[VKS] Senior Test Engineer

Applicants must be based in Romania to be considered!

Software Mind develops solutions that make an impact for companies around the globe. Tech giants & unicorns, transformative projects, emerging technologies and limitless opportunities – these are a few words that describe an average day for us. Building cross-functional engineering teams that take ownership and crave more means we’re always on the lookout for talented people who bring passion and creativity to every project. Our culture embraces openness, acts with respect, shows grit & guts and combines employment with enjoyment.

Project – the aim you’ll have

Our client is a gaming company established to reform the national gaming system. Operating under the principle of exclusivity, its mission is to provide games responsibly, mitigate gambling-related risks, and ensure player protection while preventing fraud.

The company offers a wide range of games divided into three main categories: Lucky Games, Casino Games, and Betting Games. It emphasizes operating responsibly and contributing to a safe and secure gaming environment.

Position – how you’ll contribute

• Lead the analysis of requirements and collaborate closely with development teams to define and shape deliverables.
• Perform in-depth test analysis and define comprehensive test coverage while accounting for dependencies, limitations, and potential risks.
• Design, update, and execute advanced test plans and test cases, ensuring optimal coverage.
• Generate and manage complex test data through application logic or API requests during various stages of test execution.
• Conduct robust API testing, including data extraction and validation, while understanding and testing API workflows comprehensively.
• Identify and debug issues using application logs and system/service logs.
• Evaluate and improve test outputs, ensuring traceability, coverage, and quality progress.
• Develop and maintain detailed test documentation, including test plans, reports, and strategies.
• Ensure that business requirements are mapped to functional specifications and maintain sufficient test coverage throughout.
• Report detailed and actionable test results, document defects clearly, and follow up on resolutions, including verifying fixes and updating bug tracking tools.
• Act as a quality advocate by working proactively with the development team to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
• Contribute to the improvement of QA processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance overall product quality.

Expectations – the experience you need

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in software testing, with a proven track record in manual testing.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies and the ability to improve and implement testing strategies.
• Extensive experience in web testing, browser debugging, and cross-platform testing.
• Proficient in HTML, XML, JSON, and comfortable with tools for testing tasks.
• Hands-on experience with API testing, API workflows, and data validation principles, including a strong command of testing tools like Postman or SoapUI.
• Advanced proficiency with UNIX/LINUX environments, including command-line operations and basic shell scripting.
• Expertise with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Confluence).
• Strong experience in Agile environments, with the ability to adapt to iterative development processes.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with an ability to mentor junior QA team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with distributed teams, emphasizing proactive communication and coordination.

Position at: Software Mind Romania

Why us? Because there are many perks waiting for you:

• Competitive salary & periodical review;
• New technologies & experience working on international projects;
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home;
• An agile, supportive, and non-bureaucratic organizational culture;
• Monthly Lunch Tickets received on card;
• Additional medical insurance and paid self development leaves;
• Paid Team Building Activities based on Projects and Interests;
• More intriguing benefits will be revealed during our online interviews...