Senior Software Quality Engineer (F/M/D)

• 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
• Nice to have: Background in performance or load testing
• Nice to have: Experience working in environments using AI-assisted development tools