Senior Software Engineer in Test

IU Internationale Hochschule GmbH
Dresden, Germany
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote
Dresden, Germany

Tech stack

JavaScript
API
Agile Methodologies
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Automation of Tests
Azure
DevOps
Systems Development Life Cycle
TypeScript
Datadog
Performance Testing
GIT
Playwright
Api Management
Docker

Job description

In this role, you'll be a senior individual contributor in test automation and quality engineering-driving high automation coverage across performance, end-to-end, accessibility, and API testing. You'll contribute hands-on to our automation frameworks, support AI-optimised testing practices, and collaborate closely with engineers to improve product quality for our students., * Build, maintain, and improve automated testing frameworks across functional, performance, API, and accessibility testing (Playwright, K6)

  • Contribute to test automation strategy by improving coverage, reliability, and feedback speed in CI/CD pipelines
  • Review automation code written in TypeScript and JavaScript, sharing best practices and constructive feedback
  • Apply AI-optimised testing approaches such as visual testing, AI-assisted test generation, defect prediction, and Playwright MCP usage
  • Design and implement continuous testing practices, including test planning, execution, reporting, and defect analysis
  • Contribute to discussions on testing architecture, tooling, and quality practices
  • Support and mentor less experienced engineers through pairing, reviews, and knowledge sharing
  • Collaborate with DevOps, Platform, Security, and Product teams to embed quality into delivery workflows
  • Use observability tooling such as Datadog and automation metrics to identify early signs of platform instability Continuously explore and experiment with tools and techniques that improve test effectiveness and delivery speed

Requirements

Do you have experience in TypeScript?, * Proven experience as a senior test automation engineer in a product-driven engineering environment

  • Strong hands-on expertise building and maintaining automation frameworks using Playwright
  • Experience with performance testing, including K6, and analysing performance results
  • Solid understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, Agile practices, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Comfortable reviewing automation code and contributing to shared testing standards
  • Exposure to AI-powered development or testing tools, including modern IDEs and MCP servers
  • Working knowledge of Docker or containerised environments
  • Experience using Datadog or similar observability and troubleshooting tools
  • Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Strong Git and source-control practices
  • Collaborative mindset, comfortable working across engineering and product teams
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to improving quality, * Be you at IU: We support and encourage you to achieve your personal and professional goals. After all, your satisfaction is an essential part of a positive and productive environment.

About the company

Wer wir sind? Mit über 85.000 Studierenden und mehr als 3.000 Mitarbeitenden sind wir Deutschlands größte Hochschule und der am schnellsten wachsende Arbeitgeber in der Bildungsbranche!
 
Die IU Internationale Hochschule wurde 1998 gegründet und vereint unter ihrem Dach vier voneinander unabhängige Hochschulbereiche:

Das IU Fernstudium bietet ein extrem flexibles Online-Modell, in dem die Studierenden zeit- und ortsungebunden ihren Abschluss erreichen können – inklusive eines virtuellen Campus und jederzeit verfügbaren Online-Klausuren. Das Studienangebot umfasst Bachelor- und Masterprogramme aus den Bereichen Hospitality, Tourismus & Event, Gesundheit & Soziales, Transport & Logistik, IT & Technik, Wirtschaft & Management und Human Resources.

Das IU Kombistudium ist die perfekte Kombination aus flexiblem Selbststudium und praxisnahen Lehrveranstaltungen. Dabei hast Du die Wahl, ob Du Kurse und Klausuren online am virtuellen Campus oder vor Ort am Campus in Deiner Nähe besuchst.

Die IU Campus Studies bereiten Studierende an den drei Campus-Standorten Berlin, Bad Honnef und Bad Reichenhall auf eine internationale Karriere im Management vor. Das Studienangebot umfasst englischsprachige Bachelor- und Masterstudiengänge aus den Bereichen Hospitality, Tourism & Event, Health Care, Transport & Logistics, IT & Engineering, Business & Management und Human Resources.

Die IU Duales Studium bietet an deutschlandweit über 30 Standorten ein innovatives duales Studienprogramm. Die dualen Bachelor- und Masterstudiengänge umfassen die Bereiche Tourismus, Gesundheit & Soziales, Transport & Logistik, Wirtschaft & Management und Human Resources. Das Studienmodell ist gekennzeichnet durch einen regelmäßigen Wechsel zwischen Theorie am Campus und praktischer Berufserfahrung in einem Partnerunternehmen.

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