QA Engineer

Who You’ll Work For:

Makersite is an award-winning data software company that empowers teams to manage product sustainability, cost, and compliance; simultaneously, from a web browser. Our mission is to help manufacturing companies make better decisions and create safer, more sustainable products through data-driven analysis. We believe that technology can help corporations to have a more positive impact on their environment. That is why we developed a platform that uses cutting edge technology, big data, and breakthrough algorithms to deliver product intelligence unlike anything on the market. For manufacturing companies with complex supply chains that want to accelerate product development, build resilience or reduce costs, Makersite is a disruptive digital twin platform that uses AI to connect and enrich cross-departmental data into live models for analysis, collaboration and decision support. Digital twins can be used to understand how externalities like regulations, supply shortages etc. affect a business and help teams evaluate scenarios taking into account multiple criteria like costs, environment, compliance etc. at the same time.

How we help our customers:

For manufacturing companies with complex supply chains that want to accelerate product development, build resilience, or reduce costs, Makersite is a disruptive digital twin platform that uses AI to connect and enrich cross-departmental data into live models for analysis, collaboration, and decision support. Digital twins can be used to understand how external factors like environmental and health regulations, supply shortages, etc. affect a business and help teams evaluate scenarios considering multiple criteria like costs, environment, compliance, etc. simultaneously.

Who We’re Looking For:

Makersite is seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Engineer with expertise in automation to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software, with a focus on automation testing methodologies. This hire will need to have experience in Python-based coding or similar architectures, along with a strong background in the B2B SaaS space. Working with Cypress, TypeScript and other complex data systems is vital.

What You’ll Do:

• Automation Testing: Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts to streamline the testing process and improve efficiency. Implement automation frameworks and tools to support continuous integration and deployment pipelines. Participation in Agile ceremonies is necessary.

• Quality Assurance: Take ownership of the end-to-end QA process, from test planning and execution to defect tracking and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify quality requirements and ensure adherence to established standards. The creation of documentation around these topics is required.

• Technical Expertise: Leverage expertise in Python-based code or similar architecture to create robust automation solutions. Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in QA automation tools and technologies. Suggest improvements for the STLC and analyze tools to make improvement suggestions.

• B2B SaaS Experience: Apply knowledge of B2B SaaS principles and complexities to effectively test and validate software functionality, scalability, and performance. Work closely with product managers and developers to understand user requirements and translate them into comprehensive test cases.

• Cypress and TypeScript Proficiency: Utilize proficiency in Cypress and TypeScript to develop automated tests for web applications and APIs. Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure code quality and maintainability.

• Mentoring: Mentor junior QA engineers as well as frontend developers and guide automation best practices, coding standards, and test methodologies.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in a field such as Computer Science, Computer Programming, or relevant experience.

• Proven experience as a Senior QA Engineer in a B2B SaaS environment with a minimum of 5 years of professional applications.

• Experience with Atlassian products such as Jira or Confluence.

• Proficiency in working with version control systems such as GIT / SVN / Mercurial

• Experience in implementing API Testing within different frameworks.

• Knowledge of STLC and how this is integrated into an AGILE SDLC.

• Advanced knowledge of Test Levels, Test Types, Test Techniques

• Proficiency in UI automation (Cypress / TypeScript)

• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills

• Pragmatic mindset with a continuous learning mentality, staying updated on industry trends and best practices.

What You Can Expect from Us:

• Belonging - Be part of the sustainability megatrend

• Development – a steep learning curve, both personally and professionally

• Pride - Do amazing work with an international, vibrant, and passionate top-class team.

• Passion - International customers who love what we do and share our vision.

• Remote Working - Work 100% remotely if you like.

• Values-driven culture - we're proud of our culture.

• Time-Off - 30 days of paid time off per year.

• Technology – State-of-the-art equipment.

• Competitive salary

What to expect when you apply

If this sounds like something that excites you, we want to hear from you!. We look forward to receiving your detailed CV together with a cover letter. If it’s a match, we’ll invite you to a series of interviews.

We try to keep the process short and sweet, to welcome you at Makersite as soon as possible!

Support – If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to beat at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.

So, what does it mean to work at Makersite?

At Makersite, we come together with a shared purpose to help companies around the world improve their products, so they are more successful while being mindful of their customers and the environment. Therefore, we believe everyone deserves to work in a collaborative, open-minded, and inspiring environment. We work hard to make sure everyone has the support they need to thrive. Our 3 core values are diversity, purpose, and collaboration:

• We believe that good ideas come from anywhere. We embrace diversity and look for team members who have different skills but similar values.

• We want to make a significant impact on the take, make, the waste economy of today. We believe that technology can provide solutions that enable this and work hard to make our ideas a reality.

• No politics, no drama, no slacking. We believe in technology-enabled collaboration. Whether you are working remotely or in our offices, you will always find someone to help you

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Makersite, we're committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe that diverse teams are the best teams and we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation (and any other status protected by applicable law).

All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.