The Senior QA Engineer will operate within the technology centre in Central and Eastern Europe, testing complex data initiatives including Oracle-based reporting systems and modern cloud data platforms. The role involves full ownership of test strategy, execution, defect analysis, and process improvement in a collaborative Agile setting, requiring strong analytical capabilities and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Analyze business and technical requirements to understand data flows and underlying business logic.
- Help develop and implement overall Test Strategy and Test Plans, while defining specific test scenarios.
- Assist in estimating testing effort and proactively highlight potential risks.
- Design, write, and maintain Test Cases to verify data integrity, transformation accuracy, and reporting outputs.
- Ensure comprehensive test coverage across functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing phases.
- Generate and manage test data to support validation of complex data scenarios.
- Execute testing rigorously, analyze outcomes, and document results in detail.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and log defects in JIRA with clear, actionable information for developers.
- Retest defect fixes to confirm complete resolution.
- Coordinate testing efforts with internal teams, external vendors, and business users, including UAT support.
- Enforce adherence to testing standards and advocate for best practices within the team.
- Organize monthly demo sessions to update stakeholders on project progress.
- Support continuous improvement of development and testing processes.
Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of software testing experience with a focus on data-centric projects.
- Extensive hands-on experience testing Oracle databases.
- Validate data accuracy, consistency, and correctness in line with business rules.
- Test database components such as stored procedures, functions, triggers, and views for correct functionality.
- Perform source-to-target validation to ensure accurate data transformation and loading into reporting tables.
- Advanced SQL proficiency, including writing complex queries for data validation, comparison, and anomaly detection.
- Proven experience working within Agile methodologies and the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
- Strong understanding of testing techniques including Black Box, White Box, System, Integration, and Regression testing.
- Hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as HP ALM and JIRA.
- Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure with a practical, results-driven mindset.
- Strong teamwork, collaboration, and creative problem-solving abilities.
- Customer-focused with the ability to build strong working relationships across stakeholder groups.
Tech Stack
Oracle Database, SQL, HP ALM, JIRA, Agile, SDLC, Test Management Tools, Defect Tracking Tools
Benefits
- Managers who value employee input and decision-making.
- A professional and engaging work environment.
- Modern office spaces with recreational and relaxing areas to encourage creativity.
- Culture of continuous learning with coaching and mentorship from team experts.
- Open discussions around mental health encouraged and supported.
- Private healthcare and life insurance with premium benefits for employees and discounts for family members.
- Wellness initiatives promoting healthier ways of working and regular health check-ups.
- 24 days of annual leave, loyalty days, and bank holidays including weekday observance for weekend holidays.
- Hybrid work model allowing up to 40% remote work.
- Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
- Access to retailer discounts, cultural events, CSR activities, and educational workshops.
- Competitive compensation, performance-based promotions, and a strong sense of purpose.
- Meal vouchers and bonuses for employee referrals.
Compensation
Competitive income. Performance-based promotions, meal vouchers, referral bonuses
Work Arrangement
hybrid — 40% remote work, options for flexible working hours
Team
robust team within DB Global Technology, part of the technology platform working across internal teams, third-party vendors, and business users
- Hands-on engineering culture
- Dedicated to continuous learning
- Knowledge-sharing
- Technical skill development
- Networking
- Empowered to excel together
- Acting responsibly
- Thinking commercially
- Taking initiative
- Working collaboratively
- Openness about mental health
- Inclusion and collaboration
- Positive, fair and inclusive work environment
Additional Information
- English language proficiency required, both written and verbal.
- Hybrid working model allows 40% remote work.
- Flexible working hours available.
- Monthly demo sessions organized to present project status to stakeholders.
- Support for mental health and emotional well-being provided.
- Private healthcare and life insurance offered.
- Wellness initiatives include check-ups and healthier ways of working.
- Employees receive 24 days holiday plus loyalty days and bank holidays.
- Retailer discounts, cultural activities, CSR events, and workshops available.
- Referral bonuses offered.
- Company promotes a culture of inclusion and belonging.
