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Technical Specialist in Quality Engineering

ITmatch Slovakia

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Posted Feb 26, 2026

Role & seniority: Senior Quality Engineer; end-to-end ownership of quality in telecom systems; strong automation and technical depth

Stack/tools: Linux (expert), GitLab, Wireshark, Jira, Cucumber, Gherkin, CI/CD pipelines; network-focused telecom environments

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Design, execute, and own advanced system and integration tests; create test cases and manage test data

  • Design, implement, and optimize test automation (Cucumber/Gherkin); run automated tests in CI/CD

  • Conduct network-related testing with high QA standards; collaborate with cross-functional agile teams (Scrum/Kanban)

Must-have skills

  • Several years of hands-on software testing in telecom/network environments

  • Advanced Linux knowledge; practical experience with Cucumber/Gherkin and test automation

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines; Agile mindset (Scrum or Kanban)

  • Strong analytical thinking and structured approach; fluent German (spoken & written)

Nice-to-haves

  • Previous ownership-focused QA roles; experience with network analysis tools beyond Wireshark

  • Experience in large-scale or highly demanding testing contexts

  • Location & work type: Fully remote; long-term cooperation; contract-based engagement

Full Description

We are looking for a seasoned Quality Engineer who owns quality end-to-end — not someone who just executes test cases.

This role is about technical depth, accountability, and delivering excellence in demanding telecommunications environments. If you are strong in automation, confident in Linux, and comfortable in complex network-related systems, this could be your next challenge. Mass manual testing is not our focus. Ownership, technical strength, and structured thinking are.

Your Role

As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will take ownership of quality across complex telecom systems

  • Design and execute advanced system and integration tests
  • Own test case creation and test data management
  • Perform network-related testing activities with high QA standards
  • Design, implement, and optimize test automation solutions (Cucumber, Gherkin)
  • Execute automated tests within CI/CD pipelines
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional agile teams (Scrum / Kanban)

Technical Environment Linux-based systems (expert level required) GitLab Wireshark Jira Cucumber & Gherkin CI/CD pipelines Network-focused / telecommunications environments

We Expect Several years of hands-on experience in software testing Strong background in telecom / network-focused environments Advanced Linux knowledge Practical experience with automation frameworks (Cucumber, Gherkin) Experience working within CI/CD pipelines Agile mindset (Scrum or Kanban) Strong analytical thinking and structured approach Fluent German (spoken & written) – mandatory

Engagement Model Full remote Long-term cooperation Contract

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