Test Automation Engineer (PHP / Symfony) - Remote / Freelance

Local Brand X GmbH; Mainz; Remote; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A tech company in Germany is seeking an experienced Software Engineer in Test to develop automated testing setups using PHP and Symfony. This role involves collaborating with developers, improving test frameworks, and ensuring high test coverage. The company offers flexible working hours and remote work options, aiming to build impactful software in a creative environment.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Fully remote work options

Modern tech stack

Supportive team culture

Qualifikationen

• Solid experience in software development or QA automation, preferably in PHP / Symfony.
• Hands-on experience with test frameworks (e.g. PHPUnit, Behat, Codeception).
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of test architecture.
• Strong written communication skills in English (German is a plus).

Aufgaben

• Build and maintain automated unit, functional, and integration tests in PHP.
• Analyze and debug test failures, and drive fixes together with the development team.
• Improve and extend the test automation framework continuously.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure testability and coverage of new features.
• Contribute to CI / CD pipelines and QA processes.

Kenntnisse

Software development

QA automation

PHP

Symfony

Test frameworks

English communication

Tools

PHPUnit

Behat

Codeception

Jobbeschreibung

Are you a developer with a passion for quality and test automation? Want to help build scalable, high-performing software with Symfony and modern DevOps workflows? Then Local Brand X might be the right place for you.

We're looking for an experienced Software Engineer in Test who can design and implement a robust automated testing setup in a dynamic, product-driven environment. You’ll work hands-on in PHP and collaborate closely with our engineering team to ensure high test coverage and fast feedback cycles.

Tasks

• Build and maintain automated unit, functional, and integration tests in PHP (PHPUnit, Behat, or similar)
• Analyze and debug test failures, and drive fixes together with the development team
• Improve and extend our test automation framework continuously
• Collaborate with developers to ensure testability and coverage of new features
• Contribute to CI / CD pipelines and QA processes

Requirements

• Solid experience in software development or QA automation, preferably in PHP / Symfony
• Hands-on experience with test frameworks (e.g. PHPUnit, Behat, Codeception)
• Able to work independently and take ownership of test architecture
• Strong written communication skills in English (German is a plus)

Benefits

Why Local Brand X?

Because your expertise matters here. With us, you can look forward to :

• A job in a creative, innovative and growing company
• Flexible working hours
• Fully remote work options
• A modern tech stack and meaningful, high-impact projects
• A supportive and collaborative team culture

We hire on a freelance basis. The freelance contract does not include computer hardware or any insurances.

We look forward to receiving your CV, desired salary and the earliest possible starting date.

We value diversity. That’s why we welcome all applications—regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.

Local Brand X is a leading provider of marketing management software in Germany. Our Local Marketing Platform enables companies to support their sales partners in planning and executing marketing activities and campaigns throughout the entire customer journey. The goal : to ensure consistent local marketing, increase local visibility, and ultimately boost marketing success. More than 75,000 users across 50+ brands—including BayWa, Freenet, HanseMerkur, and IVECO—already rely on solutions from Local Brand X.