Software QA / Test Engineer

At Pflegia we are building and operating an innovative job matching platform, which intelligently brings together caregivers and healthcare employers. Our vision is to become Europe's leading job platform for nursing professions and to fight the nursing crisis! Therefore we are looking for reinforcement to build up our internal web development department. Become part of the team and shape the nursing job market together with us!

Tasks

• Advise Development Teams: Advocate for test automation best practices and shift-left testing principles
• Understand Code Flow: Gain a deep understanding of code and data interaction across different components
• Translate Requirements: Interpret project documents, customer needs, and product goals to develop and execute test cases
• Maintain Test Automation: Set up, maintain, and execute test automation frameworks for Mobile, Desktop, and Web applications, building comprehensive test scenarios and acceptance tests
• Manual and Exploratory testing: Efficiently test new features with user experience in mind for on-time delivery
• Investigate and Report Bugs: Collaborate with the technical support team to investigate customer issues, test bugs, and manage bug reports
• Technical Communication: Facilitate clear communication with stakeholders and understand their systems thoroughly
• Collaborate on Product Design: Work closely with deployment teams, resolve system-level issues, and provide input on the testability of functional elements and product designs
• Document Testing Actions: Record all testing activities in daily and weekly reports
• Analyze and Improve Systems: Break down software systems for analysis and work with other teams to enhance overall design
• Research and Upgrade Practices: Stay updated on test tools, methodologies, and trends to continuously improve existing practices and processes
• Ensure Final Quality: Oversee the final quality assurance on production releases

Requirements

What You'll Need:

• Proficiency in Typescript and Cypress to create robust automated tests
• Experience with Load Testing using K6 or similar
• API Testing Expertise (GraphQL and REST APIs) using Postman or similar
• Solid Knowledge of test methodologies, techniques and approaches to ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Good Understanding of risk-based testing to identify criticalities
• Familiarity with working in Agile/Scrum environments

What We're Looking For:

• Working Hours should be possible to align with the Americas (ca. 2 PM CET to 11 PM CET)
• Keen Eye for Risks and Errors: Ability to identify potential issues and suggest improvements
• Team Player/Self-Starter: Enjoy working with the team but at the same time take ownership of your tasks
• Excellent Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written abilities
• Time Management and Organizational Skills: Efficiently balance quality with speed and meet deadlines

Bonus Points:

• Experience with performance testing using K6
• Familiarity with Jest testing framework
• Exposure to Behaviour Driven Development
• Familiarity with Google Core Web Vitals

Benefits

• A steep learning curve by working with our team
• Regular feedback conversations
• Flat hierarchies with short decision-making paths (start-up mentality) and an open corporate culture with helpful & communicative colleagues
• A pleasant workplace (open-plan office centrally located in a beautiful old building in Berlin) with home office option
• A very nice and cooperative working atmosphere
• Free drinks in the office

We have a lean and quick hiring process, do not hesitate to apply!