Senior Test Automation Engineer/Software Development Engineer in Test

Join a highly collaborative and product-focused engineering team that's redefining how quality assurance integrates with software development. As a Senior Test Automation Engineer/Software Development Engineer in Test, you will work closely with developers, product managers, customer success and designers to ensure every feature delivers exceptional quality and user satisfaction.

What you'll do

• Drive the design and implementation of automation frameworks using tools like Playwright, ensuring scalable, reliable, and maintainable test coverage
• Collaborate closely with engineers during the development lifecycle to identify edge cases and potential pitfalls early
• Screen and refine incoming tasks, ensuring clear requirements and testability before development begins
• Conduct exploratory testing for complex workflows and manual testing during scheduled release cycles to ensure seamless launches
• Challenge engineers to uphold high-quality standards in code, functionality, and user experience, contributing to a culture of engineering excellence
• Experiment with AI-driven testing approaches, identifying opportunities to enhance the speed and depth of QA processes
• Monitor production systems and implement automated checks to maintain platform reliability and detect regressions proactively
• Contribute to cross-functional projects, offering insights into testing strategies for smarter platform initiatives or AI-powered features

What you'll need

• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance or software testing, with a strong focus on automation
• Proficiency in TypeScript and familiar with Page Object Model patterns
• Proficiency with automation tools like Playwright or Cypress and experience designing reusable frameworks
• Experience with Vue.js or similar modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular)
• Understanding of API and integration testing and experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
• Familiar with testing AI/ML features that produce non-deterministic outputs
• Skilled in exploratory and manual testing, with an eye for spotting edge cases and understanding complex workflows
• Thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment where priorities shift, and enjoy collaborating with engineers, product managers, and designers

Nice to have

• Excited by the opportunity to experiment with AI/LLMs to redefine traditional QA approaches
• Enjoy mentoring teammates and fostering a collaborative environment where quality is a shared responsibility

What they offer

• Competitive salary plus pre-IPO equity package
• 30 vacation days a year plus public holidays, with option to upgrade to 40 days; month-long paid sabbatical after 5 years
• 2,000 EUR yearly development budget and full access to Good Habitz platform
• Fully sponsored Urban Sports Club M membership and Oliva subscription with 1:1 therapy sessions
• 1,000 EUR one-time work-from-home stipend; work from anywhere up to 2 months a year
• Hybrid work: 2 days per week in Berlin office (Tuesdays and Thursdays) with sponsored lunch