Senior QA Engineer (Backend) (Remote - Europe)

Jobgether; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A tech recruitment partner is seeking a Senior QA Engineer (Backend) for a fully remote position based in Europe. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, focusing on backend systems and API testing. You will design and implement testing frameworks, work within a CI/CD environment, and ensure the quality of complex backend services. This role offers benefits such as comprehensive health insurance, wellness credits, and a work-from-anywhere stipend.

Leistungen

Comprehensive health insurance

Work-from-anywhere stipend

Annual wellness and learning credits

All-expenses-paid annual company retreat

Flexible working hours

Qualifikationen

• Strong expertise in backend systems and API testing.
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies.
• Ability to debug complex technical issues.

Aufgaben

• Design, implement, and execute manual and automated tests for backend APIs.
• Develop and maintain an automation strategy integrated into CI/CD.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to maximize test coverage.

Kenntnisse

Backend systems testing

API testing

Automation frameworks (Playwright, Cypress, etc.)

Programming in TypeScript, Java, or Python

Understanding of CI/CD pipelines

Performance testing knowledge

Debugging skills

SQL/NoSQL databases

Ausbildung

5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance

Tools

JMeter

Gatling

Jobbeschreibung

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior QA Engineer (Backend) in Europe.

As a Senior QA Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping and executing the automation strategy that ensures the stability and quality of complex backend systems. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain automated testing frameworks that power a global digital platform used by millions. This role offers the opportunity to innovate within a fast-paced, remote-first environment, where your work directly impacts user experience and service reliability. You’ll lead quality initiatives, strengthen testing infrastructure, and help build a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in software delivery.

Accountabilities

• Design, implement, and execute manual and automated tests (functional, regression, and performance) for backend APIs and systems.
• Develop and maintain an automation strategy integrated into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure efficient and reliable releases.
• Test backend connectivity, APIs, and integrations to guarantee system reliability and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and designers to review user stories, ensure requirements are met, and maximize test coverage.
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics, proactively identifying and resolving potential performance or reliability issues.
• Evaluate and enhance testing frameworks, tools, and processes to optimize automation efficiency.
• Contribute to QA roadmap planning and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen backend testing infrastructure.
• Support the QA Guild’s growth by mentoring peers and sharing best practices in automation, performance, and integration testing.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, with strong expertise in backend systems and API testing.
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, including automation and performance testing.
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, Cucumber, Selenium, RestAssured, or similar.
• Strong programming skills in TypeScript, Java, Python, or an equivalent language.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitHub Actions.
• Deep understanding of HTTP protocol, WebSocket communication, and client-server architectures.
• Experience in performance testing using tools like JMeter or Gatling.
• Ability to debug complex technical issues and decompose application functionalities logically.
• Working knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to collaborate across distributed, multicultural teams.
• Bonus: Experience with telecom systems, Agile methodologies, or eSIM/GSMA technologies.

Benefits

• Fully remote position within the European time zone.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Work-from-anywhere stipend to support your remote setup.
• Annual wellness and learning credits for personal and professional growth.
• All-expenses-paid annual company retreat in an exciting international destination.
• Flexible working hours and autonomy in how you structure your day.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values diversity, equity, and transparency.

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