> Markdown version of [/jobs/44712-software-tester-f-m-d](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/44712-software-tester-f-m-d). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Tester (f/m/d) - **Company:** Power Plus Communications - **Location:** Mannheim, Germany (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Skills:** Python, Automated Testing, Unit Testing - **Published:** July 3, 2026 ## About the Role **In a nutshell:** You enjoy troubleshooting and feel challenged in the process. **More detailed:** - Development is fun, but a thorough review is just as important to you - Endless manual repetition of tasks is not your thing, after the third time at the latest, you are looking for solutions to save time and effort? Perfect! - You have already gained experience with different types of testing (unit, integration, system) - You can develop in Python, ideally you also have some experience with Linux and the use of CLI tools in a shell - You speak English well; German is not a must, but a bonus - Completed training as an IT specialist -or- _successful_ university degree _-or-_ comparable experience in software development _After reviewing your application, we may kindly ask you to provide work or degree certificates, so please have them ready_ ## Description Your task will be to ensure the high quality of products by proactively and continuously looking for both failures and improvements. Thus, the work can roughly be summarised as: - Design, implementation, execution, reporting and interpretation of software and system tests - Development and optimisation of (test) processes - Focus on automated test solutions - Analysis and tracking of defects The product areas may vary, from unit tests in product development to regression tests and front-end tests. While manual tests are necessary in certain areas and at the beginning, our main focus is on automating as many tests as possible. ## About Power Plus Communications Power Plus Communications (PPC) provides efficient smart metering and smart grid solutions, including secure data communications and edge computing, to support the digitalisation of Europe's grids. As a pioneer of broadband power line communications and smart meter gateways, PPC has unparalleled experience and expertise in energy communication infrastructure. Our development team comprises hardware and software experts who work closely with the innovation team to optimise metering and contr... **Tech Stack:** Jenkins, Gitlab, Linux, Kubernetes, Java, GraphQL, REST, Spring Boot, GIT, JavaScript [Company profile](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/companies/3909-power-plus-communications) ### More Jobs at Power Plus Communications - [Softwaretester Embedded Linux Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1432629-softwaretester-embedded-linux-systems) - [Softwareentwickler Embedded Linux C/C++](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1432628-softwareentwickler-embedded-linux-c-c) - [Product Compliance & Hardware Quality Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1395185-product-compliance-hardware-quality-engineer) - [Software Developer (f/m/d) C/C++](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/48105-software-developer-f-m-d-c-c) ## Related Videos - [Are you still programming unit tests or already generating?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/722-are-you-still-programming-unit-tests-or-already-generating) - [SMART Test Automation - the experience of legacy transformation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100215-smart-test-automation-the-experience-of-legacy-transformation) - [CUDA in Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1294-cuda-in-python) - [Excellent Software Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/87-excellent-software-testing) - [How will artificial intelligence change the future of software testing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/85-how-will-artificial-intelligence-change-the-future-of-software-testing) - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Jobs in Germany for Americans](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/423-jobs-in-germany-for-americans) - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers)