QA Engineer Working Student for Trinity Development & QA team (hybrid / full remote)

About the company:

As part of United Internet Group, with more than 11,000 employees and 28 million fee-based customer contracts, we are Europe’s leading internet specialist and largest hoster. Building the roof for strong brands such as 1&1, IONOS, STRATO, GMX, WEB DE, MAIL COM, 1&1 Versatel and the Drillisch Online brands, United Internet offers a broad portfolio of Internet access products and cloud applications.

Present in Romania since 2003, we are an Engineering Centre that lives and breathes technology.

Our engineering culture is shaped by the use of cloud native technologies, microservices combined with a DevOps attitude and an innovative mindset. We have a customer centric culture where every colleague is a contributor to our products’ design and success working closely with teams in Bucharest and abroad. Our strength lies in our team spirit and a positive and respectful interaction. In Romania, we have passionate teams sustaining the business segments of Access/Telecommunication, Mail & Media and Hosting, working and enjoying the 1&1 culture together.

About the team:

In Trinity Development & QA team, our mission is clear: we make top-notch website design and online success accessible to busy SMB owners. We achieve this with a suite of DIY services—from AI-powered website builders to comprehensive online marketing tools—designed to help our customers shine online.

Customer-centricity and design-driven product innovation are at our core. We aim to empower millions of SMB owners and individuals to realize their online presence dreams.

Curious about what happens behind the scenes in software testing? QA is far more than just running tests. We push boundaries, integrate software, ask critical questions, collaborate with developers, product owners and step into the shoes of our users. We go beyond writing test cases—we craft automated tests and refine user experiences.

If this resonates with you and you're eager to dive into QA, continually enhance your skills and embrace new challenges, we’d love to meet you. Join our QA team and make an impact.

As a QA Engineer Working Student, you'll test and validate our products, spot and report defects early on and assist other QA team members. You'll help shape quality-focused test strategies and enhance user experiences for customers building their dream websites, while manually testing new product features before and after production releases and using our automation regression frameworks. You will benefit from hands-on guidance from an experienced QA mentor and get up to speed with our technologies and processes.

About the Working Student program:

This program is intended for students (currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program) who want to gain experience, following what they learned in a specialized faculty, in order to become IT specialists. 

Main responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a dynamic Agile team and be responsible for testing and validating both new and existing functionalities and designs, ensuring high-quality delivery alongside product management and development;
• Verify that the product meets all specified requirements;
• Develop test scenarios from requirements, specifications and technical design documents;
• Keep test documentation current with any changes in requirements;
• Conduct a range of tests, including functional, non-functional, integration, smoke and automation regression;
• Analyze and report on testing outcomes;
• Pinpoint and document problem areas and defects;
• Engage in discussions with developers to address and resolve issues;
• Monitor and manage the life-cycle of bugs;
• Re-test resolved defects to ensure they are fixed;
• Plan, estimate and execute comprehensive testing activities;
• Actively participate in the team’s Scrum process;
• Assist automation engineers in creating and refining automated testing solutions.

We appreciate:

• BS degree or currently studying in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent;
• A creative, detail-oriented mindset with a passion for testing web applications from a user-centric perspective;
• Strong analytical skills with an eagle eye for details and interested in Quality Assurance;
• Familiarity with the software development life-cycle and methodologies;
• Basic understanding of software QA methodologies, tools and processes;
• Familiarity with web application manual testing techniques;
• Problem-solving skills with an algorithmic approach;
• Being a collaborative team player who is a quick learner, highly motivated and self-driven;
• Having a proactive mindset, willing to share out of the box ideas and bring them to life;
• Very good communication and self-organizing skills;
• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).

Bonus points for:

• Knowledge of OOP concepts and Java;
• Familiarity with AI technologies;
• Basic knowledge of  test automation frameworks;
• Agile / SCRUM methodologies know-how;
• Basic Linux skills;
• Familiarity with version-control systems such as Git;
• Knowledge of Test Automation principles and best practices (e.g. The Testing Pyramid).

What we offer:

• The chance to use and learn a variety of cool technologies, tools and frameworks including Java, Git, Jenkins, JUnit, Selenium WebDriver, Serenity BDD, Cucumber, REST Assured, Apache JMeter, Maven and get familiar with product testing responsibility;
• Guidance and coaching to help you every step of the way;
• The opportunity to meet and work with experienced professionals;
• Flexible working hours to accommodate your academic schedule;
• Support on working on real-world projects and gain hands-on experience;
• Hybrid or full-remote work possibility;
• Potential for future career opportunities within our company;
• Substitute days off for public holidays that occur on the weekend;
• Team events, networking events organized to promote a passionate, creative and diverse culture;
• Summerfest and Winterfest parties;
• 12.5 vacation days/6 months;
• Of course, coffee, soft drinks and fresh fruits are on us in the office.

Diversity enriches:

Different cultures, nationalities, genders, age groups, sexual orientations, and religions as well as people with disabilities - we encourage diversity. Because only teams that reflect all facets of society offer the best framework conditions for creativity and make a company productive and distinctive. We value diversity and welcome all applications.