Senior Quality Assurance Engineer – Web (f/m/d)

Wire Enterprise; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology company in Berlin seeks an experienced Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join the Web Platform team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in test automation, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You'll collaborate with developers and product managers, contributing to a secure and user-friendly web experience. This role offers competitive salary, working from Berlin or remotely across Germany, and a range of employee perks.

Leistungen

Yearly education budget of 1,000 EUR

Urban Sports Club subscription

Fresh breakfast and daily snacks in the office

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of QA experience with a focus on web-based products.
• Proficiency in automation frameworks like Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and iterative development.

Aufgaben

• Design, build, and execute test cases and regression tests.
• Collaborate with teams to define test requirements.
• Lead testing and release activities for the Web Platform.

Kenntnisse

Test automation frameworks

Functional testing

Agile methodologies

Root cause analysis

CI/CD pipelines

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Ausbildung

5–7 years in software testing

Tools

Playwright

Cypress

Selenium

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Testiny

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer – Web (f/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Berlin, Germany

WHO WE ARE

At Wire, we're on a mission to revolutionise secure collaboration, making privacy the foundation of modern communication. Join us to play an important role in our dynamic team.

Wire is the leading end‑to‑end encrypted communication platform, trusted by businesses, critical infrastructure providers, and governments worldwide. We prioritise privacy as a fundamental right, delivering the most secure communication experience across various industries. Our cutting‑edge encryption technology and robust security measures have made us a trusted partner in the technology, finance, healthcare, and government sectors. If you're passionate about redefining secure communication and want to be part of an innovative team, join us as a Quality Assurance Engineer – Web. Together, let's build a world where privacy and security shape the future of communication.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Employment Type: Permanent
• Previous working experience: 5+ years
• Working hours: 40hrs/week
• Working Location: Berlin or remote Germany
• Desired start date: As soon as possible

YOUR CHALLENGE AT WIRE

You’ll join our Web Platform QA team, working within a multidisciplinary group of engineers and product managers to ensure our web client delivers a world‑class, secure user experience.

Our QA engineers work as embedded members of delivery teams — collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and designers throughout the full software lifecycle. You’ll also be part of the QA chapter, where best practices and learnings are shared across all product lines.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work as a core member of the Web Platform team to design, build, and execute feature‑driven test cases and regression tests.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Design teams to define test requirements and ensure the testability of new features.
• Create, maintain, and execute feature, integration, regression, and E2E test suites.
• Lead and coordinate testing and release activities for major, minor, and patch releases of the Web Platform.
• Drive and continuously improve automation coverage, integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage, track, and analyse defects and bug reports, ensuring timely resolution and visibility.
• Produce and maintain test documentation and reports in Testiny.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA practices, automation, and product quality.
• Support and mentor peers, sharing knowledge within the QA community.

YOUR PROFILE

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experienced QA professional with 5–7 years in software testing, ideally with web‑based products.
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks and building automation suites (preferably Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium).
• Familiar with agile delivery methodologies and iterative development (feature flags, A/B testing, rapid releases).
• Strong understanding of functional, non‑functional, integration, regression, and UI testing techniques.
• Skilled in root cause analysis, documentation, and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, comfortable presenting test results, demos, or prototypes to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Good understanding of the secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and best practices for security testing.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills; proactive and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Collaborative, mentoring‑oriented, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Hands‑on experience using and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, including Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Solid understanding of UX/UI principles and their impact on user experience.
• Experience working with third‑party service integrations.

Desirable but Not Essential

• Experience in security testing (e.g., penetration testing, SAST/DAST) and contributing to security audits or certifications.
• Experience as a Scrum Master or with agile team facilitation.
• Familiarity with testing for privacy and encryption‑related applications.

Automation: Playwright

CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions

Test Management: Testiny

Test Environment: Configurable web and integration environments

WHY WIRE?

Join a market‑proven (>1,000 customers) company and drive Wire to become the worldwide market leader.

Enjoy a yearly education budget of 1,000 EUR to strengthen personal capabilities.

With an Urban Sports Club subscription, stay balanced and mentally and physically healthy!

Work from a beautiful office in the heart of Berlin or choose a mix of working from anywhere vs. spending selected days together in our office to connect on a personal level.

Enjoy fresh breakfast in the office, daily fruits, snacks, free soft drinks, and the world's best Barista coffee machine.

Wire is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or race.

CONTACT

Join us in shaping the future of secure communication. Click Apply now to submit your CV — we look forward to meeting you!

We're building a secure, easy‑to‑use, and feature‑rich communication tool with the latest technologies. We don't just create software — we're also impacting national and international committees. Our research and development occur at our Berlin headquarters and other locations in Europe and the USA, where we embrace diversity and adhere to the strictest data protection standards. We see regulations as a foundation supporting our commitment to secure our customer's communication.