Senior QA Engineer (Backend) (Remote - Europe)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior QA Engineer (Backend) in Europe.

As a Senior QA Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping and executing the automation strategy that ensures the stability and quality of complex backend systems. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain automated testing frameworks that power a global digital platform used by millions. This role offers the opportunity to innovate within a fast-paced, remote-first environment, where your work directly impacts user experience and service reliability. You’ll lead quality initiatives, strengthen testing infrastructure, and help build a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in software delivery.

Accountabilities:

• Design, implement, and execute manual and automated tests (functional, regression, and performance) for backend APIs and systems.
• Develop and maintain an automation strategy integrated into the CI/CD pipeline to ensure efficient and reliable releases.
• Test backend connectivity, APIs, and integrations to guarantee system reliability and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and designers to review user stories, ensure requirements are met, and maximize test coverage.
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics, proactively identifying and resolving potential performance or reliability issues.
• Evaluate and enhance testing frameworks, tools, and processes to optimize automation efficiency.
• Contribute to QA roadmap planning and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen backend testing infrastructure.
• Support the QA Guild’s growth by mentoring peers and sharing best practices in automation, performance, and integration testing.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, with strong expertise in backend systems and API testing.
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, including automation and performance testing.
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, Cucumber, Selenium, RestAssured, or similar.
• Strong programming skills in TypeScript, Java, Python, or an equivalent language.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitHub Actions.
• Deep understanding of HTTP protocol, WebSocket communication, and client-server architectures.
• Experience in performance testing using tools like JMeter or Gatling.
• Ability to debug complex technical issues and decompose application functionalities logically.
• Working knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to collaborate across distributed, multicultural teams.
• Bonus: Experience with telecom systems, Agile methodologies, or eSIM/GSMA technologies.

Benefits

• Fully remote position within the European time zone.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Work-from-anywhere stipend to support your remote setup.
• Annual wellness and learning credits for personal and professional growth.
• All-expenses-paid annual company retreat in an exciting international destination.
• Flexible working hours and autonomy in how you structure your day.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values diversity, equity, and transparency.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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