Senior QA Engineer - Backend Test Automation and Strategy

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Design and implement comprehensive test strategies and automation frameworks for complex enterprise commerce features. Lead risk analysis, edge-case detection, and data integrity testing across high-volume pipelines. Mentor team members and drive quality culture within an agile, cross-functional environment.

Key Highlights
Own QA strategy and automation frameworks for multiple internal systems
Analyze product requirements to uncover hidden edge cases and bottlenecks
Lead testing for high-volume data ingestion, transformation, and distribution pipelines
Mentor team on QA best practices and CI/CD integration
Fluent English communication and proactive shift-left testing mindset
Key Responsibilities
Own the QA Strategy: Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive test strategies and automation frameworks for complex features spanning multiple internal systems and core integrations
Risk & Edge-Case Analysis: Analyze product requirements and technical specs to uncover hidden edge cases, deep business logic scenarios, and potential system bottlenecks before code is written
Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as a strategic bridge between Product Management and Engineering, ensuring testing aligns perfectly with client expectations and internal business processes
Data Integrity & Reliability: Lead testing strategies (including regression and contract testing) to safeguard the reliability of high-volume data ingestion, transformation, and distribution pipelines
Drive Quality Culture: Mentor other team members on QA best practices and continuously improve our testing methodologies and CI/CD pipeline integration
Technical Skills Required
REST backend application testing API testing tools (Postman, Newman) Python/Java/Node.js automation frameworks HTTP protocol knowledge Contract testing OpenAPI/Swagger schema validation Asynchronous workflow testing Background job testing Regression testing CI/CD pipeline integration
Benefits & Perks
Flexible working times
40% discount on ABOUT YOU online shop
Fresh fruits and drinks available
Language courses (German & English)
Free sports courses and reduced Wellpass membership
Subsidized public transportation ticket
Free choice of hardware and operating system (Mac, Windows, Linux)
Modern office in Hamburg city center
International working environment
Agile work environment and cross-functional teams
Dog-friendly office
Professional training
Company pension plan
Help in relocation and VISA process

Job Description


Company Description

SCAYLE is one of the fastest-growing enterprise commerce platforms in the world, enabling brands and retailers to realize their D2C ambitions. SCAYLE stands for innovation, international collaboration, and a strong focus on data. We believe that stepping outside of our comfort zone and making bold decisions is key to growing both professionally and personally. Instead of seeing problems as obstacles, we approach them as opportunities to find better solutions. We work in an environment that encourages flexibility, creativity, and continuous development. What drives us is the shared motivation to make an impact and actively shape the future of eCommerce.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

  • Own the QA Strategy: Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive test strategies and automation frameworks for complex features spanning multiple internal systems and core integrations
  • Risk & Edge-Case Analysis: Analyze product requirements and technical specs to uncover hidden edge cases, deep business logic scenarios, and potential system bottlenecks before code is written
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as a strategic bridge between Product Management and Engineering, ensuring testing aligns perfectly with client expectations and internal business processes
  • Data Integrity & Reliability: Lead testing strategies (including regression and contract testing) to safeguard the reliability of high-volume data ingestion, transformation, and distribution pipelines
  • Drive Quality Culture: Mentor other team members on QA best practices and continuously improve our testing methodologies and CI/CD pipeline integration

Qualifications

What You Bring

  • Deep Backend Expertise: 6+ years of experience in QA and test automation, with a heavy focus on debugging and validating complex REST backend applications
  • Technical Mastery: Strong knowledge of HTTP protocols, contract testing, schema validation (OpenAPI/Swagger), and ensuring backward compatibility
  • Asynchronous Architecture Savvy: Proven experience designing test approaches for background jobs, asynchronous workflows, and high-throughput data sync pipelines
  • Automation First Mindset: Proficiency with API testing tools and automation frameworks (e.g., Postman, Newman, or language-specific frameworks like Python/Java/Node.js) and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines
  • Senior Leadership: Excellent communication skills in fluent English, a proactive mindset for shift-left testing, and a track record of driving agile quality processes

Additional Information

Main Benefits

  • Flexible working times
  • 40% discount on our ABOUT YOU online shop
  • Fresh fruits + drinks everywhere
  • Language courses (German & English)
  • Free sports courses & reduced price for Wellpass membership
  • Subsidized public transportation ticket
  • Free choice of hardware and operating system (Mac, Windows, Linux) also for private usage
  • Modern office in the city center of Hamburg
  • International working environment and English as company language
  • Agile work environment and cross-functional teams
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Professional training
  • Company pension plan
  • Help in relocation and VISA process

(Benefits may vary depending on location)

Simply apply online via our career page - we will get back to you as soon as possible!

A Place Where You Can Be You

We take it as our responsibility to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, exactly as they are.

Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger and shape our culture in ways that matter.

What we stand for internally, we stand for as a brand: acceptance, inclusion, and a fairer approach to fashion.

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