Senior QA Automation - Remote

Overview

As a Test engineer, you will play a crucial role in both the strategic and hands-on aspects of ensuring software quality. This role demands a proactive approach to ‘shifting quality to the left,’ meaning you’ll work to identify and mitigate risks early in the development process. Your day-to-day will involve a mix of manual testing and developing automated test suites, always with the goal of enhancing product quality from ideation throughout the delivery to production.

In Short

• Work in a cross-functional team, constantly looking for ways to improve software quality from inception through to deployment.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for your product area, deeply understanding its functionality, use cases, and customer impact.
• Work closely with the team to define acceptance criteria for new features and to identify areas for testing focus.
• Hands-on testing across a range of functional and non-functional tests.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts, with focus on API and UI testing.
• Conduct test code reviews and assist in the development of testing frameworks and tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness of testing activities.
• Reviewing end-to-end process and collaborating with software engineers to ensure test coverage across all layers of our tech stack.
• Integrate automated tests within our CI/CD pipelines and optimize testing phases.
• Reviewing and discussing test results with the rest of the team and documenting identified issues for resolution.
• Triage failures, communicate with stakeholders, identify root-causes and corrective actions.

Requirements

• A degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Software Quality Assurance or Test Engineer position as part of a wider cross-functional team in a highly collaborative environment.
• Experience with testing within an Agile development environment with a CI/CD pipeline.
• Knowledge and working experience with at least one programming language.
• Strong analytical approach and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Experience with testing web applications, including automation, and a deep understanding of how they work.
• Previous experience with testing APIs, including automation.
• Experience in writing and running basic SQL statements.
• Basic knowledge of OOP programming concepts.
• Solid English skills, both written and spoken.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Organized and disciplined work ethic.

Benefits

• Remote Office – Flexible hybrid form of working
• Parking Space – We provide free parking spots
• Fun Office Space – We offer a game zone and a relaxation area
• Health Insurance – Additional private health insurance, including dental care plan
• Personal Development – Company-sponsored training budget to further develop your skills
• Employee Referral Programme – Receive a bonus for referring a friend
• Holidays – Enjoy extra 5 days after your 1st and 5th year
• Social Events – We love to celebrate our success together
• Family Insurance – Add insurance to a family member
• Offering sport cards – 100% sponsored by the company