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# Software QA Engineer, Test Automation - Gigafactory Berlin

- **Company:** Tesla
- **Location:** Grünheide (Mark), Germany
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Issue Tracking Systems, Apache JMeter, Open Source Technology, Selenium, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, Cypress (Programming Language), Git, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Playwright, Apache Kafka, Api Management, Docker, Jenkins, Golang
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=475cbed448816c25

## About the Role

* Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
 * Solid understanding of general concepts and best practices of software engineering
 * Hands-on software development experience working with one or more of Java (preferred), TypeScript, C# and Go
 * Experience with CI/CD toolchains using common technologies such as Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins
 * Profirciency in API testing automation (REST)
 * Hands-on experience with Playwright (preferred), Cypress, Selenium is must-have
 * Working experience with relational databases and SQL is required
 * Knowledge of performing testing tools such as K6, JMeter is a big plus
 * Previous experience with Kafka and deep understanding of streaming architectures is a big plus

## Description

As a Software QA Engineer for factory applications, you will focus on designing and implementing automated test scenarios to increase test coverage and build confidence in software releases. You will perform functional testing of manufacturing systems and work closely with developers to ensure high-quality, reliable solutions. Your focus on automation and process improvement will drive efficiency and continuous quality enhancement across our development and releases cycles.
What You'll Do

 * Work with software developers to define test strategies and automate test cases for factory applications
 * Design, develop, and enhance Tesla's automated test frameworks using open-source solutions.
 * Stay informed of current methodologies and technologies, contribute to and participate in the evaluation of new strategies and/or technologies to improve software quality
 * Log, manage, and retest defects using issue tracking system
 * Report testing status, milestones and issues to project stakeholders
 * Maintain high standard of internal documentation with a special focus on traceability and change validation


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