[Hiring] Senior Quality Engineer @Vcluster

Role Description

This role involves working across multiple parallel projects in a fast-moving, startup environment with shifting priorities.

• Own the test strategy for features and releases, ensuring risk-based coverage aligned to product goals.
• Explore and test complex systems end-to-end - the product, the Kubernetes cluster, and underlying components - to thoroughly validate behavior and reliability beyond the UI.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for backend and UI testing.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to influence features, advocate for testability, and align on quality standards.
• Conduct exploratory testing to identify usability issues, edge cases, and potential regressions not covered by automation.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.) to ensure high-confidence, fast feedback during development.
• Mentor peers and junior engineers on quality mindset and test automation best practices.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in QA or Software Testing, with at least 2+ years in a senior capacity.
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes environments and distributed systems - hands-on experience preferred; familiarity with AWS/GCP/Azure is a plus.
• Proven ability to thrive in a startup environment - adaptable, calm under ambiguity, and capable of juggling multiple responsibilities.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively; advocates for quality across teams and can influence outcomes.
• Takes full ownership and shows initiative - spots what needs doing, follows through, and ensures quality from backend logic to user experience.
• Understands how things work under the hood and can connect the dots between infrastructure, integrations, and application behavior.
• Strong programming skills in at least one language such as Go, Python - used for automation and tooling.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines with experience integrating and maintaining automated test suites (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins).

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive compensation package, including equity.
• Platinum-Level Insurance: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, including plans for you and eligible dependents (benefits vary depending on country).
• Flexible Working Schedule: You have a doctor’s appointment or need to head to the supermarket to get groceries at 2pm? We won’t have an issue with that. To us, results matter more than clocking in and out at the same time every day.
• Workplace Flexibility: We’re very flexible about where you work. We know things can change in life and we’re happy to adjust the work environment for you along the way.