QA engineer for NATO
Would you like to join the leading international intergovernmental organization?
The Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) is an established, world-class scientific research and experimentation facility that organizes and conducts scientific research and technology development centred on the maritime domain. It delivers innovative and field-tested science and technology (S&T) solutions to address defence and security needs of the Alliance.Responsibilities:
Test Strategy & Planning o Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies that cover functional, regression, and integration testing across multiple platforms and environments
Define test scope, objectives, and success criteria in collaboration with product managers, developers, and stakeholders
Establish and maintain QA processes, standards, and best practices to ensure consistent quality across all releases
Test Execution & Automation o Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for UI/UX, API, and database validation using industry-standard frameworks and tools
Execute manual and automated tests to identify defects, performance bottlenecks, and usability issues before production deployment
Perform thorough exploratory testing to uncover edge cases and scenarios not covered by scripted tests
Quality Assurance & Reporting o Document, track, and communicate bugs with detailed reproduction steps, severity assessments, and supporting evidence
Analyze test results and provide clear quality metrics, risk assessments, and release recommendations to stakeholders
Collaborate with development teams to verify bug fixes and ensure proper resolution before closure
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
A minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognised/certified University in an information systems, physics or electronics related scientific or engineering discipline
A minimum of 3 years of experience in software quality assurance with hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing methodologies across web and mobile applications.
Professional knowledge of automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar), API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured), and database query languages (SQL)
Exceptional ability to identify inconsistencies, edge cases, and subtle defects that could impact user experience or system functionality
Capability to break down complex systems, anticipate potential failure points, and design test scenarios that effectively validate requirements
Clear and concise written and verbal communication for documenting defects, creating test documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams
Comfortable working in agile environments with shifting priorities, tight deadlines, and evolving product requirements while maintaining quality standards
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- Locations
- La Spezia
- Remote status
- Fully Remote