**Role & seniority: ** Software Test Engineer (m/ž/d), based on the posting level not explicitly stated (junior/mid/senior not specified).

**Location & work type: ** Zagreb office, Croatia; work type not specified (implied on-site/office-based). Start ASAP.

**Stack/tools: **

Python
Linux
GitLab CI/CD pipelines
Docker
Pytest
Automated integration & system testing frameworks
SW-QA process/metrics, software tool chain optimization
GitLab, Docker, Pytest are preferred (not strictly required)

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

Plan/implement/develop/maintain software-based test solutions for real-time AI/ML image processing systems.
Improve SW-QA processes (process requirements and metrics).
Implement and maintain automated integration and system tests, analyze failures, and propose fixes with cross-functional teams.

**Must-have skills: **

Degree (CS/related) or vocational IT specialist training.
Strong Python programming skills.
Working knowledge of Linux environments.
Experience integrating automated tests into a test framework.
English fluency.

**Nice-to-haves: **

Experience with GitLab pipelines, Docker, Pytest.
ISTQB certification.

Full Description

Walaris designs and develops AI-driven, software-defined, and hardware-enabled autonomous systems for defense and security applications. Our software platform uses artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and edge computing to provide real-time situational awareness for air, land, and sea domains, enabling rapid decisions at machine speed. Our cutting-edge technology is utilized by customers across the defense, national security, government, marine, and critical infrastructure protection markets worldwide. At our office in Zagreb, we are looking for a Software Test Engineer (m/ž/d) starting as soon as possible. Responsibilities Oversee planning, implementing, developing, and maintaining software-based test solutions for our real-time AI/ML image processing systems Continuously ameliorate SW-QA processes by enhancing the process requirements and metrics Ensure the optimization of the software tool chain to provide the best possible environment for our development team Collaborate with our cross-functional teams to perform software risk management Implement automated integration and system tests Analyze software problems and propose solutions together with our cross-functional team

Requirements

Degree in computer science, business informatics, mathematics or a similar field, or vocational training as an IT specialist Proficient with programming languages and bring excellent knowledge of Python Familiar with Linux environments Experience in integrating automated tests into a test framework First-hand experience with GitLab pipelines, Docker, and Pytest preferred ISTQB certification is a plus Fluent in English

Benefits

Join our mission and become part of an innovative, dynamic team! At Walaris, you'll play a vital role in saving lives and safeguarding local and national security by harnessing the power of cutting-edge technologies. This is your chance to break new ground and take on meaningful responsibility as you help develop and deploy industry-defining solutions. We offer creative freedom, competitive compensation, and a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter.