years of experience, just curiosity, motivation, and willingness to learn. You’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of software testing, learn how to work with web and mobile applications, and get hands-on practice with test automation and programming. Our team will provide mentorship, training, and guidance so you can build strong foundations in QA and software development. If you’re at the end years of your studies or freshly graduated and enthusiastic about technology, want to learn how modern software is built and tested, and are excited to grow your skills step by step, we’d love to meet you. Das bringst du mit Basic knowledge of software testing principles (ISTQB Foundation Level or equivalent knowledge - certificate not required). Willingness to learn and develop skills in both manual and automated testing. Basic Python skills, enabling you to write simple functions or scripts. Curiosity, attention to detail, and motivation to grow in QA. Ability to work in a team and communicate clearly in English (written and spoken). You are at the end years of your studies or freshly graduated. Nice to have First experience with test automation tools (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, or similar). Basic knowledge of API testing (e.g., using Postman). Familiarity with version control systems (Git). Understanding of Agile/Scrum basics. Interest in AI/ML and how it can support testing. Our stack Languages/Frameworks: PHP 8+/Symfony 6+/Laravel 9+, JS/TypeScript, Go, PHPUnit, Codeception, Flutter/Dart Databases: MySQL, MariaDB Infrastructure: UNIX, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ Testing: Playwright, Python, Dart, Postman CI/CD: GitLab CI, Code Magic Containerization: Docker AI Tools: Jetbrains AI, Cursor, Gemini for Google Workspace Tools: Jira, Requirements & Test Management for Jira, Confluence, Slack, IDE (freedom of choice), G Suite, Sentry Engineering practices Agile Scrum + XP elements OOP, TDD, DDD, SOLID, Clean Code Code reviews, pull requests, automation mindset QA as part of cross-functional team Agile workflow Tools Quality assurance Das bieten wir dir Benefits & Perks Private healthcare Cafeteria system & Sport Card Training budget €800 per year Integration meetings (internal training, hackathon, integration trips and meetings) Referral Bonus Startup atmosphere No dress code Flexible hours Flexible working format - remote or hybrid Modern office, Chillout zone, Standing desk, parking for bicycles, and a cloakroom with showers Regular office lunches and integration meetings Some international travels included About us Die blau direkt GmbH gehört zu den führenden Technologieanbietern für die unabhängige Vermittlung von Versicherungen und Finanzanlagen. Seit über 25 Jahren setzen wir Standards in Digitalisierung und Prozessoptimierung – mit einer Plattform, die zu den leistungsstärksten der Branche zählt und Maklerunternehmen deutlich schneller wachsen lässt als den Marktdurchschnitt. Wir sind überzeugt: Versicherungen und Finanzen müssen nicht trocken und altbacken sein. Deshalb arbeiten unsere rund 300 Mitarbeiter agil, denken quer, unterstützen sich gegenseitig und treiben Innovationen voran. Wer Lust hat, echte Veränderung in einer traditionsreichen Branche mitzugestalten, ist bei uns genau richtig.