Working Student – QA Test Engineer (Azure DevOps)

TL;DR

Working Student – QA Test Engineer (Azure DevOps): Executing and maintaining manual and automated test cases for software functionalities with an accent on Azure DevOps workflow standards and defect tracking. Focus on validating new features, ensuring traceable test coverage, and collaborating with development teams to improve software quality.

Location: Düsseldorf, Germany (Hybrid)

Company

A global leader in the elevator and escalator industry providing smart mobility solutions.

What you will do

• Execute and maintain manual and automated test cases based on specifications, including creating test data and documenting results.
• Document, analyze, and track test results, logging defects and following up on their resolution.
• Independently test new features based on requirements and ensure proper documentation and reporting.
• Enforce QA adherence to Azure DevOps workflow standards, ensuring traceable test coverage and proper linkage between PBIs, bugs, and features.
• Collaborate closely with development and QA teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Maintain test-related documentation to ensure transparency of testing progress and outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s student in Computer Science, (Business) Informatics, or a related field.
• Conceptual understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing principles.
• Basic programming knowledge in JavaScript, TypeScript, or a similar object-oriented language.
• Initial hands-on experience in software testing, ideally from a development perspective.
• English: Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and location options (hybrid remote office) to combine studies with work.
• Practical professional experience and opportunities to expand your professional network.
• Vacation entitlement according to the collective agreement.
• Open corporate culture with a focus on personality and a collaborative, first-name basis team environment.
• Modern workplaces with good IT equipment and on-site perks including free drinks, snacks, and discounted canteen food.