QA Engineer (m/f/d)

Allow us to introduce ourselves

Hello there! We’re Appinio, a global market research company that combines an AI-powered insights platform with expert consultancy. On a mission to make the world a little more fact-based, we help companies understand how consumers think and make smarter decisions.

260 employees 13 countries +190 markets,

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Here at Appinio, we valuetransparencyin our recruitment process, and we've created a blog to share what to expect during each step of our journey together: here

What you’ll be doing

• Contribute to and improve test strategies that align with product goals and timelines.
• Support automation efforts using tools like Playwright and enhancing the efficiency of testing processes.
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to establish acceptance criteria and clarify requirements.
• Provide constructive feedback to improve test coverage and code quality.
• Help implement and optimise a Shift-Left testing approach
• Advocate for quality at all levels of the product development lifecycle, from design to deployment.
• Ensure clear documentation of test plans, processes, and results.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging QA technologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate early in the development cycle to clarify requirements, design testable stories, and identify risks.
• Coach developers and team members on quality best practices, test design, and the use of automation frameworks.
• Promote a quality-first mindset by leading discussions on testing strategies during planning and grooming sessions.

You will thrive in this role if

• Strong hands-on experience with automation tools, especially Playwright.
• You enjoy helping the team grow when thinking about quality & feel comfortable sharing (QA) knowledge across teams.
• You are passionate about preventing issues before they become bugs and can collaborate early in the SDLC to make that happen.
• Solid understanding of testing methodologies, including functional, regression and have had exposure to backend and frontend projects.
• Familiarity with market research tools and platforms is a plus.
• Experience with agile methodologies and working within an agile team.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools and version control systems (e.g., Jenkins, Git).
• You thrive in collaborative environments and confidently engage with a range of stakeholders to drive the best outcomes.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• You work with persistence, curiosity and compromise.

What’s in it for you?

• FlexibilityPolicy- Our flexibility policy means there is no hard cap on the number of vacation days you can take
• Temporary work from abroad -If you're based in the EU, you can work outside your country of residence for up to 180 days per year
• All the hardware you need andyour own MacBook
• If you are located in Hamburg or Berlin, you'll get aDeutschland ticketor access to a mobility budget with theNAVIT appto get you to and from the office space
• SubsidisedUrban Sports CluborClassPassmembership based on location.
• In caseyou’re located in one of the cities where most of our fellow Appinioneers are (Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, London, Madrid, Barcelona, or New York), you can get access to ourCo-working spaces

Kind reminder:

This post not only outlines our ideal candidate but also serves as an inspiration for what this role can evolve into. Even if you consider yourself an 80% fit but have a genuine passion for this position, we encourage you to apply. We're eager to hear from individuals who share our enthusiasm.

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