Senior Software Engineer in Test

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Strengthen our Quality Engineering Team in full-time (40 hrs./week) as Senior Software Engineer in Test (m/f/d).

This position is available as a full-time role at our IU office locations or remotely (must reside in Germany or the UK).

In this role, you'll be a senior individual contributor in test automation and quality engineering—driving high automation coverage across performance, end-to-end, accessibility, and API testing. You'll contribute hands-on to our automation frameworks, support AI-optimised testing practices, and collaborate closely with engineers to improve product quality for our students.

• Build, maintain, and improve automated testing frameworks across functional, performance, API, and accessibility testing (Playwright, K6)
• Contribute to test automation strategy by improving coverage, reliability, and feedback speed in CI/CD pipelines
• Review automation code written in TypeScript and JavaScript, sharing best practices and constructive feedback
• Apply AI-optimised testing approaches such as visual testing, AI-assisted test generation, defect prediction, and Playwright MCP usage
• Design and implement continuous testing practices, including test planning, execution, reporting, and defect analysis
• Contribute to discussions on testing architecture, tooling, and quality practices
• Support and mentor less experienced engineers through pairing, reviews, and knowledge sharing
• Collaborate with DevOps, Platform, Security, and Product teams to embed quality into delivery workflows
• Use observability tooling such as Datadog and automation metrics to identify early signs of platform instability
  Continuously explore and experiment with tools and techniques that improve test effectiveness and delivery speed

• Proven experience as a senior test automation engineer in a product-driven engineering environment
• Strong hands-on expertise building and maintaining automation frameworks using Playwright
• Experience with performance testing, including K6, and analysing performance results
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies, SDLC, Agile practices, and CI/CD pipelines
• Comfortable reviewing automation code and contributing to shared testing standards
• Exposure to AI-powered development or testing tools, including modern IDEs and MCP servers
• Working knowledge of Docker or containerised environments
• Experience using Datadog or similar observability and troubleshooting tools
• Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Strong Git and source-control practices
• Collaborative mindset, comfortable working across engineering and product teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to improving quality

• Be you at IU: We support and encourage you to achieve your personal and professional goals. After all, your satisfaction is an essential part of a positive and productive environment.
• Work where you want...: Digitalization is part of our DNA. Therefore, you can decide for yourself which place sparks the most productivity in you. Do you love working from home? No problem Do you want to work abroad for a while? Our WorkFlex benefit makes it possible.
• flexible in time: It's your job: We trust you and give you the greatest possible freedom to organize yourself.
• Use your own technology: You can freely choose your equipment. Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to hardware and IDE.
• Take your knowledge to a new level: Where, if not with us? Enjoy free access to all our e-learning platforms. In addition, we finance a complete technology degree of your choice.
• Make your journey sustainable: Whether it's a DeutschlandTicket subsidised to just €13.45, or a JobRad (bike leasing) offer, enjoy the freedom of mobility for both work and personal activities, while also making an eco-friendly choice.
• 33 days of relaxation: Breaks are important In addition to 30 flexible vacation days per year, we also give you an extra day off on your birthday and free days on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

You'll work in an environment where quality engineering is taken seriously and automation is central to how we ship. This role gives you space to focus on deep technical work, influence testing practices through action rather than hierarchy, and contribute directly to building reliable products for our students.

IU International University of Applied Science (IU) is Germany's largest university of applied science – and we are not just an excellent choice for studying, but also an outstanding Great Place to Work As an Edutech company, we rely on state-of-the-art technology and data-driven approaches. That's why AI-driven voice assistants and other GPT systems have long become part of our daily work routine, helping us to focus on exciting projects. Here at IU over 4,000 employees are dedicated to making a difference.

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Actions speak louder than words: We cherish our "Culture of Everyone" and would like to take this opportunity to empathize that we do not tolerate discrimination towards any race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. We welcome you as you are and look forward to nurturing our diverse community at the IU