Mid-Level QA Engineer – Web & API Testing

Unleash quality that drives innovation — shape the future of software testing! Krakow-based opportunity with hybrid work model. As a Mid-Level QA Engineer, you will be working for our client, a global leader in cybersecurity within the banking and fintech industry. You will help ensure the delivery of seamless, secure software solutions by designing and executing manual tests for web applications and APIs, supporting the continuous evolution of cybersecurity standards in a fast-paced environment. This role offers excellent opportunities for career growth and technical mastery in a pioneering sector. Your main responsibilities: • Collaborate with product owners to manage backlogs and define clear, testable acceptance criteria. • Drive testing phases of projects, ensuring quality and security standards are met. • Create and refine test strategies, plans, and manual test artifacts for various application components. • Develop test scenarios for automation and performance testing to support continuous integration. • Perform detailed manual testing of web applications and REST APIs, including regression, functional, and performance tests. • Identify exceptions in application logs and perform initial triage for bugs and tests. • Support the definition and refinement of testing environments and metrics to optimize testing efficiency. • Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, sharing insights and improvements. You're ideal for this role if you have: • 4+ years of experience as a Manual QA Tester within an agile software development environment. • Proven expertise in web application and REST API testing, including third-party integrations. • Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, especially in agile and DevSecOps contexts. • Experience with testing tools such as JIRA, Confluence, GIT, and QTest/Tricentis/Zephyr. • Familiarity with cloud environments (GCP, AWS, Azure). • Excellent communication skills in English (fluent command). • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-focused setting, delivering quality results consistently. It is a strong plus if you have: (optional)• ISTQB certification or equivalent. • Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (SAST, DAST, MAST). • Knowledge of process flow diagramming and process improvement methodologies. • Experience with UML diagrams and performance testing. Language Required for the role: • Fluent English (reading, writing, speaking). Eligibility for the role: • Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role. #MAKEYourCareerBETTER Interested? Apply now and include your CV (preferably in English) along with a statement confirming your consent to the processing and storage of your personal data.