Middle General QA (Java)

N-iX is looking for a talented Middle QA with Automation skills (Java) to join our team. 

Our client is one of Europe's fastest-growing mobile companies with 6 million active customers, 1,000 employees worldwide, and operations in five countries. The client is using the mobile virtual network operator business model.
The role combines manual QA responsibilities such as requirements analysis, test design, API testing, defect management, and regression testing, with automation activities focused mainly on backend/API test automation using Java-based frameworks.

Responsibilities

Analyse business requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide meaningful feedback and identify potential gaps or risks early in the development process

Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test cases, test plans, and scripts to validate new features, ensure non-functional requirements are met, and conduct regression testing

Perform end-to-end testing of backend functionality, focusing on web services (REST, SOAP) and ensuring seamless integration within a microservice architecture

Contribute to API/backend test automation using Java-based automation frameworks

Maintain and extend existing automation tests, including regression and integration test scenarios

Identify, document and track defects, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication of issues

Manage and maintain test data, ensuring proper setup for efficient and accurate test execution

Validate data using SQL queries and database checks.

Work within a cross-functional team, closely collaborating with developers, automation testers, and production support engineers to improve overall software quality

Lead demo sessions for stakeholders, showcasing test results, findings, and key observations

Perform troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving, actively identifying and addressing issues to streamline development

Communicate effectively in a multinational environment

Contribute to continuous QA process improvements, enhancing reporting, documentation, and best practices

Requirements

3+ years of experience in software quality assurance

Practical experience with test automation, preferably backend/API automation

Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, testing processes, tools, and best practices

Proven ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive test cases

Understanding of microservice architecture and integration testing

Hands-on experience with Web Services (REST and SOAP)

API testing experience (Postman, Swagger, or similar tools)

Good skills in requirement analysis, test design, defect reporting, and risk identification

Good practical experience with SQL for database querying and test validation

Good understanding of XML and JSON

Experience in Agile/Scrum/Kanban development environments

Experience with project management tools (JIRA, Confluence) and test case management (TestRail, XRay) tools

Knowledge and experience with messaging systems and patterns (topics, queues), and tools (Azure Service Bus)

Understanding and hands-on experience with CI/CD processes and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins etc)

Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and drive tasks to completion

Solid verbal and written English communication skills (Upper-Intermediate)

Would be a plus

Experience with Azure cloud environment and cloud-based testing

Deeper experience with CI/CD pipelines and test execution integration

Experience with performance, reliability, or non-functional testing

Experience in backend-heavy or microservice-based platforms.

Understanding of telecom industry principles

We offer*:

Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible

A competitive salary and good compensation package

Personalized career growth

Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)

Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing

Education reimbursement

Memorable anniversary presents

Corporate events and team buildings

Other location-specific benefits

*not applicable for freelancers