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Job Description
QA Engineer
MDPI Serbia is seeking a QA Engineer to establish and foster a quality assurance culture within their Belgrade team. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliability and high standards of their software products. You will contribute to the rework of a public platform used by researchers and academic organizers for hosting and participating in virtual and in-person conferences, webinars, and e-conferences. This platform supports multilingual interactions and promotes global collaboration.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Utilize mind-mapping tools (e.g., XMind) and other techniques to visualize and structure comprehensive test coverage for complex features.
- Execute manual tests and design, implement, and maintain automated test suites using Playwright to ensure high system reliability.
- Perform direct database validation and cross-check data integrity using tools like DBeaver or similar SQL clients.
- Conduct ad-hoc and structured testing of APIs and endpoints using Postman to ensure backend stability and correct integration.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, product managers) in an Agile environment using the Atlassian ecosystem (Jira, Confluence) to track issues and manage releases.
- Test complex content submission workflows, ensuring a seamless experience for authors and editors.
- Promote quality best practices, logical thinking, and root cause analysis throughout the development lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a QA Engineer at an Intermediate level.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Strong experience with test automation frameworks, specifically Playwright (or willingness to master it quickly if expert in others).
- Experience with mind-mapping tools (e.g., XMind) and proficiency with Jira and Confluence.
- Familiarity with database tools (e.g., DBeaver) and ability to write SQL queries for data verification.
- Solid understanding of SDLC and STLC in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Strong logical and analytical thinking, as well as attention to detail.
- Proven ability and willingness to work in a multicultural environment, collaborating with development teams effectively across different time zones.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
Nice to have
- Experience with Postman for ad-hoc API and endpoint testing.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and how to integrate automated tests.
- Experience with performance or load testing tools.
About MDPI
At MDPI, technology is a core driver of innovation, performance, and customer experience. They develop most of their software in-house and host systems on-premises, using open-source stacks and flexible, modern tools. MDPI offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of digital transformation in publishing.
Key skills/competency
- QA Engineering
- Test Automation
- Playwright
- Manual Testing
- API Testing
- SQL
- Jira
- Confluence
- Agile/Scrum
- SDLC/STLC
How to Get Hired at MDPI Serbia
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Playwright, SQL, and Agile experience.
- Craft a strong cover letter: Emphasize quality assurance passion and collaboration skills.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready for Playwright and SQL challenges.
- Showcase problem-solving: Demonstrate logical thinking and attention to detail.
- Research MDPI: Understand their commitment to technology and publishing innovation.
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