Test Engineer – QA Consultant

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. Work as a Test Engineer / Consultant on external client projects .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeHamburg • GermanyJuniorMid-Level💰 €50,000 - €65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automated and manual software testing, including API testing with REST and GraphQL. Proficient in creating and maintaining test cases, plans, and concepts while effectively communicating results and recommendations to clients.

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Automated TestingAPI TestingTest Management ToolsSelenium FrameworkProgramming Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Software TestingTest Case CreationTest Plan DevelopmentAPI TestingDistributed SystemsJava ProgrammingPython ProgrammingC# ProgrammingTest Automation FrameworksDefect Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationConsulting MindsetTeam-OrientedSelf-MotivatedProactive Approach

Tools & Technologies

SeleniumJIRAPostmanDockerAWSConfluenceRanorexHP ALMJUnitCucumber

Certifications & Qualifications

ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level

Industry Keywords

BankingFinancial ServicesClient ProjectsMicroservicesAI-Supported Approaches

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCypressDockerGraphQLJavaJenkinsJUnitMavenMicroservicesPythonSelenium

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work as a Test Engineer / Consultant on external client projects
Perform automated and manual software testing across different testing levels
Create, maintain, and continuously improve test cases, test scenarios, and test plans
Test interfaces and integrations within complex system landscapes
Conduct automated API testing, including REST, GraphQL, and HTTP
Analyze defect patterns in distributed systems
Collaborate closely with clients, Development, Test Management, and related teams
Proactively communicate test results, risks, and recommendations to clients
Use project-specific technologies such as Selenium, Tosca, Ranorex, Confluence, JIRA, Postman, Silk Central Manager, HP ALM, Java, JUnit, REST, Jenkins, Docker, Maven, AWS, microservices, Cucumber, and Gherkin
Participate in client meetings, workshops, and interviews with business and IT stakeholders
Meet regularly with the Lead for individualized support and professional development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of experience in software testing (approximately 2–3 years or more)
Experience with manual and automated testing
Practical experience creating test cases and test plans; experience creating test concepts is a plus
Experience with test management tools such as Xray, Zephyr, SAP Solution Manager, or comparable tools
Experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Robot Framework, Playwright, or similar technologies
Strong knowledge of API testing (REST, GraphQL, HTTP)
Basic understanding of distributed systems
Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, or C#)
Excellent communication skills and a confident, professional presence
Consulting mindset, with the ability to communicate and convincingly represent work, test results, and recommendations
Willingness to communicate directly with clients, including participating in meetings, workshops, and interviews
Team-oriented, self-motivated, and proactive approach to work
Willingness to work from the Hamburg office when required
Willingness to travel for external client projects
Nice to have: Experience in banking or financial services
Nice to have: Experience providing subject-matter support or onboarding team members
Nice to have: Initial experience with AI-supported approaches or automated workflows, such as n8n or Zapier
Nice to have: ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level
Interest in new technologies and continuous professional development

Benefits

Comp & perks

Attractive compensation and a bonus payment upon achievement of individual goals
28 vacation days from the start, increasing annually based on tenure
Workation opportunities
Flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs
Individual discounts through Corporate Benefits
Wellpass membership with access to more than 5,140 sports and wellness facilities throughout Germany
Salary optimization benefits (internet allowance, childcare allowance, etc.) through our partner Finstein
Language and personal development training
Choice of modern hardware (macOS, Linux, or Windows)
Friendly, family-like working environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
Individual onboarding with a dedicated mentor
Time and freedom for professional development and participation in workshops, conferences, and similar events
Internal coaching and training
Regular weekly meetings with the Lead
Opportunity to play an active role in shaping the company’s future