Senior Software Quality Engineer – F/M/D

NavVis

Senior Software Quality Engineer at NavVis defining quality and building automated testing frameworks for complex systems. Collaborating with engineers to enhance product quality and prevent issues.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeMunich • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in building and scaling automated testing frameworks, with a strong focus on quality assurance strategies and metrics. Proficient in backend and system-level testing within cloud and distributed environments, ensuring high product quality through collaboration and continuous improvement.

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Automated Testing FrameworksQuality Assurance StrategyBackend TestingPython ProgrammingDebugging Skills

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Hard Skills

Automated TestingQuality EngineeringTest ArchitectureQuality MetricsSystem-Level TestingCloud Services TestingLinux EnvironmentsContainersPerformance TestingLoad Testing

Soft Skills

Ownership MindsetCuriosityAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

CI/CDPlaywrightSeleniumAI-Assisted Development Tools

Industry Keywords

Distributed SystemsObservabilityFeedback LoopsShift-Left TestingTest Scenarios

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsLinuxPythonSelenium

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and evolve QA strategy for a complex, distributed system used in real-world environments
Design and build scalable automated testing frameworks (backend, infrastructure, and web) integrated into CI/CD
Drive a shift-left testing culture, enabling engineers to catch issues early and systematically
Identify systemic risks and failure points across cloud services, virtual file systems, and APIs—before customers ever see them
Define high-impact test scenarios that go beyond standard coverage and reflect real-world usage
Establish observability, alerting, and feedback loops to continuously improve product quality
Collaborate closely with engineers and product teams to embed quality into every stage of development
Share expertise and support colleagues on best practices in testing, automation, and quality engineering

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of experience (typically 5+) in software quality engineering, with a strong focus on automation
Proven track record of building and scaling automated testing frameworks
Strong programming skills in at least one language (e.g., Python, C++, or similar)
Deep experience in backend and system-level testing, including Linux environments, containers, and cloud/distributed systems
A mindset of ownership and curiosity—you don’t just find bugs; you prevent them
Strong debugging and analytical skills, with the ability to understand complex system behavior
Experience defining QA strategies, test architecture, and quality metrics
Nice to have: Experience with Playwright, Selenium, or similar for end-to-end testing
Nice to have: Background in performance or load testing
Nice to have: Experience working in environments using AI-assisted development tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days of paid time off per year
Affordable access to a vast network of fitness and wellness facilities through EGYM Wellpass subsidy
Deutschlandticket subsidy to support sustainable travel using public transport
Flexible working hours and a hybrid work setup, enabling you to plan your work around your life, and not your life around work!
Full visa and relocation support for international candidates
An attractive bike leasing model through JobRad, in line with our commitment towards sustainable mobility
A competitive compensation package that values the skills and experience you bring
Up to 4000 EUR employee referral bonus
Financial support for local language classes to help you in your journey of integrating into the culture!