Software Engineer in Test

Hostelworld; Milano; Remoto; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading online booking platform is seeking a Software Engineer in Test to ensure high quality in software and infrastructure. The role involves daily hands-on QA work, collaborating with various teams to maintain a robust platform. Ideal candidates should have 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance and a strong understanding of QA best practices. This position offers a competitive salary and full remote work options.

Servizi

Competitive salary & benefits

Enhanced annual leave plus 3 Wellbeing Days

Paid family leave

Agile working and remote work policy

Support for ongoing growth and development

Inclusive policies for leave including sickness and family

5 paid volunteering days

Competenze

• 4+ years’ experience in Software Quality Assurance.
• Strong knowledge of QA best practices.
• Experience testing websites and web applications across devices.

Mansioni

• Complete testing cycles on main website across multiple devices.
• Utilize TestRail for testing activities and reporting.
• Report bugs and track issues to resolution using Jira.

Conoscenze

QA best practices

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Formazione

ISTQB foundation qualification

Strumenti

JIRA

TestRail

Postman

Device farms

Descrizione del lavoro

At Hostelworld (Permanent), in Multiple Locations

Expires at : 2025-08-19

Remote policy : Full remote

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

The Software Engineer in Test works with a dedicated team of Software Quality Engineers to ensure high quality in the software and infrastructure of the Hostelworld platform. You will collaborate with technology groups and business owners to refine quality standards and processes for software design, development, and deployment, aiming to maintain an efficient, robust, secure, and high-performing platform supporting our growth.

You should have a minimum of 4+ years’ experience in Software Quality Assurance, focusing on web, mobile web, and web application testing for high transaction volume, customer-facing platforms. Experience on enterprise-level projects delivering robust and fast-paced solutions with a focus on continuous improvement is essential.

You will perform hands-on QA work daily, focusing on individual and team delivery. You will support your team to improve quality, ensure timely delivery, and uphold technical excellence.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Complete testing cycles on our main website across multiple devices and OS
• Understand and analyze changes to define effective test plans
• Utilize TestRail for testing activities, keeping assets updated, and reporting progress against milestones and plans
• Define and gather metrics and KPIs for QA activities
• Modify working practices based on metric analysis
• Support junior team members in automation skills and best practices
• Assist in estimating, prioritizing, planning, and coordinating QA activities within development teams
• Implement best practice tools and processes to maintain quality standards
• Develop and maintain test cases using Gherkin notation
• Execute test cases and regression suites in TestRail
• Provide production support, including patch/hot-fix testing
• Report bugs and track issues to resolution using Jira, creating reproducible scenarios
• Support regulatory, audit, and security QA internally and with external partners
• Ensure sufficient test coverage across customer-facing channels (web, mobile web, apps) and internal tools
• Collaborate with product management and technical leadership to create roadmaps, estimate work, and set priorities
• Contribute to a positive working environment aligned with company culture
• Keep stakeholders informed about QA activities affecting their goals

Main requirements

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong knowledge of QA best practices, with at least ISTQB foundation qualification
• 4+ years testing websites and web applications across devices
• Experience with JIRA, TestRail, Postman, Device farms
• Working knowledge of writing tests in Gherkin
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience gathering QA metrics and adapting approaches for efficiency
• Experience working in dispersed QA teams supporting high-quality, on-time delivery in cloud environments
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and support team members
• Excellent organization and time-management skills in a dynamic environment
• Ability to handle escalations and multiple priorities effectively
• Clear communication skills for working with team members and stakeholders
• Knowledge of modern quality approaches like BDD is a bonus
• Automation experience with Playwright and/or TypeScript is advantageous

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary & benefits
• Enhanced annual leave plus 3 Wellbeing Days per year
• Paid family leave (maternity, paternity, surrogacy & adoption)
• Agile working and a Working from Abroad Policy
• Support for ongoing growth and development
• Inclusive policies (sickness, menopause, compassionate, and fertility leave)
• 5 paid volunteering days to give back to your community