Senior Quality Assurance Engineer(m/f/d)

As a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at Ververica, you will lead the design, development, and maintenance of automated test scripts using Java frameworks like TestNG, JUnit, or Cypress. You’ll create test plans and cases, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and optimize test automation frameworks. Your role is vital in ensuring the quality and performance of our applications, making you a key player in our development process.

To qualify for the Senior Quality Assurance Engineer role at Ververica, you should have strong experience in end-to-end test automation using Java or Cypress, solid programming skills, and hands-on experience with CI/CD tools. A proven understanding of web technologies, effective bug tracking, and familiarity with version control systems like Git are also essential.

At Ververica, the Senior Quality Assurance Engineer works with valuable technologies such as Java (JUnit, TestNG), Cypress for E2E testing, and tools for bug tracking like JIRA. It's also beneficial to have experience with web technologies, RESTful APIs, cloud environments like AWS or Azure, and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

The work environment at Ververica for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer is dynamic, collaborative, and innovative. We encourage creativity and collaboration, and your contributions will significantly impact our technology and brand presence. Join a motivated team passionate about streaming data and software development where your skills will shine!

Candidates interviewing for the Senior Quality Assurance Engineer position at Ververica can expect a thorough process that assesses technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit. Be prepared for discussions around your experience with E2E testing frameworks, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and how you approach automation challenges in the software development lifecycle.

In your response, detail the specific frameworks you've used, like JUnit, TestNG, or Cypress, and provide examples of how you've implemented them in past projects. Highlight any challenges you faced and how you overcame them while emphasizing the importance of E2E testing in ensuring software quality.

To ensure comprehensive test coverage, it's crucial to develop clear test plans, utilize test case management tools, and adopt a risk-based testing approach. Discuss how you collaborate with development teams to identify critical areas and prioritize testing efforts based on user impact.

Discuss your systematic approach to debugging, including how you reproduce issues, utilize tools like JIRA for tracking, and collaborate with development teams to fix bugs. Highlight your attention to detail and commitment to ensuring a high-quality output.

Share a specific scenario where you championed quality, detailing the challenges you faced, your approach to address them, and the outcome. Emphasize your ability to communicate the importance of quality assurance to stakeholders effectively.

Talk about the importance of regular reviews and updates to test automation frameworks. Discuss your experience optimizing existing tests, ensuring scalability, and continuous improvement based on new tools and practices.

Reflect on the fast pace of technological advancements and how it affects QA practices. Discuss the need for continuous learning and adaptability in adopting new testing techniques, tools, and methodologies to meet evolving software requirements.

Share your dedication to professional development by mentioning resources you use, such as online courses, webinars, tech blogs, and community forums. Discuss how you apply new insights to improve QA processes within your team.

Discuss the agile methodologies you've worked in, such as Scrum or Kanban, and elaborate on your role as a QA Engineer in those settings. Highlight how agility impacts testing cycles and collaboration with other team members.

Demonstrate your time management and prioritization skills. Discuss how you focus on high-risk areas, collaborate with developers for quick fixes, and the importance of clear communication about realistic timelines.

To answer this, explain the types of tests you automate and how you determine which tests are best suited for automation. Discuss the balance between manual and automated testing to ensure efficiency while maintaining software quality.