Test Engineer, SCO - Quality, Traveler - FinTech

About Us:

At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We’re the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Test Engineer to join our global quality engineering department to ensure quality is embedded throughout the product lifecycle. You will be a champion for the user experience, advocating for best practices and ensuring that features are designed and implemented in a testable way.

Key Responsibilities

• Take part in planning and design to make sure testing is considered from the start.
• Define and run functional, regression, and exploratory tests.
• Review results of the daily regression cycle and follow up on failures.
• Work with developers to improve testability (e.g. unit tests, clear test data, early checks).
• Log, track, and retest defects, making sure issues are clearly described and reproducible.
• Use root-cause analysis (e.g. 5 Whys) to understand why defects happen and prevent them in future.
• Suggest and support process improvements that make testing faster and more effective.
• Trigger and monitor tests in the CI pipeline and report on test outcomes.
• Help decide what to automate and what to test manually, based on risk and value.
• Work closely with Developers, Designers, and Product Managers to align on quality expectations.
• Share knowledge and best practices with other Quality Engineers and Software Quality Specialists.
• Communicate clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders about quality, risks, and progress.
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• 3–4 years of experience in software testing
• Experience working in agile teams
• Good understanding of test design and execution (functional, regression, exploratory, risk-based).
• Experience reviewing and maintaining test cases and test requirements.
• Hands-on experience working with CI/CD pipelines to trigger and review automated tests.
• Experience using tools such as: BrowserStack, Postman (or similar) for API testing.
• Basic knowledge of at least one programming or scripting language (e.g. Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or similar)
• Strong attention to detail and a structured, organised way of working.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, able to spot patterns and risks.
• Clear, concise communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
  
  
  

Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance:

Booking.com’s Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:

• Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave
• Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)
• Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit
  
  
  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Booking.com:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.

Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: “At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn’t just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It’s a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech.”

We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Application Process:

• Let’s go places together: How we Hire
• This role does not come with relocation assistance.
  
  
  

Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.

Pre-Employment Screening

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.