Senior Software QA Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Noord-Holland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Senior Software QA engineer to own testing for web frontend/backend across the European market. You will analyze requirements, design test plans, execute manual and automated tests, and ensure release readiness for global platforms.

This 12-month fixed-term role requires ISTQB-level thinking, Python/Selenium automation, and strong communication in English within an agile, distributed team environment.

Qualifications

• ISTQB certification or equivalent experience.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and reliability.
• Strong Web/Mobile UI testing experience.
• Familiar with Agile/Scrum environments and version control (Git).
• Experience with JIRA/Confluence for requirements/defect management and knowledge of data formats (JSON, XML, YAML) and API testing.
• Experience with Python and Selenium in test framework contexts.
• Knowledge of relational databases/SQL and working with geographically distributed teams.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Analysts/Developers to analyze requirements and specify test suites.
• Initiate and own test execution using manual and automation techniques.
• Monitor test status and quality metrics to support Go/No-Go decisions.
• Adapt test coverage to changing requirements and mitigate risks.
• Coordinate defect lifecycles and retest fixes with the development team.
• Balance manual/exploratory testing with automation to maximize efficiency.
• Maintain and expand regression test suites using Python/Selenium framework.

Skills

ISTQB

Web/Mobile UI testing

Agile/Scrum

Git

JIRA/Confluence

API testing (JSON/XML/YAML)

Python

Selenium

SQL

English communication

Distributed teams

Tools

Git

JIRA

Confluence

Python

Selenium

Job description

What to Expect

the company’s Applications Engineering team owns the customer digital experience and is at the forefront of building a consistent, global customer experience across all digital touchpoints. We are the face of the company worldwide through the company.com. We work quickly and collaboratively to build elegant solutions to complex problems and are developing next generation platforms that will allow a seamless, scalable digital experience and connect our customers to every product we sell and every service we provide worldwide.

As a Senior Software QA engineer you will focus on web frontend/backend applications, intended for, but not limited to, the European market. You will analyze requirements, specify and run tests, and identify risks and necessary mitigations for our in-house developed system. You will not only work on urgent direct changes, but also independently, on large-scope regional projects. You are therefore responsible for conducting tests prior to product launches to ensure that the software meets or surpasses the expected quality and reliability levels.

This is a demanding position that requires the ability to multitask, prioritize and adapt to frequent changes in an extremely fast-paced, collaborative international environment.Please be aware this role is a 12 month fixed term contract.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with Business Analysts and Developers to analyze requirements and specify the required tests suites to ensure proper test coverage.
• Initiate and own test execution, using both manual and automation techniques.
• Monitor test status, both in execution and quality metrics, to ensure reliable information is provided to support Go/No-Go decisions.
• Follow up on planned and unplanned changes, adapting test coverage to mitigate risk at all times.
• Monitor the defect lifecycle, coordinating required fixes, and retesting with the development team.
• Adapt to different scenarios, switching context between manual/exploratory testing and Automation techniques as required to maximize efficiency.
• Maintain and expand regression test suites using our existing Python/Selenium framework.

What You'll Bring

• Strong knowledge of SQA and Software Testing Life Cycle practices (ISTQB certifications or equivalent experience)
• Attention to detail and a keen interest in quality and reliability Solid experience and knowledge of Web/Mobile UI testing.
• Familiar with Agile/Scrum development environments and experience with version control, preferentially GIT
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence for requirement/defect management and knowledge of data transport structures such as JSON, XML, YAML and API testing
• Experience with Python and Selenium in test framework contexts Knowledge of relational databases/SQL and geographically distributed teams (some flexibility in working hours is necessary due to teams/releases in different time zones)
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders in both written and verbal form (mastering the English language is required)

the company is an Equal Opportunity / Affline Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

the company is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.