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Software Quality Engineer – Manual Testing (Embedded Linux/Android Systems)

Luxoft • Banana Shire, Queensland, Australia

hybridfull-time
Posted Sep 14, 2026Apply by Oct 14, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Software Quality Engineer (Regular), component-level/manual testing focus

**Product/Domain: ** Video collaboration devices with embedded Android (hands-on validation on real hardware)

**Stack/tools: **

  • Manual testing (regression, exploratory, ad hoc, functional/component behavior)

  • Linux/macOS terminal work; SSH, ADB, log/system command usage

  • JIRA for defect tracking; test evidence/repro steps

  • Confluence for test documentation/knowledge base

  • Basic network troubleshooting (connectivity/config/IP fundamentals)

  • Optional: contribution to Python-based automated test repositories

  • Top 3 responsibilities:

    1. Execute manual component/subsystem test cases and validate component behavior before integration

    2. Design/maintain test scenarios and documentation aligned with requirements, risks, and sprint goals

    3. Track and verify defects in JIRA, including clear reproduction steps and evidence; collaborate with dev/automation/product

  • Must-have skills:

    • 3–5 years manual software testing, ideally at component/subsystem level

    • Hands-on experience testing embedded/hardware-related products

    • Strong Linux/macOS terminal skills (SSH) and familiarity with embedded debugging

    • Networking fundamentals for basic connectivity/config troubleshooting

    • Ability to create clear structured test documentation

    • English + Polish B2 (spoken/wri

Full Description

🔵Project Description

  • Role: Software Quality Engineer (Regular level) with a strong focus on manual, component-level testing.

  • Product: Video Collaboration devices with embedded Android operating system

  • Core Activity: Validating individual components and subsystems, ensuring high quality, reliability, and usability.

  • Interaction: Hands-on role combining software validation with real hardware interaction.

  • Location Requirement: Hybrid model, requires on-site presence in Kraków. Open only to candidates based in Kraków.

🔵Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

A. Manual Testing & Component Validation

  • Execute manual, component-level test cases.

  • Validate individual software components and subsystems before system-level integration.

Perform

  • *Regression testing

  • *Exploratory testing

  • *Ad hoc testing

  • Functional testing (strong focus on component behavior)

  • Validate hardware-software interactions under real-world conditions.

  • Verify fixes and perform bug re-testing.

B. Test Design & Documentation

  • Analyze Requirements and technical specifications to define component-level test coverage.

  • Design, maintain, and execute test scenarios and test cases.

  • Create and maintain test documentation, test scenarios, and knowledge base pages in Confluence.

  • Ensure test coverage aligns with product risks, component maturity, and sprint goals.

C. Defect Tracking & Collaboration

  • Identify, report, track, and verify component-level defects using JIRA.

  • Provide clear reproduction steps, logs, and evidence related to specific components.

  • Collaborate closely with developers, automation engineers, and product owners during development cycles.

D. Technical & Environment Responsibilities

  • Work daily with Linux/macOS terminal tools (SSH, ADB, logs, system commands).

  • Perform basic network-related activities (connectivity, configuration, troubleshooting).

  • Operate in Linux or macOS environments.

  • Interact directly with physical devices, cameras, and component-level test setups in the lab and local setup.

E. Automation Collaboration (Optional)

  • Cooperate with the automation team by contributing component-focused test ideas and scenarios to Python-based automated test repositories.

  • Identify component test cases suitable for automation based on manual testing results.

🔵Mandatory Skills Description

A. Required:

  1. Experience: 3–5 years in manual software testing, preferably at component or subsystem level.

  2. Embedded Systems: Hands-on experience testing embedded systems or hardware-related products.

  3. Linux/macOS: Strong working knowledge including terminal usage and SSH.

  4. Familiarity with embedded Linux/macOS debugging tools

  5. Tools: Experience with JIRA for defect tracking and test execution.

  6. Networking: Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, connectivity, basic diagnostics).

  7. Documentation: Ability to create clear, structured test documentation.

  8. Language: Fluency in English and Polish (spoken and written).

  9. Work Model: Willingness to work in a hybrid model with on-site presence in Kraków.

B Soft Skills

  1. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a component-quality mindset.

  2. Attention to detail and ownership of assigned components.

  3. Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

  4. Proactive attitude and willingness to improve testing practices.

🔵Nice-to-Have Skills Description

  • Basic experience or interest in Python-based test automation..

  • Experience testing camera, video, or multimedia components.

  • Understanding of CI/CD concepts from a QA perspective.

🔵Languages

English: B2 Upper Intermediate

Polish: B2 Upper Intermediate

🔵Our Benefits

  • 💼 Employment & Compensation
  • Stable employment based on an employment contract
  • Copyright-based remuneration for Developers, resulting in a higher net salary
  • 🏥 Health & Well-being
  • LuxMed private health and dental care
  • Life and travel insurance
  • MyBenefit program (sports card, well-being initiatives, and more)
  • Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, including psychological consultations, coaching sessions, and support in personal matters
  • 🚗 Everyday Convenience
  • Car rental options
  • 🎓 Learning & Development
  • Access to the LuxTalent platform, offering webinars, training sessions, and certified courses
  • 🌍 Career Growth & Mobility
  • Internal Mobility Program, enabling rotation between projects, locations, and accounts
  • …and much more!
Manual TestingEmbedded SystemsAndroid OSLinuxmacOSSSHADBJIRANetworking FundamentalsTest DesignRegression TestingExploratory TestingConfluencePythonComponent ValidationDefect Trackingmulti-location

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