Join TALPA Solutions, where we use cutting-edge technology to revolutionise the way industries predict and analyse equipment performance. As a leader in providing predictive analytics for fixed and mobile assets, we cover a wide range of industries including mining, construction, and logistics. Our platform integrates real-time and historical data to generate valuable insights and improve machine performance for our clients. Come be a part of a team that's not afraid to push boundaries and have some fun while we do it! The position is an expert role and strongly focuses on the actual practical execution of quality assurance measures on different product and solution components. Nonetheless, the role also offers the option to further enhance the overall QA methodology in various aspects. The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer will discuss expected product behavior, create respective tests, discuss deviations with the development teams and drive the resolution of bugs and other non-desired behavior. Your mission: Develop comprehensive test strategies, plans, and cases for the different Talpa product components (frontend, backend, data pipeline) Participate in project planning, risk assessment and related activities to align QA measures with other ongoing initiatives Execute various types of automated and manual tests, including functional, regression, performance, usability and security tests Ensure automation coverage for critical application paths, thereby integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines Systematically log and track identified defects and align with the other organizational stakeholders (e.g. product, development) on respective issue resolution Conduct systematic quality reviews, lessons learnt and similar measures to drive continuous improvement and quality awareness in the organization Ensure software and code complies with regulatory and industry standards Your profile: General proficiency in software development methodology and programming languages Good understanding of both frontend (e.g. React, NodeJS), backend-related (e.g. databases, SQL) and big data pipeline technologies (e.g. Spark, Flink, Apache Kafka) Experience with software quality assurance and test automation tools for the above areas (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman, k6, Airflow, Grafana, SonarQube or comparable) Capability to build up a structured software test pyramid approach (unit, integration and E2E tests) with respective quality gates Ability to perform QA work hands-on, e.g. write custom scripts to test APIs, databases, and specific components as well as debugging code alongside developers Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g. GitLab CI) Nice to have: Knowledge of data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) for test result visualization and tracking Knowledge of data science and machine learning Knowledge of big data and IoT applications in the context of heavy machnes Knowledge of hardware (related in particular to data logging and edge computing) and related embedded software Why us? TALPA is a value-driven organization, and we are excited about what we do. Exploration, Collaboration, Empowerment, Accountability and Empathy - these are our values. If they are your guiding compass, you will fit right in! As a team, we bring our diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences together. We support and challenge one another to bring out the best in each of us, and we might even have a little fun along the way. We care about you. Here is a glimpse of what makes life at talpasolutions special: Our culture is diverse and inclusive. We are one team with many voices. Agile performance: You actively participate in setting your challenges and goals via objectives and key results. Your lead continuously provides feedback and coaches you in dedicated sessions. €1200 training budget for training courses of your choice, such as conferences (national or abroad), online learning platforms, etc. We believe in trust. You know how you operate at your best. Free choice of hardware and operating system and flexible working hours and unlimited vacation policy are some ways how we will support you. We want your life to be hassle-free. That’s why you will find free food & drinks in our kitchen. We have a fully-equipped in-house gym on the office premises available 24/7. Bring your whole self to work and find a community. Whatever your passion, you will likely find like-minded people at talpasolutions. It is as a team that we operate at our best. We offer regular happiness activities that bring all of us together. We are a diverse team and want to grow as such. If you are looking to relocate to Germany to join us, we are happy to share our knowledge and help you through the relocation process. People are at the centre of everything we do here at TALPA. We grew to what we are today because of the cooperation of unique people, and we need unique and diverse people to achieve where we want to go as a company. As a result, TALPA as an equal-opportunity employer prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual identity, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, nationality, citizenship, age, disability, medical condition, or any other unlawful consideration. We evaluate your application based on merit and keep your information confidential according to local law and best practice.