Senior Software Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the test team in BCS with a strong focus on ownership and initiative
• Develop and implement test strategies and concepts based on ISTQB best practices
• Coordinate and execute all levels of testing (system, integration, acceptance)
• Define test objectives and maintain structured test documentation
• Introduce and maintain automated test procedures and ensure integration with CI/CD pipelines
• Collaborate closely with DevOps, software development, and product teams
• Track and report test progress using appropriate metrics and KPIs
• Manage defects and ensure clear communication between test and dev teams
• Promote quality assurance as an integral part of the development cycle
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and hands-on support to testers
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons-learned processes

Must-have Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
• 4+ years of experience in software testing, including at least 12 years in a lead role
• Certified ISTQB Foundation Level; Advanced Test Manager certification is a strong plus
• Experience designing and executing test strategies in a structured environment
• Strong knowledge of test lifecycle management, defect handling, and test reporting
• Practical experience with test automation tools and integration into CI/CD (e.g. GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• Familiarity with JIRA, Zephyr/Xray, or similar tools
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Ability to work autonomously and proactively manage quality topics in a distributed setup
• Understanding of software development practices (e.g., Git, branching, DevOps culture)

Nice-to-have Skills:

• Experience in agile and hybrid development environments
• Exposure to regulatory domains (e.g., ISO standards, SPICE, GxP, etc.)
• Knowledge in non-functional testing (performance, security, usability)
• Prior experience in managing offshore/nearshore QA teams