Job Description
We are looking for a motivated, fast learning QA Automation Engineer with good programming, problem determination, and communication skills. The role will be supporting user story testing and automating in a high percentage of test cases for efficient CI processes. The successful candidate is someone who is passionate about quality improvement and is a team player. The applicant should have good knowledge of Java programming and a strong interest in iOS app testing.

About us
Wire is a European start-up building a modern, secure and open source privacy-focused communications experience. We are a Swiss company with a development center in Berlin, Germany and a sales office in San Francisco, USA. Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, united by shared passion for communication, design and technology. wire.com

Benefits
When you join:
Work with experts, multicultural team from 20 nationalities, competitive salary, relocation support, career growth opportunities, beautiful office with a rooftop terrace in the heart of Berlin.

Day-to-day:
Functional programming languages, adjustable standing desks, high quality chairs, regular tech talks, developer meetups in the office, bike storage, table tennis, foosball, yoga, breakfasts and lunches.

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute test cases for new stories
  • Develop test cases in Java following the BDD process
  • Collaborate with the designers on spec and use cases
  • Automate and maintain test cases on the CI server
  • Find, troubleshoot, investigate bugs and log them in Jira
  • Work closely with the software developers
  • Share insights and bugs with the other QA members

Requirements

  • 2+ years experience in automation testing
  • Good knowledge of Java 
  • Experience with Selenium WebDriver
  • Experience in working with CI is a plus
  • Proactive and open minded person with the ability to think critically
  • Good analytical skills and willingness to track down root causes of issues
  • Excellent communication skills in English

Education
Bachelor’s degree is required; technical degree preferred