Quality Assurance Engineer (m/f/d)

ABOUT UTIMACO

Utimaco is a worldwide supplier of professional cyber-security solutions and is based in Aachen, Germany. Since 1983, Utimaco develops hardware security modules and compliance solutions for telecommunication provider regulations. Utimaco is a world-market leader in both segments. Customers and parters of Utimaco in all parts of the world trust the company's long-term, proven reliability and investments protection, as well as its many certified IT security standards. Utimaco stands for recognizes product quality, user-friendly software, excellent support and trusted high security-made in Germany. 

To further strengthen our Business Unit Information Security we are looking for a:Quality Assurance Engineer (m/f/d)

Your tasks:

Join us at Utimaco GmbH as a QA Engineer and take the lead in ensuring the highest quality of our innovative products! 

• As our QA Engineer (m/f/d), you will dive deep into requirements and technical design documents, delivering sharp, actionable feedback that fuels innovation and product excellence.
• You will craft robust, detailed, and comprehensive test plans and cases that leave no stone unturned, ensuring every product detail is meticulously vetted.
• Owning the testing process, you will estimate, prioritize, and coordinate activities within your agile team, driving seamless collaboration and efficiency.
• In addition, you will design and execute automated tests using cutting-edge tools, revolutionizing our testing framework and enhancing overall productivity.
• You will manage a diverse range of test environments, ensuring smooth operations and consistent performance across all setups to deliver a reliable user experience.
• Putting on your investigator hat, you will identify, record, and track down bugs in both hardware and software, transforming obstacles into valuable opportunities for improvement.
• You will execute thorough regression testing to safeguard product quality at every stage, ensuring an exceptional user experience and reinforcing our commitment to reliability.
• By sharing your expertise, you will elevate your team and nurture others to enhance their QA skills and mindset, fostering a culture of continuous growth and improvement.
• Lastly, you will track QA metrics, analyze results, and implement innovative strategies for relentless enhancement, ensuring our standards remain at the forefront of the industry.

Your profile:

• You have a proven track record in software quality assurance, demonstrating your ability to consistently deliver high-quality results.
• You possess a deep understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes that ensure excellence throughout the software development lifecycle.
• You excel at writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and cases that are easily understood and executed by team members, enhancing the overall testing process.
• You are skilled in both white-box and black-box testing, showcasing your adaptability and broad knowledge in assessing software applications.
• You bring hands-on experience with automated testing tools, enhancing our testing landscape and improving efficiency in the QA process.
• You are proficient in scripting languages such as Bash or Python, allowing you to effectively blend coding and testing skills to develop robust automated solutions.
• You are comfortable working across various operating systems, including Windows console and Linux terminal, showcasing your technical versatility.
• You have experience with Agile/Scrum development processes, embracing flexibility and collaboration to contribute to a dynamic team environment.
• You possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with fluent spoken and written English; proficiency in German is a plus that enhances our diverse team.
• Certifications like ISTQB® are beneficial, but your passion and skill for quality assurance are what truly matter to us.

We offer you:

• An open and friendly corporate culture characterized by constructive and collaborative interaction.
• We provide you with support for your future plans with a company pension scheme (depending on country-specific circumstances).
• Early risers and night owls - thanks to a flexible working model you can organise your working day yourself.
• We also support you privately – benefit from special payments or additional vacation days on anniversaries or other special occasions.
• We provide all employees with health insurance for overseas travel and private accident insurance.
• Utimaco is growing and living diversity! Our global team includes colleagues from 42 nationalities and 45 different languages spoken.
• Through targeted training you have the opportunity to develop professionally and personally
• Free beverages, fresh fruit, and sweets.

DO YOU FEEL ADDRESSED?

Then we look forward to receiving your detailed application stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.