Junior QA Engineer – m/f/x

Progyny, Inc.

Junior QA Engineer testing Progyny Global’s fertility and family-building benefits software. Creating manual and Playwright-based automated tests across integrated product systems.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeBerlin • 🇩🇪 GermanyJunior💰 €43,000 - €48,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in manual and automated software testing, including test case creation and bug reporting, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment. Familiarity with tools like Playwright, Jira, and GitHub enhances the ability to support testing processes and automation.

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Manual Software TestingAutomated Testing with PlaywrightBug Reporting with JiraAgile MethodologyTest Case Creation

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Hard Skills

Manual Software TestingAutomated TestingTest Case CreationBug ReportingBasic JavaScriptBasic TypeScriptBasic PythonAPI TestingBasic SQLCI/CD Knowledge

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsConfidence in Asking QuestionsWillingness to Learn

Tools & Technologies

PlaywrightJiraGitHubPostmanGit

Industry Keywords

Agile EnvironmentAI ToolsTest Automation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CypressJavaScriptPythonSeleniumSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manually test new features, bug fixes, and existing product flows
Create and execute clear test cases
Write and maintain automated tests using Playwright
Report, track, and retest bugs using Jira
Review user stories and raise questions when requirements are unclear
Collaborate with Developers and Product Managers throughout the testing process
Support test automation within GitHub Actions workflows
Learn how different product areas and third-party integrations work together
Explore how AI tools can support testing, documentation, and automation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Some practical experience with manual software testing, through work, an internship, training, or personal projects
Basic experience with Playwright or another automation tool such as Cypress or Selenium
Basic knowledge of test case creation and bug reporting
Familiarity with Jira or a similar bug-tracking tool
Experience working in, or a good understanding of, an Agile environment
Good communication skills and confidence asking questions when something is unclear
Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and product processes
Basic JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python knowledge (nice to have)
Basic experience with Git and GitHub (nice to have)
API testing experience using Postman or a similar tool (nice to have)
Basic SQL or CI/CD knowledge (nice to have)
Experience using AI tools as part of your work or learning (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus program & company equity
Fertility & family-building benefits: Access to Progyny Global Platform + €5,000 benefits budget
Mental health support: 1:1 psychologist sessions & wellness tools via Spring Health
Sustainable mobility benefit: Dance e-bike subscription or BVG public transport ticket
Hybrid work: Up to 2 days per week from home
Remote work: Up to 8 weeks per year