Senior QA Engineer

Product Madness, Inc.; Województwo pomorskie; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Aristocrat in Gdańsk is seeking a Senior QA Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will assure high-quality gaming content and platform software by coordinating with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver dependable, user-centered solutions.

You will lead end-to-end test strategy, execute and analyze tests across the stack, mentor QA engineers, and drive improvements in testing processes and tooling. This is a growth-focused role at a world-class technology company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional QA experience in complex, distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, QA methodologies, and testing approaches.
• Proficiency in RESTful API testing, SQL/databases, and client-side testing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; strategic pragmatism.
• Clear communication and ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute end-to-end test strategies for features and integrations.
• Analyze results, identify root causes, and manage defect lifecycle.
• Mentor QA engineers and contribute to test automation frameworks for API and client-side testing.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to ensure quality expectations are met.

Skills

QA testing

RESTful API testing

SQL/database

Client-side testing

Defect management

SDLC & QA methodologies

Communication

Mentorship

Tools

Bug Tracking

Test Case Management

Jenkins

Job description

Aristocrat is looking for an experienced Senior QA Engineer to join our dynamic team in Gdańsk. This role provides an outstanding chance to work with a world-class company recognized for innovation and excellence in gaming content and technology. In this position, you will guarantee the high quality of our products. You will work closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to create strong, dependable, and user-centered solutions. Your efforts will support our goal of bringing happiness to life through the power of play.

What You'll Do

End-to-End Test Strategy & Planning

• Build, develop, and own comprehensive, risk-based test plans for complex features and system integrations.
• Proactively identify potential quality issues and risks in requirements and architecture, providing constructive feedback.
• Define the scope of testing (manual, automated, performance, security) required for projects, ensuring efficient coverage across client and server.

Execution, Analysis & Defect Management

• Complete complex manual and automated tests across the full stack, analyzing results and identifying root causes of defects.
• Manage the full defect lifecycle, ensuring high-quality reporting and timely resolution for critical integration issues.
• Establish and report on key quality metrics, providing clear access to product health for collaborators.

Technical Excellence & Mentorship

• Demonstrate expert proficiency in our testing tools and systems (e.g., Bug Tracking, Test Case Management, SQL).
• Make valuable contributions to building and supporting test automation frameworks for API and client-side testing alike.
• Act as a mentor and technical resource for QA engineers, providing mentorship on end-to-end testing, problem-solving, and career growth.

Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Partner effectively with developers and product managers to ensure a shared understanding of requirements and quality expectations.
• Champion a "quality-first" culture by promoting continuous improvement, sharing knowledge, and facilitating discussions on quality.
• Drive tangible improvements in the team's cross-functional testing processes and tooling.

Liaise and coordinate with a dedicated project team of offshore testers while working closely with the other Lead QA.

What We’re Looking For

Must-Have

• Proven QA Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in QA, with a proven track record of testing complex, distributed systems.
• Testing Acumen: Expert understanding of SDLC, QA methodologies, and a range of testing approaches (closed system, grey box, integration).
• Technical Skills: Skilled in RESTful API testing, SQL/database fundamentals, and client-side testing.
• Strategic Pragmatism: Excellent ability to analyze complex systems, identify risks, and make pragmatic decisions. Strong problem-solving skills are essential.
• Communication & Influence: Proficient communication skills. Ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly, influence collaborators, and lead quality initiatives.
• Growth Mindset: A demonstrated history of continuous learning, proactively improving personal and team skills, and driving process improvements.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience working in the gaming industry.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins)
• Experience with performance and load testing tools.
• Proficiency with monitoring and analytics tools (e.g., New Relic, Redash).

Join us and become part of an ambitious group where your skills will help us compete at the highest level.

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Philosophie de rémunération

Nous offrons un programme complet de rémunération et d’avantages sociaux conçu pour demeurer concurrentiel sur le marché, soutenir votre bien-être et reconnaître votre contribution à notre réussite. Notre approche repose sur un principe de rémunération au rendement qui récompense l’impact individuel. Votre programme de rémunération sera déterminé en fonction de facteurs tels que vos compétences, votre expérience, vos qualifications et votre lieu de travail.

Selon votre poste et votre lieu de travail, vous pourriez être admissible à des primes et incitatifs annuels, à des avantages liés à la santé et au bien-être, à des congés rémunérés, à des régimes de retraite, à une couverture d’assurance ainsi qu’à d’autres avantages locaux ou prévus par la loi.

Les détails précis de la rémunération et des avantages associés à ce poste seront discutés au cours du processus de recrutement.