Junior QA Engineer

About Us

Ruby Labs is a leading tech company that creates and operates innovative consumer products. We offer a diverse range of opportunities across the health, education, and entertainment industries. Our innovative teams are driving the future of consumer-led products, and we're always looking for passionate individuals to join us. Learn more about our story at: https://rubylabs.com/about-us/

About The Role

Ruby Labs is looking for a Junior QA Engineer who is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to grow in the field of Quality Assurance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our applications meet the highest standards of quality. This role is ideal for someone with basic QA experience who is ready to take ownership of testing tasks and grow their skills in a dynamic remote team.

You’ll contribute to manual and automated testing across web and mobile platforms, ensuring that features are thoroughly tested before release.

Key Responsibilities

• Manual Testing: Execute test cases for new features, regression cycles, and bug fixes across web and mobile platforms.
• Test Documentation: Write and maintain clear test suites, test cases, and checklists in tools like TestRail or similar.
• Collaboration: Work closely with QA leads, developers, and product managers to understand features and define quality expectations.
• Bug Reporting: Identify, isolate, and report bugs and usability issues with clear documentation and reproduction steps.
• Automation Support: Assist in expanding automated test coverage.
• Quality Advocacy: Help promote a culture of quality throughout the product development cycle.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience: 6+ months of experience in software testing, internships, or freelance projects count.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and ability to spot inconsistencies or edge cases.
• Basic QA Concepts: Understanding of SDLC, STLC, bug life cycle, and different types of testing (functional, UI, regression, smoke).
• Tools: Familiar with at least one bug tracking system (e.g., Jira) and test documentation tools.
• Technical Curiosity: Interest in learning test automation and basic scripting.
• Communication: Good verbal and written English skills; ability to work in a remote, async team.
  
  

Nice to have

• Familiarity with frontend debugging tools (e.g., browser dev tools).
• Exposure to API testing using tools like Postman.
• Experience with or interest in writing basic automated tests.
• Experience testing React/Next.js-based applications is a plus.
  
  

Location

Ruby Labs operates within the CET (Central European Time) zone. Applicants from any country are welcome to apply for the position as long as they are located within approximately ± 4 hours of CET. This ensures optimal collaboration and communication during working hours.

Benefits

Discover the perks of being part of our vibrant team! We offer:

• Remote Work Environment: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere, anytime, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Unlimited PTO: Enjoy unlimited paid time off to recharge and prioritize your well-being, without counting days.
• Paid National Holidays: Celebrate and relax on national holidays with paid time off to unwind and recharge.
• Company-provided MacBook: Experience seamless productivity with top-notch Apple MacBooks provided to all employees who need them.
• Flexible Independent Contractor Agreement: Unlock the benefits of flexibility, autonomy, and entrepreneurial opportunities. Benefit from tax advantages, networking opportunities, reduced employment obligations, and the freedom to work from anywhere. Read more about it here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dHF4ctKlez75whdn-ybUwP5d5Wr0BdwVrorrm_fM40Q/preview
  
  

Be part of our fast-growing team and seize this excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth!

Interview Process

After submitting your application, we conduct a thorough review, which typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may occasionally take longer due to the volume of applications received. If we see a potential fit, we proceed with the following steps:

• Recruiter Screening (40 minutes)
• Technical Interview (90 minutes)
• Final Interview (60 minutes)
  
  

Life at Ruby Labs

At Ruby Labs, we move fast, aim high, and expect the same from our team. We’re not here to play small—we’re here to build, grow, and win. That means we look for people who are ambitious, driven, and ready to give their best every single day.

This is a place for individuals who thrive under pressure, embrace challenges, and see opportunity in every obstacle. If you’re hungry to achieve, motivated by impact, and want to grow at the speed of your own ambition, Ruby Labs offers the platform to make it happen.

Here, effort is matched with reward. We recognize those who go all in and deliver results, and we create space for people who want more—more responsibility, more growth, and more success.