As a Lead/Senior QA/Test Engineer at Mimica, your primary responsibilities include defining the test strategy, creating and executing comprehensive test plans, and designing automation scripts to streamline the testing process. You'll also focus on manual testing for new version releases, troubleshoot client issues, mentor other engineers, and report defects to ensure high quality in our desktop applications.

To qualify for the Lead/Senior QA/Test Engineer position at Mimica, you should have extensive experience in desktop application testing, particularly within a Windows environment and familiarity with API testing. Strong programming skills in the Microsoft .NET stack are essential, along with experience in automation tools like WinAppDriver and FlaUI. Excellent communication skills in English and a passion for mentoring junior engineers are also important.

At Mimica, we encourage continuous development of your skills. As a Lead/Senior QA/Test Engineer, you'll have access to an annual learning and development budget that you can utilize for courses, workshops, or certifications. Additionally, you'll benefit from collaborating with experienced team members, guiding others, and exposure to groundbreaking projects that will help you grow professionally.

Yes! The Lead/Senior QA/Test Engineer position at Mimica is fully remote. You can work from anywhere in the UK, Europe, or the Americas as long as you are within the UTC-7 to UTC+3 timezone. This flexibility allows you to create a work environment that suits your needs while contributing to an innovative team.

As a Lead/Senior QA/Test Engineer at Mimica, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation package, stock options, ample paid time off, and enhanced parental leave. You’ll also benefit from a flexible work schedule, remote setup stipends, and annual workaways to foster team bonding. With a strong focus on health and retirement benefits, we really care about our employees' well-being.

In your response, highlight specific projects where you tested desktop applications, including the tools you used and the methodologies you applied. Emphasize your familiarity with WPF applications and any relevant frameworks like .NET, showcasing how your experience aligns with the role at Mimica.

Explain that a successful test strategy should start with a clear understanding of the project requirements. Describe how you involve stakeholders, identify potential risks, determine test coverage, and define metrics for success. Stress the importance of collaboration and iterative improvement.

List the automated testing tools you have experience with, such as WinAppDriver, FlaUI, or any CI/CD tools you've utilized. Talk about the successful implementations in your previous roles and how these tools helped in enhancing your testing efficiency at Mimica.

Discuss your systematic approach to troubleshooting, including gathering diagnostics, logging detailed reports, and collaborating with developers for resolution. Use examples from your past work where effective communication and detailed documentation simplified the resolution process.

Emphasize the importance of understanding severity and impact when prioritizing bug fixes. Discuss how you balance customer needs with project timelines and the steps you take to ensure critical issues are addressed promptly, ensuring high product quality at Mimica.

Share examples where you successfully mentored team members in delivering quality work and implementing testing best practices. Describe how you foster a supportive learning environment and encourage continuous professional development.

Discuss the significance of observability in understanding application behavior and user experiences. Explain how you utilize metrics and logs to identify areas for improvement in testing and to ensure product reliability at Mimica.

Talk about the practices you employ, such as code reviews, adhering to best coding standards, and using static code analysis tools. Highlight experiences at previous companies where implementing these practices resulted in improved code quality.

Reflect on your passion for ensuring software quality and your satisfaction from solving complex problems. Mention how helping teams create better products drives your motivation and aligns with Mimica's goal of transforming work.

Provide insights into a challenging QA project you've managed. Detail the hurdles you faced, your thoughtful approaches to resolving them, and how those experiences prepare you for challenges at Mimica, showcasing resilience and adaptability.