Python Backend Engineer (m/f/x)

at  Makersite GmbH

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

As part of our growing team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable product development. We’re looking for innovative, driven QA Engineers who are passionate about technology and sustainability to join us in building tools that enable companies to make smarter, more responsible decisions. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals, contribute to cutting-edge projects, and help drive the digital transformation of industries worldwide. If you’re ready to make an impact and contribute to meaningful change, we want to hear from you!
This role is a fixed, permanent position. All successful applicants will receive a permanent employment contract regardless of location.

THE EXPERIENCE:

• Purpose-Driven Work – Build something meaningful. Here, you’re not just creating another app; you’re contributing to a transformative vision that you can be proud of.
• Great Colleagues – Join a team that’s open, transparent, and international. We value inclusivity and foster a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.
• Work-Life Balance – As a remote-first company, we trust you to do your best work, your way. You have the flexibility to work when it suits you, ensuring a healthy balance between personal and professional life.
• Pride in Impact – We’re already making a significant difference with global, well-known customers who share our vision. Be part of something that matters.
• Stability with Ambition – With realistic growth plans, we’re committed to changing the way things are made—without sacrificing our ambitious goals for innovation and impact.
  If you want to find out more about what it’s like to work at Makersite, check out our Careers Page here

• Automation Testing: Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts to streamline the testing process and improve efficiency. Implement automation frameworks and tools to support continuous integration and deployment pipelines. Participation in Agile ceremonies is necessary.
• Quality Assurance: Take ownership of the end-to-end QA process, from test planning and execution to defect tracking and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify quality requirements and ensure adherence to established standards. The creation of documentation around these topics is required.
• Technical Expertise: Leverage expertise in Python-based code or similar architecture to create robust automation solutions. Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in QA automation tools and technologies. Suggest improvements for the STLC and analyze tools to make improvement suggestions.
• B2B SaaS Experience: Apply knowledge of B2B SaaS principles and complexities to effectively test and validate software functionality, scalability, and performance. Work closely with product managers and developers to understand user requirements and translate them into comprehensive test cases.
• Cypress and TypeScript Proficiency: Utilize proficiency in Cypress and TypeScript to develop automated tests for web applications and APIs. Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure code quality and maintainability.
• Mentoring: Mentor junior QA engineers as well as frontend developers and guide automation best practices, coding standards, and test methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in a field such as Computer Science, Computer Programming, or relevant experience.
• Proven experience as a QA Engineer in a B2B SaaS environment with around 5 years of professional applications.
• Experience with Atlassian products such as Jira or Confluence.
• Proficiency in working with version control systems such as GIT / SVN / Mercurial
• Experience in implementing API Testing within different frameworks.
• Knowledge of STLC and how this is integrated into an AGILE SDLC.
• Advanced knowledge of Test Levels, Test Types, Test Techniques
• Proficiency in UI automation (Cypress / TypeScript)
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills
• Pragmatic mindset with a continuous learning mentality, staying updated on industry trends and best practices.
  Residing in and legally permitted to work in the EU.