Senior QA Engineer (Berlin, hybrid)

As a Senior QA Engineer at Kittl in Berlin, your primary responsibilities will include performing manual test executions of existing and newly developed features, identifying quality and reliability issues throughout the development process, and improving the QA processes and workflows to maintain our high standards. You'll also be tasked with writing and executing automated test cases, collaborating with cross-functional teams that include developers, product managers, and UX/UI designers to drive product excellence.

To become a Senior QA Engineer at Kittl, you should possess a minimum of four years of experience in QA, particularly with a strong focus on testing SaaS products on web platforms. A solid understanding of best practices in QA methodologies, end-to-end testing using frameworks such as Playwright or Cypress, and proficiency with API testing tools like Postman is essential. Familiarity with developer consoles and the DOM tree is also highly beneficial.

The interview process for the Senior QA Engineer position at Kittl consists of several stages beginning with a recruiter interview, followed by a technical take-home assignment to evaluate your skills. If you advance, you'll participate in a technical interview, and then interviews with the Director of Engineering and the CTO. The final stage includes a bar raiser interview with the Chief of Staff. Each stage is designed to assess both your technical abilities and fit within our culture.

At Kittl, we believe in maximizing your impact and supporting your professional growth. As a Senior QA Engineer, you will have opportunities to lead teams or enhance your expertise in your domain. We organize quarterly hackathons aimed at fostering innovation and exploration of new ideas. Additionally, our global Kittl Week allows for team building and inspiration, helping you grow both personally and professionally.

As a Senior QA Engineer at Kittl, you will enjoy a variety of benefits including flexible working hours, the ability to work up to 50 fully remote days per year, and a mobility benefit that covers your public transport costs. We also offer discounts on health and fitness memberships and a generous vacation allowance of up to 30 days annually. Our commitment to diversity and inclusivity ensures a supportive and enriching workplace culture.

When responding to this question, highlight your hands-on experience in manual testing, detailing the processes you follow, tools you utilize, and how you ensure thorough coverage of features. Discuss any specific methodologies you've implemented and how they have contributed to product quality.

In answering this question, explain your strategy for prioritizing tasks based on risk assessments, deadlines, and feature criticality. Share examples of how you've successfully managed competing priorities and adapted your testing approach accordingly.

Mention the specific tools and frameworks you have experience with, such as Playwright, Cypress, or Postman. Discuss how you have used these in real-world scenarios to elevate software quality and streamline testing processes.

To effectively answer this question, narrate a scenario where you identified a complex bug, the investigative steps you took, and how you collaborated with your team to address the issue. Highlight your analytical skills and teamwork in finding the resolution.

Discuss your experience with Agile methodologies, detailing your approach to integrating QA practices into the Agile process. Emphasize the importance of continuous feedback, regular testing cycles, and collaboration within cross-functional teams to uphold quality.

In your response, emphasize how automation complements manual testing efforts. Provide examples of specific scenarios where you've implemented automated testing and how it has improved efficiency and product reliability.

Highlight an example where you took the initiative to propose a quality improvement within your previous role. Detail the steps you took to champion this change, the impact it had, and how you engaged stakeholders to gain their support.

In your answer, mention key metrics such as defect density, test pass rates, and user feedback. Explain how these metrics help guide your testing strategy and decision-making process in ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Detail your approach to continuous learning, such as following industry blogs, participating in forums, attending conferences, or taking online courses. Showcase your commitment to staying updated with advancements in the QA field to enhance your expertise.

When answering this question, discuss qualities like attention to detail, analytical thinking, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude. Illustrate how each of these qualities contributes to success in a QA role, especially in a fast-paced environment.