Senior Quality Assurance Engineer – Web (f/m/d)

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer – Web (f/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time • Berlin, Germany

WHO WE ARE

At Wire, we're on a mission to revolutionise secure collaboration, making privacy the foundation of modern communication. Wire is the leading end-to-end encrypted communication platform, trusted by businesses, critical infrastructure providers, and governments worldwide. We prioritise privacy as a fundamental right, delivering the most secure communication experience across various industries. If you're passionate about redefining secure communication and want to be part of an innovative team, join us as a Quality Assurance Engineer - Web.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Employment Type: Permanent

Previous working experience: 5+ years

Working hours: 40hrs/week

Working Location: Berlin or remote Germany

Desired start date: As soon as possible

YOUR CHALLENGE AT WIRE

You’ll join our Web Platform QA team, working within a multidisciplinary group of engineers and product managers to ensure our web client delivers a world-class, secure user experience.

Our QA engineers work as embedded members of delivery teams — collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and designers throughout the full software lifecycle. You’ll also be part of the QA chapter, where best practices and learnings are shared across all product lines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work as a core member of the Web Platform team to design, build, and execute feature-driven test cases and regression tests.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Design teams to define test requirements and ensure the testability of new features.
• Create, maintain, and execute feature, integration, regression, and E2E test suites.
• Lead and coordinate testing and release activities for major, minor, and patch releases of the Web Platform.
• Drive and continuously improve automation coverage, integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage, track, and analyze defects and bug reports, ensuring timely resolution and visibility.
• Produce and maintain test documentation and reports in Testiny.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA practices, automation, and product quality.
• Support and mentor peers, sharing knowledge within the QA community.

YOUR PROFILE

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 5–7 years of experience in software quality assurance, including extensive web testing.
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks and building automation suites (preferably Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium).
• Familiar with agile delivery methodologies and iterative development (feature flags, A/B testing, rapid releases).
• Strong understanding of functional, non-functional, integration, regression, and UI testing techniques.
• Root cause analysis, documentation, and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, capable of presenting test results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Good understanding of the secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and best practices for security testing.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Collaborative and mentoring-oriented, committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Experience with automation tools (Playwright preferred; Cypress, Selenium, or TestRail a plus).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• UX/UI principles understanding and impact on user experience.
• Experience working with third-party service integrations.

DESIRABLE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL

• Security testing experience (SAST/DAST, penetration testing) and involvement in security audits or certifications.
• Experience as a Scrum Master or with agile team facilitation.
• Familiarity with testing for privacy and encryption-related applications.
• Automation: Playwright
• CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions
• Test Management: Testiny
• Test Environment: Configurable web and integration environments

WHY WIRE?

Join a market-proven (>1,000 customers) company and help Wire become the worldwide market leader.

Enjoy a yearly education budget of 1000 EUR to strengthen personal capabilities.

Urban Sports Club subscription for work-life balance.

Work from a beautiful office in the heart of Berlin or a mix of remote/onsite days to connect in person.

Fresh breakfast, daily fruits, snacks, free soft drinks, and high-quality Barista coffee at the office.

Wire is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or race.

CONTACT

Join us in shaping the future of secure communication. Click Apply now to submit your CV — we look forward to meeting you!

We are building a secure, easy-to-use, and feature-rich communication tool with the latest technologies. Our R&D is based in Berlin and other locations in Europe and the USA, where we embrace diversity and adhere to data protection standards. Regulations are a foundation supporting our commitment to secure our customers’ communication.