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Software Engineer in Test (Berlin)

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20 days ago
Berlin, GermanyMid Level / Senior
H1B Sponsor

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for new and existing features.
  • Identify ambiguities or gaps in product specifications and propose improvements to ensure testability.
  • Automate key scenarios using the Playwright-based test framework (TypeScript).
  • Perform manual exploratory testing for complex, high-impact features.
  • Analyze and communicate test results, triaging issues with actionable insights.
  • Maintain and evolve testing standards, procedures, and documentation.
  • Set up and manage testing environments to mirror production usage patterns.
  • Investigate customer-reported issues, including log analysis and severity assessment.
  • Collaborate with developers and product managers to drive quality from feature design through release.
  • Contribute to release decisions with risk assessments and test coverage summaries.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to elevate quality across the SDLC.
  • Identify and advocate for opportunities to expand test coverage across the organization.

Requirements

  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in software QA within SaaS, preferably in customer engagement or contact center platforms.
  • Strong track record in creating and executing both manual and automated test strategies.
  • Proficiency in automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress) and modern development workflows.
  • Deep understanding of QA methodologies, processes, and CI/CD practices.
  • Attention to detail with a bias toward risk-based testing.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, including backend and frontend issue investigation.
  • Ability to think like an end-user and test accordingly.
  • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to advocate for quality.
  • Experience mentoring peers or contributing to testing infrastructure is a plus.

Tech Stack

CypressDatadogGrafanaTypeScript

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