Country
Bulgaria
Job Family
Technology
For over 80 years, GfK has been a reliable and trusted insight partner for the world’s biggest companies and leading brands who make a difference in every consumer’s life - and we will continue to build on this. We connect data, science and innovative digital research solutions to provide answers for key business questions around consumers, markets, brands and media. With our headquarters in Germany and a presence in around 60 countries worldwide, you benefit from our global company with a diverse community of ~9,000 employees.
Harnessing the power of our workforce, the greatest asset we have is our people. As part of GfK, you can take your future into your own hands. We value talent, skills and responsibility and support your development within our international teams. We are proud of our heritage and our future: Currently we are in the latter stages of a transformational journey from a traditional market research company to a trusted provider of prescriptive data analytics powered by innovative technology. This is only possible with extraordinary people and this is why we are looking for YOU to help create our future. For our employees as well as for our clients we pursue one goal: Growth from Knowledge!
Job Description
Mission of the role
GfK is seeking a Senior Test Engineer for a Leadership Role - Senior Test Engineer with experience in requirement analysis, test design, REST API testing, Web / Mobile Application Testing and Test Automation. Ideal candidate should have 5 to 8 years of hands on experience in test automation.
As a Senior Software Test Engineer you will have the following key accountabilities:
Building up and leading the Testing Team to the success of projects as per Chapter system
Defining the scope of testing within the context of each release/delivery
Develop test strategy, test plans and test cases for projects
GUI, functional and non-functional testing and automation of web and mobile applications by applying latest techniques in test automation
Design, implementation and delivery of scalable, maintainable, configurable, portable and robust test automation frameworks
Apply automated tools to support the testing of applications across all phases of the SDLC
Define and implement test data management for the product
Applying the appropriate test measurements and metrics in the product and the Testing Team
Planning, deploying and managing the testing effort for any given engagement
Monitor and enforce all processes and procedures for testing as per standards defined by the organization
Proactively escalate quality issues and highlighting risks, providing risk analysis, identifying application bottlenecks and planning
Coach/mentor junior members of the team to ensure high quality deliverables, on-time delivery and manage the overall performance of direct reports
Now that you know what a Senior Software Test Engineer does, what skills, qualifications and experience do you need?
Good experience with 2 or more programming/scripting languages like C#/Java/TypeScript/JS/Python
Worked on variety of frameworks and libraries like TestNG, BDD - Cucumber, Mocha and Chai
Hands on experience of automating web applications using Selenium/Cypress
Thorough understanding of CI principles.
Hands-on experience in setting up & running automated tests through CI/CD pipeline
Strong knowledge in Version Control software such as Bitbucket/GitHub/GitLab
Solid API and Web Services testing skills (REST, WebAPI)
Knowledge in Performance/Scalability Testing is a plus (JMeter)
Experience using JSON/XML objects
Familiar with Docker/Kubernetes
Demonstrate knowledge of Jira
Proficiency in written and spoken English
It would be a great addition if you have:
Hands on experience of automating mobile apps using Appium is a big plus
Experience or Knowledge of other open source automation frameworks like Protactor, WebDriverIO, etc. is a plus
Good at seeing/identifying edge cases
Join our team and benefit from the following advantages:
Exciting work environment that brings people together
Use of the latest digital technologies
Initial and ongoing trainings to support your development
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Competitive remuneration and bonus scheme linked to individual performance and company results
Flexible working hours and home office
3 additional non-working days annually
Food vouchers
Health insurance
Discount program with external vendors
Eco friendly travelers are welcome to the office – parking places for bikers and free card for public transportation are available to all employees
Last but not least – GfK Sofia office is located close to the city centre and easily accessible from any point by public transportation – 47A Tsarisgradsko Shose Blvd
All documents will be treated in the strictest confidentiality.
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.
We are an ethical and honest company that is wholly committed to its clients and employees. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal opportunity in employment which focuses on all of our employees reaching their full potential. At GfK we work collaboratively with our colleagues but offer a flexible working approach, including dividing our time between office & remote working as well as the opportunity to flex our working hours around team core hours.
We offer an exciting work environment that brings people together. We encourage an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit. We make use of the latest digital technologies. We are looking for self-starters, who accept challenges and create solutions.
Can there be a better place to take center stage in the digital revolution? We are excited to get to know you!
