Test Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

TL;DR

Test Automation Engineer (Playwright/Cypress): Design, develop, automate, and maintain end-to-end and integration tests for security software products with an accent on cross-team workflows and comprehensive test coverage. Focus on analyzing test results, collaborating with developers to resolve issues, and strengthening quality awareness within the team.

Location: 100% remote within Germany. Must have unrestricted authorization to work in Germany (no visa sponsorship or support for work permits tied to student status).

Company

Globally operating company developing open-source solutions for vulnerability analysis and management to protect digital infrastructures.

What you will do

• Design, develop, automate, and maintain end-to-end and integration tests for software products, including cross-team workflows
• Analyze, review, and document test results, collaborating with developers to resolve issues
• Identify gaps in test coverage and prioritize new test cases
• Work with developers, product managers, and designers to align testing with business and product requirements
• Promote and strengthen a culture of quality awareness within the team

Requirements

• Degree or completed vocational training in IT or comparable qualification, with professional experience in software testing or test automation
• Unrestricted authorization to work in Germany (no visa sponsorship or support for work permits tied to student status)
• Strong experience with Playwright or Cypress, plus 3+ years overall in test automation
• Experience with API and integration testing
• Solid understanding of software testing principles (test design techniques, BDD, ISTQB foundation-level knowledge)
• Strong analytical skills, structured independent working style, quality mindset, team-oriented, reliable, communicative
• English at full-business proficiency level (German a plus)

Culture & Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance and flexible working hours with full remote option
• Flat hierarchies, direct communication, openness, inclusion, and appreciation
• Comprehensive ergonomic equipment for home office
• Motivated diverse team focused on innovation, trust, teamwork, and personal growth

Hiring process

• Initial meeting with Talent Acquisition Team (30–45 minutes)
• Interview with Hiring Manager and Peer (approx. 60 minutes)
• Final interview with Department Lead or C-Level (approx. 60 minutes); case study possible for technical roles