[Hiring] Software QA Specialist @The Descartes

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced Software QA Specialist who can quickly become productive in a complex software environment. The ideal candidate has strong experience in both manual and automated testing, is comfortable working independently, and can confidently contribute to the design, testing, and delivery of high-quality software solutions from day one.

• Designing detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases based on business requirements and technical specifications
• Preparing and maintaining relevant test data
• Executing functional, regression, and exploratory testing to validate new and existing functionality
• Identifying, documenting, reporting, and retesting defects
• Analyzing complex software workflows and business processes to ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Collaborating closely with developers, product management, and team members located abroad
• Facilitating communication among all technical and business areas affected by testing activities
• Contributing to the development, maintenance, and optimization of the testing environment
• Conducting performance and security testing
• Designing, developing, and maintaining automated tests and actively contributing to test automation initiatives
• Providing regular updates on incident status, overall testing progress, and release readiness to Project Management and Test Lead
• Ensuring that all test documentation (plans, cases, results, and reports) is complete and stored in the designated repository
• Proactively identifying quality risks and proposing improvements to testing processes
• Staying up to date with new testing tools, strategies, and best practices
• Supporting knowledge-sharing and participating in ongoing learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in software testing within complex software systems
• Proven ability to quickly understand business processes, system architecture, and technical requirements
• Strong experience with both manual and automated testing
• Experience creating test strategies, detailed test plans, and comprehensive test cases
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, best practices, and quality assurance processes
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools
• Strong experience with defect tracking and test management tools
• Ability to work with databases and write SQL queries
• Experience testing APIs and distributed systems is an advantage
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• ISTQB Certification is an asset
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are required
• Slovak language skills are strongly preferred

Requirements

• Self-driven and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to quickly become productive in a complex software environment
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivered quality
• Detail-oriented with the ability to identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Ability to effectively collaborate with globally distributed teams
• Strong prioritization and time-management skills
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to learn new technologies and testing approaches

Benefits

• The opportunity to work on challenging and innovative international projects
• Cooperation with experienced professionals in a friendly and supportive team
• Professional growth and training opportunities
• Flexible working environment