Senior R&D Test Engineer

As a Senior R&D Test Engineer at HERE Technologies, your responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive E2E testing across integrated components and validating use cases for our billing platform. You’ll participate in requirement analysis, define test strategies, develop and maintain test cases, and collaborate closely with developers and product managers to ensure high-quality deliverables. Your role will also encompass identifying defects, ensuring effective test coverage, and contributing to continuous test process improvements.

To qualify for the Senior R&D Test Engineer position at HERE Technologies, candidates should possess at least 4 years of experience in functional and E2E testing. Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, API testing tools like Postman, and familiarity with Jira, TestRail, and Zephyr are essential. Additionally, skills in scripting/programming languages such as Python or Java, and an understanding of both relational and NoSQL databases are required. Communicative proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is also vital for effective collaboration within our international team.

As a Senior R&D Test Engineer at HERE Technologies, you will work with innovative technologies involving complex multi-component systems. Your experience with tools like Playwright, Selenium for test automation, and your hands-on experience with API testing (Postman, REST, SOAP) will be invaluable. Moreover, knowledge of database management systems, including MySQL or MongoDB, will greatly aid in ensuring robust quality in our services.

Senior R&D Test Engineers at HERE Technologies can expect a collaborative and dynamic team environment where innovation thrives. You will be part of an international team comprising talented individuals from over 60 countries. Flexibility is highly valued, enabling you to find a balance between remote work and office presence. The culture here is geared towards continuous improvement and support, allowing opportunities for personal and professional growth.

HERE Technologies prioritizes work-life balance for its employees, including Senior R&D Test Engineers. The company offers flexible working hours and a flexible approach to the office versus remote work. Additionally, it provides medical coverage for you and your family and incentives like a yearly variable bonus, enabling you to focus on your well-being while contributing to exciting projects.

When discussing your experience with E2E testing, focus on specific projects where you validated E2E use cases. Highlight your role in ensuring that various components worked well in concert to provide a seamless user experience, and share any successful outcomes from your testing efforts.

Elaborate on the testing methodologies you are familiar with, such as Agile or Waterfall approaches. Explain how you implement these methodologies in your daily tasks, particularly how they influence your collaboration with development teams and improve product quality.

To effectively answer this question, provide a specific strategy you use when identifying edge cases. Discuss your process for reviewing requirements and test cases, how you think outside the box, and any tools that assist you in this analysis.

Describe your hands-on experience with test automation frameworks such as Playwright or Selenium. Share specific instances where you implemented these frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and the outcomes of these implementations. Highlight your ability to write and maintain automated tests.

In your response, detail a systematic approach to addressing critical defects. Discuss prioritization, team communication, and collaboration to identify the root cause, determine impacts, and propose mitigation strategies while maintaining project timelines.

Discuss the importance of API testing as part of your overall quality assurance strategy. Provide examples of tools you’ve used for API testing (like Postman), how you validate back-end functionality, and how this ultimately contributes to delivering high-quality software.

Explain your understanding of database testing, referencing relational and NoSQL databases you have worked with. Discuss how validating data integrity and performance in databases supports the overall application quality, and share any related experiences.

Share your time management strategies, citing specific tools or techniques you use for task prioritization. Elaborate on how these strategies allow you to handle multiple projects or evolving requirements while ensuring quality and meeting deadlines.

Talk about a recent development in testing tools that has caught your attention, such as advancements in AI for automating testing scenarios. Explain why it excites you and how you think its implementation could enhance testing processes and outcomes.

Detail your approach to fostering effective communication within a team context. Address both verbal and written communication practices, tools you utilize to facilitate collaboration (like Jira or Slack), and how you create a supportive environment that encourages knowledge sharing.