Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

VP.Start; On; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

VP.Start is seeking a Principal QA role focused on software testing to ensure quality across desktop, mobile, and web applications. You will design and execute test plans, collaborate with development and product teams, and drive high standards for quality and security.

Responsibilities include creating detailed test cases, performing various testing types, reporting defects, and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven experience as a Software/Application Tester or in a similar QA role.
• Strong understanding of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and QA methodologies.
• Experience with manual testing; automation skills.
• Experience as a software developer (e.g., Desktop App, or Mobile App).
• Knowledge of different testing types: functional, performance, security, and usability.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely feedback.
• Develop, document, and execute detailed test cases (manual and automated).
• Identify, record, and track bugs and errors through proper reporting tools (e.g., JIRA, or OpenProject).
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and usability testing.
• Collaborate with developers, UX/UI designers, and product managers to resolve issues.
• Verify fixes and perform re-testing before releases.
• Ensure applications meet quality, performance, and security standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and QA practices.

Skills

Software testing

Automation testing

QA methodologies

Attention to detail

Communication skills

SDLC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Tools

JIRA

OpenProject

Job description

VP.Start is seeking a Principal QA role focused on software testing to ensure quality across desktop, mobile, and web applications. You will design and execute test plans, collaborate with development and product teams, and drive high standards for quality and security.

Responsibilities include creating detailed test cases, performing various testing types, reporting defects, and continuous process improvement.