Software Tester

Our client is a broker pool based in Oberursel near Frankfurt – a strong team and one of the largest independent sales organizations for insurance and financial products in Germany. The company is deeply rooted in tradition while embracing innovation and digital transformation.

Its personal and digital services, as well as its commitment, go far beyond the traditional insurance and investment business. The company helps its sales and product partners grow through first-class sales support and holistic solutions that accompany brokers throughout their entire career lifecycle – from newcomers to retirement.

Automated Testing:
Design, write, and maintain automated test cases using tools such as Cypress, Selenium, or equivalent frameworks.
Develop and execute automated integration tests, focusing on backend API testing to ensure system interoperability and reliability.
Manual Testing:
Perform thorough manual testing of new features and bug fixes to ensure high-quality software releases.
Identify, report, and track bugs to closure, providing detailed and actionable feedback to developers.
Test Plans and Strategies:
Create and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases based on user stories, acceptance criteria, and product requirements.
Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to adapt to the evolving needs of the startup.
Collaboration and Communication:
Actively participate in refinement meetings, challenging ambiguities in user stories and acceptance criteria to ensure clarity and testability.
Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to align on quality goals and timelines.
Quality Advocacy:
Advocate for quality assurance throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring that testing is an integral part of the process.
Educate team members on the importance of testability, automation, and high-quality deliverables.

Proven experience in writing and executing automated tests with tools like Selenium, Cypress, or equivalent.
Hands-on experience with backend API testing and automated integration tests.
Familiarity with test case management tools and bug-tracking software.
Soft Skills:
Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge and push for clarity during discussions and ticket refinements.
Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Language:
Fluent in German (spoken and written) to effectively communicate with the team and stakeholders.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and how automated tests integrate into the build process.
Familiarity with performance and security testing tools.
Experience working in agile environments, preferably in startups.

Maandag® Poland (previously Whoohoo Poland) is based in Wroclaw and we mainly focus on providing IT talents and building IT nearshoring teams in Poland for companies all over the world. Our English/German speaking IT developers support our clients remotely in the scope of backend, frontend, testing and mobile. We are part of the Dutch company Maandag®, with 4,000 employees and a network of 48 offices located in the Netherlands, Poland, Belgium and Sweden. Our Clients’ portfolio is rich in prestigious companies in fields of fintech, e-commerce, automotive, finance, engineering. Our mission is to change the IT job market by looking at people through their skills and personalities. Thanks to professionalism and an innovative approach, we change the labor market by matching the right candidate for the right position. Wroclaw is also home to our internal software house, which helps enterprises with digital transformations and start-ups with translating ideas into products.