Job
- Level
- Senior
- Job Field
- Test/QA
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Location
- Munich
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will develop testing strategies for our public safety software, perform both manual and automated testing, and collaborate closely with developers and product owners to integrate quality throughout the development process.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- Octave is looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join an agile development team supporting global Public-Safety software, including the OnCall application suite.
- These mission-critical web-based solutions support emergency call handling, deployment dispatch, situational overview, operational documentation, mobile applications, and analytics.
- You work closely with developers, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters on a daily basis to ensure that quality is integrated throughout the entire development process.
- Responsibility for the quality of the assigned features and components within an Agile/SAFe team.
- Collaboration with Product Owners and developers in refining user stories, acceptance criteria, and test scenarios.
- Application and promotion of Shift-Left quality practices including TDD and BDD.
- Development, execution, and maintenance of manual and automated tests.
- Expansion of test automation (Playwright knowledge is a plus).
- Execution of functional, integration, regression, and exploratory tests.
- Documentation and prioritization of bugs.
- Active participation in Agile ceremonies.
- Analysis of logs and system behavior for root cause analysis.
- Collaboration with other QA engineers to improve standards and processes.
- Use of Azure DevOps for test management and bug tracking.
- Work in a Windows 11 environment using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
Qualifications
- Solid knowledge of Agile and SAFe methodologies.
- Very good knowledge of QA methods, test design, and defect management.
- Knowledge of TDD and BDD concepts.
- Ability to create clear and maintainable test documentation.
- Strong analytical skills as well as excellent communication skills.
- Independent and structured way of working.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and continuously develop oneself.
- Knowledge of browser developer tools and debugging techniques.
- Knowledge of SQL Server Management Studio and SQL scripting.
Experience
- At least 5 years of experience as a QA Engineer or Software Test Engineer in agile teams.
- Experience in the interplay of manual and automated testing.
- Experience with public safety, emergency, or other mission-critical systems.
- Practical experience with Playwright or comparable automation frameworks.
- Experience with Azure Cloud, Kubernetes, as well as PaaS/SaaS architectures.
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What we offer
- Remote work can be considered depending on qualifications.
- Fluent English and German skills are required.
- Residence near Munich preferred.
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This is your employer
Octave Intelligence
Octave Intelligence plc is an independent, software-centered company that emerged from the Asset Lifecycle Division of Hexagon AB. With over 7,000 employees in 45 countries, the company provides mission-critical software solutions that enable organizations to make informed decisions about their assets. Octave Intelligence has been listed on NASDAQ since 2026 and is headquartered in Madison, Alabama.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Internet, IT, Telecommunication
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
- Location
- Munich
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
