QA Engineer

• Execute manual and automated tests across web and mobile applications.

• Design, maintain, and improve automated test scripts in Playwright/Python.

• Create, update, and execute test cases based on business and technical requirements.

• Perform API testing (Postman), including automated API test execution.

• Collaborate with developers and product teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.

• Support CI/CD testing processes (GitLab CI).

• Report and track defects using Jira and ensure proper documentation in Confluence.

• Participate in the introduction and daily use of AI testing tools (e.g., for test creation, defect analysis).

• Contribute to improving QA processes and sharing knowledge with the team.

• +4 years of experience in software testing in commercial projects.

• Hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing.

• Good knowledge of Playwright and Python for test automation.

• Solid API testing experience with Postman (manual & automated).

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI preferred).

• Experience with test case management tools.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Good time management and ability to work independently on assigned tasks.

• Fluent communication skills in English (spoken & written).

• Experience testing mobile applications (real devices or device farms).

• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• ISTQB Foundation or Advanced certification.

• Experience with performance and/or security testing.

• Exposure to AI/ML testing tools (e.g., intelligent test creation).

• Languages/Frameworks: PHP 8+/Symfony 6+/Laravel 9+, JS/TypeScript, Go, PHPUnit, Codeception, Flutter/Dart

• Databases: MySQL, MariaDB

• Infrastructure: UNIX, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ

• Testing: Playwright, Python, Dart, Postman

• CI/CD: GitLab CI, Code Magic 

• Containerization: Docker

• AI Tools: Jetbrains AI, Cursor, Gemini for Google Workspace

• Tools: Jira, Requirements & Test Management for Jira, Confluence, Slack, IDE (freedom of choice),  G Suite, Sentry 

• Agile Scrum + XP elements

• OOP, TDD, DDD, SOLID, Clean Code

• Code reviews, pull requests, automation mindset

• QA as part of cross-functional team

• Private healthcare

• Cafeteria system & Sport Card

• Training budget €800 per year

• Integration meetings (internal training, hackathon, integration trips and meetings)

• Referral Bonus

• Startup atmosphere

• No dress code

• Flexible hours

• Flexible working format - remote or hybrid 

• Modern office, Chillout zone, Standing desk, parking for bicycles, and a cloakroom with showers

• Regular office lunches and integration meetings

• Some international travels included

We are blau direkt
Infrastructure service provider for brokerage companies in the insurance industry.
Our business is to provide infrastructure services to insurance brokers. We manage
data, documents, claims, and most importantly: communication! blau direkt facilitates
the work of over 1,400 insurance brokers and distributors.

As a technology market leader, we offer brokerage companies in the insurance industry
the most modern infrastructure services and a tried and tested touchpoint management
system, which fundamentally sets us apart from other broker pools in Germany.
We are just opening a new R&D center, where we build engineering teams to support the
most crucial blau direkt products.

Insurance and finance are dull? Not with blau direkt!
We have made it our task to digitize and simplify the originally very paper-heavy and
time-consuming work of our partners with the help of our solutions. Together as a team,
we are driving new standards in the industry.

Talk to us and be a part of this experience from the beginning, which gives you the
unique opportunity to really make an impact on how we do things.