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Senior Test Engineer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance
  • Experience testing backend systems and APIs
  • Excellent command of Italian and English

Responsibilities

  • Execute and coordinate testing activities across the software development lifecycle
  • Design, develop, and maintain test cases, test plans, and test scenarios
  • Perform manual testing of backend services, APIs, and applications
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated tests

About the company

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Fincons Group

IT Services & IT Consulting

With more than 40 years of experience in IT Business Consulting and System Integration, Fincons Group partners with clients to support business growth through innovation. The Group delivers tailored end-to-end software solutions to tier-1 clients in different industries: Media, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation, Public Administration and International Institutions. Fincons Group has built its reputation on foreseeing and interpreting new business models and the rapid evolution of IT systems, building a complete range of services: from research and consulting to design and IT development, from system integration of leading vendor software solutions right up to application management, structuring the digital transformation of any size of businesses. High quality and competitiveness are further guaranteed by the Smart-shore IT Service strategy made available through the Delivery Center in Bari and its Operative Hubs which provide advanced application management and system building services along the entire digital supply chain. Fincons Group has locations in Italy (Milan, Verona, Rome, Bari), in Switzerland (Küssnacht am Rigi, Lugano, Bern, Zurich), in Germany (Munich), in France (Paris, Lyon), in the UK (London), in Belgium (Bruxelles) and in the USA (Los Angeles, New York, Austin).

Company details

IndustryIT Services & IT Consulting
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

#Innovation and Technology                    #Permanent Position
#International Mind-set                            #Challenging Projects

Fincons Group is an IT business consulting company that has been designing the digital future of leading companies on international markets for 40 years. Fincons Group built its reputation on foreseeing and interpreting new business models and the rapid evolution of IT systems by building a complete range of services: from research and consulting to design and development, from system integration of leading vendor software solutions right up to application management, supporting clients step by step along their digital transformation journey. Fincons is a multinational with over 2,600 people and several offices worldwide (in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Belgium and the USA), but above all, a Family Company where the founders play a strategic role with commitment and passion, grounding the company in the same principles of a united and caring family.

We firmly believe in the value of cooperation and in the contribution that every idea and intuition can bring. We believe that everyone’s effort can make a difference. Transforming knowledge into a strategic resource is our company mission, and we pursue it with the help of our most strategic asset: our people


We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Test Engineer to ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of our software products.
In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for planning and executing testing activities, with a strong focus on manual testing, while also contributing to test automation efforts to support quality and efficiency objectives.


 Key Responsibilities

  • Execute and coordinate testing activities across the software development lifecycle, ensuring product quality and reliability
  • Design, develop, and maintain test cases, test plans, and test scenarios based on business and technical requirements
  • Perform manual testing of backend services, APIs, and applications, identifying, documenting, and tracking defects
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated tests where appropriate to improve test coverage and efficiency
  • Analyze test results, investigate issues, and support troubleshooting activities with development teams
  • Ensure testing activities are integrated into the software delivery process and support continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications and Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance, including manual and automated testing activities
  • Experience testing backend systems and APIs
  • In-depth experience with tools such as Postman, SoapUI, JMeter
  • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, including test design, automation,
  • validation, and troubleshooting
  • Practical experience using SQL for data verification and test setup
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
  • Experience with Jira and Xray for test management
  • Excellent command of Italian and English (spoken and written)
  • ISTQB Certification or similar is a plus
  • Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Scrum teams
  • Strong ownership mindset, proactive attitude, and willingness to actively contribute to day‑to‑day testing activities

Location Requirement:

  • Please note that a fully remote work policy is not offered for this role
  • Candidates should be prepared to relocate to Canton Ticino/Switzerland or towns near the Swiss-Italian border
  • Work-from-home days may be possible according to the Client's policy

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