QA Engineer (REF3562G)

Company Description

The largest ICT employer in Hungary, Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions (formerly IT-Services Hungary, ITSH) is a subsidiary of the Deutsche Telekom Group. Established in 2006, the company provides a wide portfolio of IT and telecommunications services with more than 5000 employees. ITSH was awarded with the Best in Educational Cooperation prize by HIPA in 2019, acknowledged as one of the most attractive workplaces by PwC Hungary’s independent survey in 2021 and rewarded with the title of the Most Ethical Multinational Company in 2019. The company continuously develops its four sites in Budapest, Debrecen, Pécs and Szeged and is looking for skilled IT professionals to join its team.

Job Description

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented QA Engineer to take ownership of the entire CI/CD pipeline quality within our dynamic software development environment. As the QA Engineer and CI/CD Pipeline Quality Owner, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and accuracy of our continuous integration and continuous delivery processes. The ideal candidate has a strong background in quality assurance, automation, and a deep understanding of CI/CD principles, including the definition and management of QGates.

Responsibilities:

1. CI/CD Quality Ownership: Take complete ownership of the CI/CD pipeline quality, ensuring that each stage of the development process is rigorously tested for functionality, performance, and reliability.
2. Test Automation: Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites to validate the functionality and integrity of the CI/CD pipeline, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests.
3. Quality Assurance: Collaborate with development and operations teams to establish and enforce quality assurance processes and standards throughout the CI/CD pipeline.
4. Pipeline Monitoring: Implement and maintain monitoring systems to track the performance and health of the CI/CD pipeline, promptly identifying and addressing any issues or bottlenecks.
5. Regression Testing: Develop and execute regression testing strategies to ensure that new developments do not introduce regressions into the CI/CD pipeline.
6. Security Testing: Implement security testing practices to identify vulnerabilities and ensure the secure delivery of software through the CI/CD pipeline.
7. QGate Definition: Define and implement Quality Gates (QGates) at critical points within the CI/CD pipeline to ensure that only high-quality and validated code progresses to subsequent stages.
8. Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for testing procedures, automation scripts, CI/CD pipeline configurations, and detailed descriptions of QGates.
9. Collaboration: Work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and proactively address quality concerns throughout the CI/CD process.

Qualifications

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
2. Proven experience as a QA Engineer, with a focus on automation and CI/CD pipeline quality.
3. Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with popular CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Travis CI.
4. Proficient in test automation frameworks and tools, with experience in scripting languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
5. Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
6. Knowledge of security testing principles and practices.
7. Experience defining and implementing Quality Gates (QGates) in CI/CD pipelines.
8. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
9. Strong communication and collaboration skills.
10. English mandatory & German nice to have

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in QA, test automation, and CI/CD.

If you are a QA Engineer with a passion for ensuring the quality of CI/CD pipelines, have experience with defining and managing Quality Gates, and possess the skills to automate and streamline the testing process, we invite you to apply and be a key player in maintaining the high standards of our software development and delivery practices.

Additional Information

* Please be informed that our remote working possibility is only available within Hungary due to European taxation regulation.