Test Engineer

WHO WE ARE?

Being the daughter company of Swisscom - leading telecommunications company and one of the most sustainable and innovative companies in Switzerland - we share the same values, vision and goals.

As a trustworthy and efficient Swisscom IT service partner, we create valuable customer experiences. We work in a strong collaboration with our Partners in Switzerland and attract and retain high performers.

We're expanding our footprint in Riga and actively seeking 50+ DevOps Engineers to join our growing teams within this year.

We invite driven professionals to join us, grow with us, and help shape the future.

Team: You will work in small team of test engineers to ensure the quality of our e2e business processes, using both manual and automated testing methods.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Developing Test Plans and Test Cases: designing detailed test plans and writing test cases based on product requirements and specifications to ensure comprehensive coverage and functionality verification
• Conducting Manual Testing: performing manual testing to identify bugs and issues across different stages of the software development lifecycle, ensuring all aspects of the application are thoroughly vetted, mainly in the progressive functionality
• Implementing Automated Testing: creating and maintaining automated test scripts using test automation tools to streamline the testing process and improve efficiency and repeatability
• Analyzing Test Results: reviewing and analyzing test outcomes, documenting any defects or anomalies found, and working closely with the development team to facilitate prompt issue resolution
• Collaborating with Development and QA Teams: working alongside developers and other quality assurance professionals to understand project requirements, establish testing criteria, and ensure that testing aligns with overall project goals
• Executing Regression Testing: running regression tests to ensure that new code changes do not adversely affect existing functionalities and that bug fixes have been implemented successfully
• Maintaining Test Environments: setting up and managing test environments to accurately simulate real-world conditions and ensure reliable and consistent test execution
• Participating in Continuous Improvement: contributing to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance test processes, tools, and methodologies
• Producing Test Documentation: documenting test processes, results, and any issues encountered, maintaining clear and organized records for future reference and compliance
• Planning of Test data: ensuring, identifying test data requirements and ensuring to have it ready before start of testing

What we offer:

• Salary from 2300 to 4000 EUR monthly gross
• 80 EUR monthly cell phone and internet allowance
• Flexible schedule and possibility to work in hybrid mode
• Ergonomic home office allowance in value of 500 EUR
• Possibility to work abroad for 4 weeks each year
• Health Insurance – includes gym or pool/aquatic fitness membership, issued after 1 month, and covers consultations with a psychologist or psychotherapist
• Optics (200 EUR every 2 years)
• 24 working days of annual paid holiday per year
• 5 dedicated paid learning day’s annually
• Day off on your birthday or names day
• 1 day off for social activities (voluntary project, adopting an animal)​
• Collaborative, friendly and driven work environment
• Work on innovations, cutting edge technologies and in autonomous high performance teams
• Parking options
• Continuous development environment that fosters your growth (conferences, cross-department experience sharing, learning platforms etc.)
• Annual salary review

What we expect: 

• Experience in Testing: experience in software testing, utilising both manual and automated techniques to ensure product quality and reliability across diverse environments
• Test Automation Skills: understanding in designing and implementing automated test scripts using one of the popular test automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or similar frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: ability to systematically identify, analyze, and resolve defects and discrepancies, contributing to swift and efficient software improvement.
• Technical Knowledge: solid understanding of software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and testing best practices to ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Communication Skills: excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with development, QA teams, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Proficiency in English: fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively document test results and communicate findings.

Nice-to-have:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, providing foundational skills in software and systems analysis
• Experience with Specific Tools or Frameworks: hands-on experience with specific test automation tools like Playwright can be advantageous in enhancing testing capabilities
• Industry Experience: previous experience in the Telecommunications sector or similar industries, offering insight into domain-specific testing challenges and requirements.

Apply now for a new professional adventure and work with motivated colleagues from all over the world!

Join our DevOps team in Riga, backed by Swisscom - one of the leading Swiss IT providers.

NB! This position requires living or relocation to Latvia.