QA Engineer - German speaking

Location: 100% remote (Poland) Contract type: B2B Capacity: Full-time Rate: 120-140 PLN + VAT / h

• About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our Talent Pool for upcoming international software development projects.

At Kyotu Technology, we collaborate with clients on web applications, enterprise platforms, SaaS products, and complex software systems across different industries.

We are looking for someone who combines strong test automation skills with a solid understanding of software quality processes and a proactive approach to improving testing practices.

The ideal candidate can independently develop and maintain automated testing solutions for web applications and APIs, contribute to testing strategies, and communicate confidently with international stakeholders in German and English.

• Who we are

Kyotu Technology is a boutique software house based in Wrocław and Warsaw, working fully remotely or in hybrid mode across Poland. We focus on long-term, high-quality engineering and building production-grade systems with real business impact.

Our teams have real influence on technical decisions and the way solutions are delivered.

• Your responsibilities
• design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks and test suites
• create and execute automated tests for web applications and REST APIs
• develop and maintain test strategies, test plans, and regression test suites
• perform functional, integration, regression, and exploratory testing
• integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• identify, document, and track defects in cooperation with development teams
• support release testing, assess quality risks, and provide recommendations on release readiness
• analyze requirements and identify potential quality issues early in the development process
• improve test coverage, automation efficiency, and overall QA practices
• collaborate closely with developers, product teams, and international stakeholders
• communicate testing progress, findings, and risks in German and English
• Must haves
• minimum 5 years of commercial experience in software QA
• strong hands-on experience in test automation, including designing, developing, and maintaining automation frameworks
• practical experience with web UI test automation using tools such as Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium
• experience with API testing and automation using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or pytest
• ability to design and maintain test strategies, test plans, and regression test suites
• experience with manual, functional, integration, and exploratory testing
• experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• good understanding of software development processes, testing methodologies, and QA best practices
• experience with Git and issue-tracking tools such as Jira
• ability to independently organize testing activities, identify risks, and recommend improvements
• strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• experience collaborating with international clients or distributed engineering teams
• German at B2+ level, including confidence in technical discussions and meetings
• English at B2+ level
• Nice to have
• experience testing mobile applications on iOS and Android
• knowledge of mobile test automation tools such as Appium, XCUITest, or Espresso
• programming skills in Python, Java, JavaScript, or TypeScript
• experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, k6, or Locust
• experience testing microservices and distributed systems
• familiarity with Docker and cloud environments
• experience testing complex enterprise or SaaS platforms
• practical experience using AI-assisted development and testing tools, such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or ChatGPT
• experience coordinating QA activities or mentoring other QA engineers
• knowledge of security or accessibility testing
• What we offer
• B2B contract
• rate: 120-140 PLN + VAT / h
• 100% remote work from Poland
• opportunities to collaborate on international software development projects
• involvement in technically challenging web and API testing
• real influence on test automation approaches and quality standards
• collaboration with experienced development and QA teams
• opportunity to work with modern testing technologies and AI-assisted engineering tools

Please note: This recruitment is part of our Talent Pool initiative. We are connecting with experienced, German-speaking QA Automation Engineers for upcoming opportunities. Specific project details and potential start dates will be discussed individually when a suitable opportunity becomes available.