Senior Test Automation Development Engineer (part-time possible)

About Unblu

Unblu helps the world's leading banks and insurance companies deliver an in-person experience online. We provide highly secure engagement and collaboration software, enabling financial institutions to enrich the digital experience of their clients.

By choosing a career with Unblu you choose to join an international, and innovation-savvy company. With our head office situated in Basel, Switzerland and additional offices in Bulgaria, Germany, the UK, Canada and the USA, you’ll be joining an international team dedicated to shaping the future of digital engagement.

While Unblu is run as an independent company with global scope, we are fortunate to have Swiss Post as our anchor shareholder, providing long term support and vision to the company.

The Role

The Senior Test Automation Development Engineer is the Quality Assurance (QA) expert in our product development team who continuously strives to optimise and automate so that quality feedback remains reliable, complete, and fast.

As a Senior Test Automation Development Engineer, you have strong experience in test automation and the Java / Kotlin ecosystem.

You will be working on a range of technologies and test methods; from Playwright-based browser tests to performance and access testing.

The QA team is always extending its coverage and therefore introducing new test approaches. Your knowledge in systems programming helps you while finding quality issues under specific circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and execute automated tests.
• Design and implement frameworks and infrastructure for automated testing.
• Analyse and validate optimal automated and manual testing approaches, execute acceptance, integration, installation, and system testing.
• Identify and report bugs.
• Introduce new quality-related product features.
• Conduct acceptance testing on release candidates and coordinate with the Product Owner to make release decisions.
• Collaborate with R&D members to identify and address quality issues across all levels, contributing to any part of the code base to resolve quality issues.
• Coordinate with product management, software and support engineers to deliver stable enterprise software products.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualification
• At least one previous role in automation testing
• Structured and methodical approach to work; adept at analysing and troubleshooting software issues
• Proven work experience in software development or software quality assurance
• Proficient in Java and / or Kotlin with strong software design skills, especially in object-oriented design
• Experience in cloud computing, preferably GCP
• Hands-on experience with white box and black box testing
• Fluent in English

Plus :

• Profound understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Working proficiency in Javascript, Python, or Ruby
• Knowledge of relational databases
• Familiarity with Linux
• German or French skills as a bonus

Benefits

• An interesting and rewarding role in the world's leading live collaboration software manufacturer
• Work alongside talented colleagues from over 30 nationalities across 8 dynamic locations
• Enjoy a competitive salary, 5 week holiday and great referral bonuses
• Benefit from flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment that fits your lifestyle
• Take advantage of our commitment to professional growth with access to the latest tools and technologies
• Choose the hardware and OS that suits you best - Linux, Windows or MacOS
• Enjoy free, high-quality coffee and join us for our weekly developer breakfast
• Our office in Basel is located next to the main railway station for an easy commute

Make sure to have a look at our Glassdoor page too - it will give you more insights into what it is like to work for us.

Unblu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.

Please note that due to the nature of our business all new joiners will have to complete a detailed background check, further information can be requested.