Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

*Flexibility of being able to work hybrid (2 days/week in the office in Bucharest), labor contract (CIM)

Your new company
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Our client is dedicated to accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. They assist their customers in powering economies and delivering the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and an improved quality of life. Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and they take their responsibility seriously. Their mission is to continue electrifying the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it.

Your new role:

As a Senior QA Engineer you will:

• Take ownership of the quality assurance process for software releases, ensuring thorough planning, execution, and closure of testing activities.
• Lead the development and maintenance of both manual and automated test cases, while promoting best practices and mentoring team members.
• Design and evolve robust test automation frameworks that integrate seamlessly with CI/CD pipelines, supporting both cloud and on-premise environments.
• Drive a quality-first mindset within Agile teams, emphasizing early testing and continuous feedback.
• Plan and execute non-functional testing strategies, including performance, scalability, and reliability assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine testing processes and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Manage and prioritize defect and automation backlogs, ensuring timely resolution and measurable progress.
• Contribute to team growth through hiring, onboarding, and skill development initiatives.
• Apply a deep understanding of product architecture to identify opportunities for automation and quality improvements.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that values transparency, accountability, and innovation.

What you'll need to succeed:

Education Qualification:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB or equivalent are a plus.

Technical Expertise:

• Proven experience in testing web, desktop, and mobile applications, with a strong focus on automation and performance testing.
• Hands-on knowledge of tools and technologies such as:
• Automation & Testing
  : REST Assured, JUnit, TestCafe, SoapUI, QTest
• Performance
  : JMeter, K6
• CI/CD & DevOps
  : Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
• Languages & Frameworks
  : Java, Angular, , NestJS
• Databases & APIs
  : Postgres, RESTful services
• Containers & Cloud
  : Docker, Kubernetes, cloud-native testing
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, including TDD, BDD, and shift-left testing strategies.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and cloud-based platforms.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience designing test strategies for complex enterprise systems.
• Ability to break down technical challenges and estimate testing efforts effectively.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring QA teams and driving process improvements.
• Comfortable working across time zones and collaborating with global teams.

What you'll get in return:

• A comprehensive onboarding experience, including a dedicated 1-month ramp-up period.
• Flexible working hours and a clear hybrid working policy.
• Private medical insurance, with the option to extend coverage to family members.
• Competitive financial compensation for travel and on-site assignments.
• Access to personalized development and training programs throughout the year.
• Additional vacation days based on professional experience, plus an annual bonus.
• Annual performance-based salary review.
• A wide range of subscriptions, discounts, and vouchers (e.g., book lending services, fitness memberships, holiday gifts, daily meal vouchers).
• Extra days off for special occasions and family-related benefits.
• A wellbeing program that includes health-focused events, wellness apps, and confidential employee support services.