diff --git a/.github/workflows/backend-ci.yml b/.github/workflows/backend-ci.yml
index fac5600..54b0834 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/backend-ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/backend-ci.yml
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ jobs:
         run: |
           python -m pip install --upgrade pip
           pip install -r requirements.txt
+          pip install pytest
 
       - name: Verify imports and app wiring
         run: |