QA Engineer
We develop and operate customised IT solutions for the Vorwerk Group and drive the digital transformation with innovative services and agile methods. Our vision: ‘We are your IT @Vorwerk’ - an integrated part of value creation and a reliable partner within the Group, which can look back on more than 140 years of history.
As a successful international company, we offer a creative, collaborative work environment and support at every stage of life, ensuring work-life balance with various benefits.
Join us in shaping the future of Vorwerk.
Job Purpose
We are looking for a passionate, results oriented, ambitious, and self-driven Quality Assurance Engineer who wants to play a challenging role in the development of our digital products, to be located in our Development Center in Madrid, Spain.
As Quality Engineer, you are a key role for delivering quality to the customers. So that, you'll need to proactively participate in all the Software Delivery LifeCycle (SDLC) stages to provide the QA point of view, mentoring to the team where needed with the quality related best practices, and aiming for a DEVOPS culture.
We are up to combine Vorwerk's long-standing, high-quality engineering experience with agile methodologies, leading edge technologies and laser-sharp focus on customer satisfaction.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Master's degree on IT or comparable qualification or equivalent work experience
• 5 years of relevant experience in Software QA, including test automation.
• Demonstrable experience in designing and implementing CI/CD related concepts: production pipes, build and test automation frameworks, CI/CD infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with Test Automation Frameworks and tools (e.g. Wdio, Selenium, Cucumber)
• Demonstrable knowledge of the different types of testing, their application (where, how and when) and their place in the testing pyramid, from unit tests to E2E testing.
• Excellent knowledge of Agile project methodologies, familiar working in a Scrum team
• Familiar with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence)
• Strong technical documentation skills
Nice to have:
• Experience with performance testing, using frameworks like JMeter.
• BDD acceptance criteria understanding, implementation and execution.
• Experience with monitoring tools.
• QA Certifications like ISTQB.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES / SOFT SKILLS
• Self-starter who is proactive and prioritizes their workload, managing others, presenting to executives, organizing and directing work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and independent self-direction coupled with an aptitude for team collaboration and open communication
• Strong leadership and communication & documentation skills on senior level with the ability to listen, articulate positions, and advocate own position
• Independence, team spirit, enthusiasm and integration skills, as well as a strong ability to network and shape positive working relationships
• International experience in different regions, functions and cultures
• Fluency in English.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
• Provide expert knowledge on QA best practices, verify quality assurance standards as needed.
• Provide insights, guidance and mentorship to internal and external stakeholders to demonstrate how the Quality can be applied on every stage of the SDLC.
• Design, develop, execute and maintain test cases for our applications.
• Automate functional testing and test any new feature to ensure integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and technical specifications.
• Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
• Develop test procedures and other quality documentation: test plans, test cases, and reporting
• Identify and prioritize test conditions addressing product risks and features to be tested
• Identify necessary test data to support test conditions and test cases
• Participate in the technical/product review/planning/refinement process contributing from a QA perspective
• Driving the adoption of automated testing and CI/CD best practices, by setting up & maintaining a CI system
• Log and document bugs in the tracking system - Jira
Benefits that truly fit you:
Exciting challenges & career growth – Take on impactful challanges in an agile environment and actively shape your professional development.
Team success & continuous learning – We foster a culture of collaboration and shared achievements while investing in your ongoing growth, including an annual €2,500 budget for training, courses, and professional development opportunities.
Flexibility that fits your life – Enjoy flexible working hours with flextime options, 25 days of vacation, and half a day off on your birthday, plus the freedom to work from home for a better work-life balance.
Health & Well-being – Enjoy private health insurance with Sanitas, providing comprehensive medical coverage for your peace of mind, with the option to include your family members, along with access to on-site sports facilities to support your well-being.
Annual Variable Bonus – Earn a performance-based bonus as a percentage of your annual gross salary (pro-rated), linked to both your personal achievements and the company's financial results.
Product Discount – Get a 50% discount on TM and Kobold vacuum cleaners, available for new purchases every three years.
Language Learning – Access online English and German classes to enhance your language skills and support your professional growth.
Flexible Compensation – Customize your benefits by allocating part of your salary to expenses like transport tickets, meal vouchers, and more, optimizing your tax savings and overall compensation.