QA Engineer (m/f/x)

Job Title: QA Engineer (m/f/x)

Location: EU

(Remote)

Who You’ll Work For:

At Makersite, we're pioneering the future of sustainable product development and digital collaboration. As a leading platform for product lifecycle management (PLM), we empower companies to make smarter, more sustainable decisions across their entire supply chain. Our cutting-edge software enables teams to design, prototype, and manufacture with transparency, efficiency, and responsibility—reducing environmental impact while optimizing performance.

We're a fast-growing, innovative company that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you're passionate about technology, sustainability, and creating meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be a part of shaping the future of manufacturing and product innovation.

Who we're looking for:

As part of our growing team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable product development. We’re looking for innovative, driven QA Engineers who are passionate about technology and sustainability to join us in building tools that enable companies to make smarter, more responsible decisions. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals, contribute to cutting-edge projects, and help drive the digital transformation of industries worldwide. If you're ready to make an impact and contribute to meaningful change, we want to hear from you!

This role is a fixed, permanent position. All successful applicants will receive a permanent employment contract regardless of location.

The role:

• Automation Testing: Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts to streamline the testing process and improve efficiency. Implement automation frameworks and tools to support continuous integration and deployment pipelines. Participation in Agile ceremonies is necessary.

• Quality Assurance: Take ownership of the end-to-end QA process, from test planning and execution to defect tracking and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify quality requirements and ensure adherence to established standards. The creation of documentation around these topics is required.

• Technical Expertise: Leverage expertise in Python-based code or similar architecture to create robust automation solutions. Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in QA automation tools and technologies. Suggest improvements for the STLC and analyze tools to make improvement suggestions.

• B2B SaaS Experience: Apply knowledge of B2B SaaS principles and complexities to effectively test and validate software functionality, scalability, and performance. Work closely with product managers and developers to understand user requirements and translate them into comprehensive test cases.

• Cypress and TypeScript Proficiency: Utilize proficiency in Cypress and TypeScript to develop automated tests for web applications and APIs. Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure code quality and maintainability.

• Mentoring: Mentor junior QA engineers as well as frontend developers and guide automation best practices, coding standards, and test methodologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in a field such as Computer Science, Computer Programming, or relevant experience.

• Proven experience as a Senior QA Engineer in a B2B SaaS environment with a minimum of 5 years of professional applications.

• Experience with Atlassian products such as Jira or Confluence.

• Proficiency in working with version control systems such as GIT / SVN / Mercurial

• Experience in implementing API Testing within different frameworks.

• Knowledge of STLC and how this is integrated into an AGILE SDLC.

• Advanced knowledge of Test Levels, Test Types, Test Techniques

• Proficiency in UI automation (Cypress / TypeScript)

• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills

• Pragmatic mindset with a continuous learning mentality, staying updated on industry trends and best practices.

• Residing in and legally permitted to work in the EU.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary – We reward your skills and experience with a compensation package that reflects your value.

• 30 Days Paid Time Off – Take the time you need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• Remote-First Flexibility – Work from anywhere in the EU, with the option to collaborate in person at our offices in Stuttgart, Berlin (role dependent).

• Generous Learning & Development Budget – We invest in your growth, providing ample resources for personal and professional development.

• Choose Your Ideal Work Equipment – Whether you prefer Apple or Microsoft, we’ll equip you with the tools you need to excel.

The Experience:

• Purpose-Driven Work – Build something meaningful. Here, you’re not just creating another app; you’re contributing to a transformative vision that you can be proud of.

• Great Colleagues – Join a team that’s open, transparent, and international. We value inclusivity and foster a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.

• Work-Life Balance – As a remote-first company, we trust you to do your best work, your way. You have the flexibility to work when it suits you, ensuring a healthy balance between personal and professional life.

• Pride in Impact – We're already making a significant difference with global, well-known customers who share our vision. Be part of something that matters.

• Stability with Ambition – With realistic growth plans, we’re committed to changing the way things are made—without sacrificing our ambitious goals for innovation and impact.

If you want to find out more about what it’s like to work at Makersite, check out our Careers Page here

Diversity and Inclusion

If you have a medical condition or an individual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.

At Makersite, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will consider all applications regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. Rest assured, all applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.