Quality Assurance Engineer

MdotM

QA Engineer ensuring software reliability and security at MDOTM, focusing on quality for AI-driven investment solutions. Collaborating with developers to build a robust testing ecosystem and enforce quality standards.

Posted 4/26/2026full-timeMilano • 🇮🇹 ItalyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaJavaScriptSpringSpring BootSpringBootTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a QA Engineer, you will be the guardian of our software's reliability and security.
Your primary mission is to ensure that every release meets the highest standards of quality, performance, and data integrity.
Collaborate closely with frontend and backend developers to build a robust testing ecosystem, transforming complex requirements into comprehensive test strategies.
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, focusing on both the AI interface and internal tools.
Design, maintain, and optimize automated test suites for frontend (UI/UX) and backend (API) components.
Validate security implementations such as XSS/CSRF protections, secure authentication flows, and data encryption standards.
Lead the adoption of QA best practices, from unit testing guidance to end-to-end (E2E) automation, in collaboration with technical leadership.
Define acceptable quality gates and key metrics to measure software quality, ensuring a balance between high standards and delivery velocity.
Identify, document, and track defects, working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution and prevent regressions.
Conduct load and stress testing to ensure the scalability of our AI-driven solutions.
Partner with Engineering and DevOps teams to integrate testing into the CI/CD pipeline and promote a 'quality-first' culture.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Proficiency with modern testing tools and advanced API testing.
Strong understanding of TypeScript/JavaScript and familiarity with Java/Spring Boot backend environments.
Expertise in testing secure authentication flows and ensuring compliance with standards.
Mastery of Git and extensive experience with bug-tracking systems like Jira.
Ability to drive the adoption of testing best practices across the development lifecycle, from unit testing frameworks to complex end-to-end (E2E) automation strategies.
Capability in defining and implementing rigorous quality gates that balance high software standards with the need for continuous delivery and team velocity.
Proficiency in establishing and monitoring technical KPIs and quality metrics to objectively evaluate and improve software reliability and performance.
Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken), with the ability to explain complex problems to different stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary & truly flexible work environment
Unlimited learning & development budget
Annual company retreat at a stunning location
Fast-track career progression, with opportunities to grow into leadership roles
Collaborate daily with an ultra-international team (18+ nationalities) spread across our offices in Milan, London and New York

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Hard Skills & Tools

automated testingAPI testingTypeScriptJavaScriptJavaSpring Bootload testingstress testingunit testingend-to-end (E2E) automation

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationleadershipproblem-solvingadoption of best practicesdefect trackingquality assurancemetrics evaluationstakeholder engagementteam velocity

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s Degree in Engineering