Software Quality Engineer – Manual Testing (Embedded Linux/Android Systems)

Luxoft Poland; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft Poland seeks a Software Quality Engineer (Regular level) to perform manual, component-level testing for video collaboration devices with embedded Android. You will validate software components and interact with hardware in a hybrid Kraków-based setting.

Responsibilities include regression, exploratory and ad hoc testing, documenting results in Confluence, and defect tracking in JIRA. Requires 3–5 years of manual testing, Linux/macOS skills, and fluency in English and Polish.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manual software testing experience, component/subsystem level.
• Hands-on testing of embedded systems or hardware products.
• Strong Linux/macOS terminal skills including SSH.
• Experience with JIRA for defects and test execution.
• Fluent English and Polish (spoken and written).
• Willingness to work in a Kraków hybrid model on-site.
• Analytical mindset, detail-oriented, good collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual, component-level test cases.
• Validate software components before system integration.
• Perform regression, exploratory, and ad hoc testing.
• Functional testing with focus on component behavior.
• Verify hardware-software interactions in real conditions.
• Log and verify fixes; re-test defects.

Skills

Manual testing

Component testing

Embedded testing

Linux/macOS

JIRA

Networking basics

Documentation

English

Polish

Cross-functional

Analytical

Ownership

Tools

SSH

ADB

Linux terminal

Job description

- Role: Software Quality Engineer (Regular level) with a strong focus on manual, component-level testing.

- Product: Video Collaboration devices with embedded Android operating system

- Core Activity: Validating individual components and subsystems, ensuring high quality, reliability, and usability.

- Interaction: Hands-on role combining software validation with real hardware interaction.

- Location Requirement: Hybrid model, requires on-site presence in Kraków. Open only to candidates based in Kraków.

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities:
• Execute manual, component-level test cases.
• Validate individual software components and subsystems before system-level integration.
• Perform:
  • Regression testing
  • Exploratory testing
  • Ad hoc testing
• Functional testing (strong focus on component behavior)
• Validate hardware-software interactions under real-world conditions.
• Verify fixes and perform bug re-testing.

B. Test Design & Documentation

• Analyze Requirements and technical specifications to define component-level test coverage.
• Design, maintain, and execute test scenarios and test cases.
• Create and maintain test documentation, test scenarios, and knowledge base pages in Confluence.
• Ensure test coverage aligns with product risks, component maturity, and sprint goals.
• Identify, report, track, and verify component-level defects using JIRA.
• Provide clear reproduction steps, logs, and evidence related to specific components.
• Collaborate closely with developers, automation engineers, and product owners during development cycles.

D. Technical & Environment Responsibilities

• Work daily with Linux/macOS terminal tools (SSH, ADB, logs, system commands).
• Perform basic network-related activities (connectivity, configuration, troubleshooting).
• Operate in Linux or macOS environments.
• Interact directly with physical devices, cameras, and component-level test setups in the lab and local setup.
• Cooperate with the automation team by contributing component-focused test ideas and scenarios to Python-based automated test repositories.
• Identify component test cases suitable for automation based on manual testing results.

Must have

• A.Required:
• Experience: 3–5 years in manual software testing, preferably at component or subsystem level.
• Embedded Systems: Hands-on experience testing embedded systems or hardware-related products.
• Linux/macOS: Strong working knowledge including terminal usage and SSH.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux/macOS debugging tools
• Tools: Experience with JIRA for defect tracking and test execution.
• Networking: Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, connectivity, basic diagnostics).
• 7.Documentation: Ability to create clear, structured test documentation.
• Language: Fluency in English and Polish (spoken and written).
• Work Model: Willingness to work in a hybrid model with on-site presence in Kraków.
• B Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a component-quality mindset.
• Attention to detail and ownership of assigned components.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to improve testing practices.

Nice to have

• Basic experience or interest in Python-based test automation..
• Experience testing camera, video, or multimedia components.
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts from a QA perspective.