Quality Assurance Engineer

Jacobian

QA Engineer responsible for software quality across an AI-powered medical reporting platform. Focuses on test automation, collaboration, and quality processes in hybrid work environment.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeMunich • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CypressSDLCTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Test design & automation
Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Cypress and TypeScript with a BDD framework
Create and maintain manual and automated test cases across all test levels — component, integration, and end-to-end
Perform exploratory testing and drive thorough test coverage across frontend and backend services
Implement test design patterns such as Page Objects to ensure maintainability and scalability
Leverage AI tooling — including internal MCP integrations — to accelerate test generation, coverage analysis, and defect triage; contribute to building AI-assisted QA agents as part of our quality automation roadmap
Quality processes & collaboration
Ensure high software quality within scrum teams by establishing QA processes and working closely with developers and product owners
Lead and participate in three-amigos sessions to define clear, testable acceptance criteria
Drive continuous improvement of QA methodologies and best practices to improve testing effectiveness across the organisation
Reporting & documentation
Manage test cases, test plans, and execution cycles in Xray, keeping coverage and traceability aligned with requirements
Document and report defects with accurate, detailed descriptions using designated bug tracking tools
Generate comprehensive test reports, metrics, and documentation for stakeholders and project teams
Maintain testing procedures, test plans, and verification documents in line with project requirements
Mentorship & knowledge sharing
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior QA team members, fostering a culture of learning and quality ownership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
4+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a strong background in manual and automated testing methodologies
2+ years of hands-on test automation experience; 1+ years with TypeScript specifically
In-depth knowledge of SDLC, testing processes, and Agile/Scrum methodologies
Proficiency with test automation frameworks such as Cypress or Playwright
Hands-on experience across end-to-end UI testing, REST API testing, boundary testing, and frontend/backend service testing
Experience with CI/CD pipeline integration and testing in tools like GitLab
BDD experience with Cucumber and associated best practices
Involved in the design phase of testing frameworks, including requirements analysis and gap identification
Hands-on experience with test management tooling (Xray or comparable) and a working familiarity with AI-assisted QA workflows, including agent-based and MCP integrations
Strong documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Fluent English, both spoken and written

Benefits

Comp & perks

We're a fast-growing, AI-driven medical software company in the wake of a recent merger — this is a pivotal moment to join and help shape the next chapter of diagnostic reporting
You'll be joining a highly skilled, international team spread across multiple regions, made up of people who are invested in doing great work and in each other's success
Flexible working hours and hybrid work arrangement
A competitive compensation and benefits package
Individual development budget to support your professional growth
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Hard Skills & Tools

Test DesignAutomated Test ScriptsExploratory TestingTest Design PatternsEnd-to-End TestingREST API TestingBoundary TestingAgile MethodologiesQuality AssuranceTest Coverage Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsMentorshipCollaborationCommunication