SENIOR QA AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Leanspace; Strasbourg; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Join a pioneering European space company as a Senior Test Engineer and play a vital role in enhancing the quality of innovative services for satellite missions. Collaborate with diverse teams in a dynamic startup environment, where your insights will directly influence space exploration. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects, contribute to test automation, and mentor fellow engineers. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a supportive culture, you will thrive in a family-friendly environment that values flexibility and professional development. If you're passionate about quality assurance and eager to make an impact in the space industry, this opportunity is for you.

Prestations

Flexibility in working hours

Remote work two days a week

Private health insurance

Meal vouchers

Subsidies for commuting costs

Yearly training budget

Assistance with relocation

Close-knit culture with social activities

Qualifications

• Mindset for quality assurance and automation testing with over 5 years of experience.
• Proficiency in UI automation and REST API testing tools.

Responsabilités

• Ensure QA in cross-functional squads and support rapid prototyping of new services.
• Mentor engineers in quality processes and drive continuous improvements.

Connaissances

Quality Assurance

UI Automation (Playwright)

REST API Testing

Automation Testing (TypeScript)

Agile Scrum Collaboration

KPI Measurement

Written and Spoken English

Outils

Postman

Swagger

New Relic

Git

Jira

Gitlab CI

Description du poste

Make Your Mark in the Space Industry!

At Leanspace, a pioneering European space company, we are not just building a software platform; we are crafting the future of space missions. With our groundbreaking cloud services, aerospace engineers are revolutionising the way we integrate, test and operate satellites. Our client base ranges from cutting-edge NewSpace ventures to established players, running space programs to monitor Earth, provide internet or IoT connectivity from space, bring satellites to orbit, remove space debris… and many other exciting use cases.

Our team of 35+ members representing 17 nationalities is the driving force behind our success. Having raised €10m so far from top-tier investors and being backed by the French government and European institutions, we are on an ambitious journey to reshape the global space market.

We are expanding our business rapidly, and we need your expertise to further innovate our platform. Our team is based in Strasbourg, France, a beautiful and vibrant city that offers a rich culture, easy access to nature and a fast-growing startup scene. Strasbourg is a highly international city, host of the European institutions, and located at the heart of Europe, near Germany and Switzerland.

Be Part of something Bigger

We are searching for a passionate Senior Test Engineer to join our engineering squads and QA team. As a senior test engineer you will be responsible for the QA in at least one cross-functional squad. You will work alongside engineers, DevOps, and a product manager, taking responsibility for the evolution of a set of our services. You will work closely with the Product Manager, providing your insights and ideas as part of the agile ceremonies that frame our 3-week sprints. You will support the squad in rapid prototyping of new services for clients, always ensuring the appropriate level of quality. You will help continuously improve the quality of existing services already used in production by our clients. You will push for improvements in our internal processes and mentor the engineers in how to reach even higher levels of quality. You will actively help reach our ambitions target for test automation, develop automated tests. You will also be part of the QA chapter, exchanging lessons learned and developing ideas for cross squad QA improvements.

You will actively contribute to our startup mindset, where we value candid feedback, continuous learning, and efficient habits, and help your colleagues become their very best selves. They will do the same for you.

What We Are Looking For

Your experience matters:

• 5+ years experience in quality assurance
• Proficiency in UI automation using Playwright
• Solid understanding of REST API testing using tools like Postman and Swagger
• Experience in automation testing of APIs using TypeScript
• Collaborate effectively within Agile Scrum teams to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables
• Helped form quality assurance processes and drive continuous improvements
• Experience with defining, measuring and acting on leading and trailing KPIs
• Solid Written and Spoken English

Bonus points for:

• Experience with performance testing methodologies and tools
• Experience in checking logs using tools like New Relic
• Familiarity with no-SQL databases
• Exposure to or interest in the space sector and understanding of the challenges in space missions
• Worked with cloud-based microservices architectures and contribute to testing efforts
• Utilize code and bug management tools, including Git and Jira
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD like Gitlab CI

Why You will Love Working With Us

• Be part of a fast-growing startup and accelerate your career.
• Influence space exploration directly through your work on satellites, rockets, and lunar missions.
• Enjoy a family-friendly environment, flexibility in working hours, and the possibility to work remotely two days a week.
• Assistance with relocation and help with the visa process if needed.
• Private health insurance (Alan).
• Meal vouchers (Swile).
• Subsidies for commuting costs.
• Close-knit culture with many social activities and team events.
• Yearly training budget of 2,000€ to invest in your professional development and advance your career.