
Senior Manual QA Engineer (VoIP / Voice / Real-Time Communications)
MMDSmart • Serbia
Role & seniority: QA Engineer with 5+ years software testing experience; minimum 2+ years in VoIP/real-time communications
Stack/tools: SIP, WebRTC, IVR, ACD, call recording; Linux; REST API testing (Postman/curl); logging and server log analysis; basic scripting (Python/JS/TS)
Top 3 responsibilities
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Design and execute advanced test strategies across the full communication lifecycle (WebRTC, IVR, ACD, call recording) ensuring integration and stability
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Analyze requirements and technical specs; perform deep-dive investigations using PCAPs and server logs to root-cause signaling and audio defects
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Simulate network impairments and validate voice quality under sub-optimal conditions; drive quality improvements in Agile environments; mentor teammates and improve QA processes
Must-have skills
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Strong SIP/SIP/RTP understanding; analyze SIP/RTP traffic
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Experience testing call centers/CCaaS (IVR flows, routing, recordings, agent state lifecycles)
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WebRTC knowledge; voice quality metrics (latency, jitter, packet loss, echo, MOS)
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TCP/IP networking, NAT, firewalls, STUN/TURN; Linux, server logs
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Troubleshooting stateful, event-driven systems; timing/concurrency challenges
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Basic scripting (Python/JS/TS); REST API testing (Postman/curl)
Nice-to-haves
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Playwright or similar test automation; pytest/REST Assured
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Performance/load tools (k6, JMeter, Locust)
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SIPp for SIP traffic; PBX/SBC/softswitch experience (Asterisk, FreeSWITCH, Zoiper
Full Description
Would you like to build a career in a leading multinational IT company?
We are looking for a QA engineer who behaves more like a voice system investigator than a checklist tester to join our team.
Since 2007, MMDSmart has been a leading supplier in cloud communications, delivering game-changing IT products to businesses in over 100 countries. Our success is fueled by the inspiration and innovative ideas of our team members, encouraging their growth and impacting our Messaging and Voice solutions. These empower our clients to communicate more effectively with their customers. Don't miss this chance to excel in a rapidly expanding tech company, where your potential and ambitions are not just recognized but celebrated.
Requirements
What will you do at MMDSmart?
You will analyze business requirements and technical specifications for both web interfaces and backend, proactively challenging architectural assumptions to prevent issues before they reach production You will act as a "Voice System Investigator" performing deep-dive analysis of complex call flows and media streams using packet captures (PCAPs) and server logs to identify the root cause of signaling and audio defects You will design and execute advanced test strategies that cover the entire communication lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration between WebRTC components, IVR logic, ACD routing, and call recording systems You will investigate the intersection of web application states and real-time media, debugging issues like UI/UX synchronization with agent states, call control race conditions, and WebRTC connectivity hurdles You will proactively simulate network impairments (latency, jitter, packet loss) and use voice quality metrics (MOS) to ensure the system remains resilient and high-performing under sub-optimal conditions You will drive quality improvements within an Agile environment, participating in architectural reviews and brainstorming sessions to advocate for testability and system stability You will mentor the team and improve QA processes, sharing your expertise in troubleshooting stateful, event-driven systems and helping to refine estimation and testing methodologies You will maintain technical documentation and RCA (Root Cause Analysis) reports, ensuring that complex "hard-to-reproduce" bugs are well-documented and that the team learns from every critical leak
You are a perfect match if you have
5+ years of software testing experience, with at least 2+ years in VoIP / Voice / real-time communication systems Strong hands-on understanding of SIP protocol (call flows, registrations, INVITE flows, SDP, RTP) Practical experience analyzing SIP/RTP traffic Experience testing call center / CCaaS systems (IVR flows; ACD / call routing logic; Call recording; Agent states & call lifecycle) Familiarity with WebRTC technologies and real-time communication challenges Deep understanding of voice quality metrics (latency, jitter, packet loss, echo, MOS) Solid knowledge of TCP/IP networking, NAT, firewalls, ports, STUN/TURN Experience working in Linux environments and reading server logs Basic scripting skills in Python / JS / TS for test tooling and log analysis Experience with REST API testing (Postman, curl, or similar) Understanding of RTP media flow vs SIP signaling Ability to debug one-way audio, no audio, delayed media, early media Experience testing systems that depend on timing, network conditions, and concurrency Understanding how telephony behaves differently from web applications (stateful, event-driven, race conditions).
Nice to have
Experience with test automation using Playwright or similar Experience with API automation frameworks (pytest, REST Assured, etc.)
Familiarity with performance / load tools: (k6, JMeter, Locust) Experience simulating SIP traffic using SIPp Experience working with PBX / SBC / softswitches (Asterisk, FreeSWITCH, Zoiper, etc.) Experience testing under network impairment (packet loss / delay simulation)
Benefits
Why do talents choose and stay at MMDSmart?
Embrace the opportunity to work in a company that cares about
Your Wellness: Access to mental health programs, comprehensive medical insurance, and a sports card*.
Your Happiness: Enjoy the company of cool teammates, a friendly atmosphere, a strong mentorship, and a variety of bonuses & corporate gifts.
Your Development: Benefit from free educational events & courses, and English classes with native speakers.
Your Career: Focus on your professional development in a supportive environment.
Work-Life Balance: Choose your working format - remote, office-based, or hybrid and engage in team-building activities.
Think this role's got your name on it? Go ahead and apply, we'd love to see what you've got!
Equal-Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Medical Insurance and Sport Card perks are available for employees located in Bulgaria