QA Engineer (Anywhere in Europe)

Jobicy; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PadSplit is seeking a QA Engineer to strengthen quality across Mobile (iOS/Android), Web, and backend Platform systems. You will own test strategies, validate end-to-end user flows, and ensure API integrity to reduce production risk.

The role requires strong cross-platform testing, API validation, and understanding of SDLC/STLC, with a proactive, ownership-driven approach in a remote startup setting.

Qualifications

• Experience testing Mobile, Web, and/or backend systems.
• Strong API validation for RESTful services and business logic.
• Solid understanding of software and testing lifecycle best practices.
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Postman or similar.
• Ability to understand system architecture, data flow, and integrations.
• Comfortable operating in a remote, fast-paced startup environment.
• High accountability with independent execution.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Own test strategy: design and execute tests across Mobile, Web, and backend services.
• End-to-end validation of complex user flows spanning frontend and backend.
• Validate APIs, ensure data integrity, and verify business logic.
• Execute cross-platform regression testing before releases for stability.
• Diagnose defects using logs, network tools, and API inspection.
• Document, prioritize, and track defects; collaborate with engineers on root cause.
• Maintain test environments, device coverage, and reliable test data.
• Proactively surface quality risks during sprint planning and releases.

Skills

Cross-Platform Testing

API Validation

SDLC/STLC Knowledge

Testing Tool Proficiency

Technical Acumen

Startup Adaptability

Ownership Mindset

Clear Communication

Tools

Postman

Job description

The Role We Need:

PadSplit is hiring a QA Engineer to strengthen quality across our Marketplace pod, spanning Mobile (iOS/Android), Web, and backend Platform systems. As our product complexity increases, we need someone who can independently validate cross-platform user flows, reduce production risk, and increase release confidence through disciplined, hands‑on testing.

The Person We Are Looking For:

We're looking for a proactive, technically fluent QA Engineer who thrives in a dynamic startup environment and takes ownership of product quality. You're comfortable working across mobile, web, and backend systems, partnering closely with Engineering and Product to identify risk early, and prevent issues before they reach production.

Here's What You'll Do Day-To-Day:

• Test Strategy Ownership - Design and execute comprehensive test strategies across Mobile, Web, and backend services.
• End-to-End Validation - Validate complex user flows that span frontend interfaces and backend systems.
• API & Backend Testing - Perform API validation, data integrity checks, and business logic testing.
• Regression Coverage - Execute cross-platform regression testing prior to releases to ensure stability.
• Issue Investigation - Diagnose defects using logs, network tools, and API inspection techniques.
• Defect Lifecycle Management - Document, prioritize, and track defects while partnering with engineers on root-cause resolution.
• Environment Management - Maintain test environments, device coverage, and reliable platform test data.
• Risk Identification - Proactively surface quality risks during sprint planning and release cycles.

Here's What You'll Need To Be Successful:

• Cross-Platform Testing Experience - Demonstrated experience testing Mobile, Web, and/or backend systems.
• API Validation Expertise - Strong experience validating RESTful APIs and backend business logic.
• SDLC/STLC Knowledge - Solid understanding of software and testing lifecycle best practices.
• Testing Tool Proficiency - Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Postman (or similar platforms).
• Technical Acumen - Ability to understand system architecture, integrations, and data flow.
• Startup Adaptability - Comfortable operating in a remote, fast-paced, and evolving environment.
• Ownership Mindset - High level of accountability with strong independent execution.
• Clear Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Compensation

Compensation is based on the role's scope, national market benchmarks, the person's expertise and experience, and the impact of their contributions to our business goals.