Senior QA Engineer (Berlin, hybrid)
A little about us
Redefining graphic design: Kittl is transforming how creators work with an intuitive platform that stands as a modern, competitive alternative to traditional design tools: Build the new Adobe of tomorrow
Rapid growth: Millions of users within just two years of launch
Diverse team: 120+ team members representing 30+ different countries
Truly product-led company: Engineers, Product managers and designers are at the core of Kittl - shaping an engineering driven working culture
Strong funding: Raised over $45M from world-renowned investors who have also backed companies like Slack, Dropbox, and Figma
Learn more: www.kittl.com/career
Your role at Kittl
As a Senior QA Engineer at Kittl, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our product, working closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to make sure we're always hitting the highest standards. Your work will have a real impact - helping us ship reliable, user-friendly solutions that our customers love. You'll be part of a collaborative team where your expertise and attention to detail truly drive the quality of our releases, and where you'll have the opportunity to lead testing initiatives and shape how we approach QA going forward.
What you'll do
Own quality end-to-end: Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases across complex projects
Lead with impact: Drive testing efforts and quality initiatives in close collaboration with cross-functional teams
Build for scale: Develop and maintain automated test scripts to improve efficiency and coverage
Spot and solve: Identify, document, and track defects through to resolution with a sharp eye for detail
Shape how we work: Contribute to continuous process improvement and the adoption of QA best practices
What you’ll need
Senior-level experience: At least 5 years in software quality assurance
Testing expertise: Strong experience with both manual and automated testing methodologies
Automation skills: Proficiency in tools like Playwright and scripting languages like TypeScript
API knowledge: Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Postman or REST Assured
A problem-solver's mindset: Keen attention to detail and strong analytical thinking
Team player: Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Interview process
Recruiter interview (30 min)
Take-home assignment
Technical interview (60 min)
Interview with CTO (30 min)
Bar raiser interview (45 min)
Our core tech stack
Playwright, TypeScript, GitHub/CI pipelines
We are looking for someone
Exceptionally driven to drive impact and challenge the status quo
Who takes extreme ownership & gets things done
Who goes above and beyond in their role
Who is deeply passionate about what they do
Benefits
Maximise your impact: No matter if you’re leading a team or you stand out by your domain expertise - all we care about is supporting you to maximise your own impact
Hackathons: Our quarterly hackathons provide an environment to experiment with new concepts, push boundaries, and potentially deliver the next big thing.
Kittl Week: Each year, our global team gathers together for a whole week, to work, celebrate, get inspired, and have fun
Flexible working hours: Our core hours are 11am–5pm CET, leaving the rest of your schedule flexible to fit your style
Remote work: Work up to 50 days (10 weeks) fully remote per year from anywhere in the world, as long as you maintain our core hours
Learning & development: Our L&D budget supports your professional growth
Mobility benefit: We fully cover your monthly BVG public transport ticket
Health and fitness: Urban Sports Club membership discount
Vacation: Up to 30 vacation days per year
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🌈 At Kittl, we embrace diversity and value every team member's unique background, identity, and experience. We're all about respect, honesty, and inclusivity. Together, we create a safe and supportive work environment where everyone thrives. Join us on this exciting journey of making our company and product even better!