Key skills
CloudDistributed SystemsLinuxPythonSeleniumC++CGoAIPlaywrightCI/CD
About this role
Role Overview
- Own and evolve QA strategy for a complex, distributed system used in real-world environments
- Design and build scalable automated testing frameworks (backend, infrastructure, and web) integrated into CI/CD
- Drive a shift-left testing culture, enabling engineers to catch issues early and systematically
- Identify systemic risks and failure points across cloud services, virtual file systems, and APIs—before customers ever see them
- Define high-impact test scenarios that go beyond standard coverage and reflect real-world usage
- Establish observability, alerting, and feedback loops to continuously improve product quality
- Collaborate closely with engineers and product teams to embed quality into every stage of development
- Share expertise and support colleagues on best practices in testing, automation, and quality engineering
Requirements
- Several years of experience (typically 5+) in software quality engineering, with a strong focus on automation
- Proven track record of building and scaling automated testing frameworks
- Strong programming skills in at least one language (e.g., Python, C++, or similar)
- Deep experience in backend and system-level testing, including Linux environments, containers, and cloud/distributed systems
- A mindset of ownership and curiosity—you don’t just find bugs; you prevent them
- Strong debugging and analytical skills, with the ability to understand complex system behavior
- Experience defining QA strategies, test architecture, and quality metrics
- Nice to have: Experience with Playwright, Selenium, or similar for end-to-end testing
- Background in performance or load testing
- Experience working in environments using AI-assisted development tools
Tech Stack
- Cloud
- Distributed Systems
- Linux
- Python
- Selenium
Benefits
- 30 days of paid time off per year
- Affordable access to a vast network of fitness and wellness facilities through EGYM Wellpass subsidy
- Deutschlandticket subsidy to support sustainable travel using public transport
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid work setup, enabling you to plan your work around your life, and not your life around work!
- Full visa and relocation support for international candidates
- Attractive bike leasing model through JobRad
- Competitive compensation package that values the skills and experience you bring
- Up to 4000 EUR employee referral bonus
- Financial support for local language classes to help you in your journey of integrating into the culture!