Offer summary

Qualifications:

At least 5+ years of experience in software testing, including manual and automated testing., Proficiency in Playwright and Python for test automation., Strong background in API testing, including design and automation., Experience in setting up and maintaining automated test pipelines, preferably with GitLab CI..

Key responsibilities:

Lead and develop the QA strategy in collaboration with leadership.

Implement AI-powered testing tools and automate regression suites.

Manage end-to-end testing activities, including planning, execution, and reporting.

Mentor QA engineers and integrate QA processes into Agile development.

Job description

Your responsibilities

Lead and evolve the QA strategy in collaboration with tech and product leadership.
Implement AI-powered test case generation, defect analysis, and automated regression suite optimization
Drive end-to-end testing activities: strategy, planning, execution, automation, reporting, and release readiness.
Mentor and guide QA engineers while maintaining hands-on involvement in project testing.
Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to integrate QA seamlessly into the development lifecycle.
Build automated test frameworks from scratch and continuously improve existing ones (Playwright/Python).
Define test cases based on technical and business requirements.
Support CI/CD processes and ensure high-quality automated pipelines (GitLab CI).
Ensure visibility of QA metrics and quality KPIs (i.e. test coverage, defect leakage, and release quality) across all levels of the organization.
Work independently, managing priorities and deadlines.
Advocate for a quality-first mindset within the organization.

Requirements

Proven experience in large-scale software projects, with at least 5+ years of experience in software testing.
Strong background in both manual and automated testing.
Track record of mentoring QA engineers and building high-performing QA teams.
Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.
Expertise in Playwright and Python-based test automation.
Advanced API testing (Postman) experience: design, security, execution, and automation.
Experience in setting up and maintaining automated test pipelines from scratch (GitLab CI preferred).
Experience with test case management and reporting tools.
High proficiency in time management, analytics, and independent decision-making.
Fluent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Nice to have

Experience testing mobile applications (real devices or device farms).
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and eXtreme Programming practices.
ISTQB Advanced/Expert level certification.
Basic German language skills.
Experience with performance and security testing.
Exposure to AI/ML tools for testing (e.g., intelligent test creation, test impact analysis, anomaly detection).

Our stack

Languages/Frameworks: PHP 8+/Symfony 6+/Laravel 9+, JS/TypeScript, Go, PHPUnit, Codeception, Flutter/Dart
Databases: MySQL, MariaDB
Infrastructure: UNIX, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ
Testing: Playwright/Python, Dart, Postman
CI/CD: GitLab CI, Code Magic
Containerization: Docker
AI Tools: Jetbrains AI, Cursor, Gemini for Google Workspace
Tools: Jira, Requirements & Test Management for Jira, Confluence, Slack, IDE (freedom of choice), G Suite, Sentry

Engineering practices

Agile Scrum + XP elements
OOP, TDD, DDD, SOLID, Clean Code
Code reviews, pull requests, automation mindset
QA as part of cross-functional team

Benefits & Perks

Private healthcare
Cafeteria system & Sport Card
Training budget €800 per year
Integration meetings (internal training, hackathon, integration trips and meetings)
Referral Bonus
Startup atmosphere
No dress code
Flexible hours
Flexible working format - remote or hybrid
Modern office, Chillout zone, Standing desk, parking for bicycles, and a cloakroom with showers
Regular office lunches and integration meetings
Some international travels included

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About us

We are blau direkt
Infrastructure service provider for brokerage companies in the insurance industry.
Our business is to provide infrastructure services to insurance brokers. We manage
data, documents, claims, and most importantly: communication! blau direkt facilitates
the work of over 1,400 insurance brokers and distributors.

As a technology market leader, we offer brokerage companies in the insurance industry
the most modern infrastructure services and a tried and tested touchpoint management
system, which fundamentally sets us apart from other broker pools in Germany.
We are just opening a new R&D center, where we build engineering teams to support the
most crucial blau direkt products.

Insurance and finance are dull? Not with blau direkt!
We have made it our task to digitize and simplify the originally very paper-heavy and
time-consuming work of our partners with the help of our solutions. Together as a team,
we are driving new standards in the industry.

Talk to us and be a part of this experience from the beginning, which gives you the
unique opportunity to really make an impact on how we do things.