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Workwize is hiring a QA Engineer to improve quality across its SaaS platform for global IT equipment management. The role focuses on creating and maintaining a QA strategy, embedding shift-left quality practices, and partnering closely with developers and product owners throughout the SDLC. Core technical responsibilities include automated end-to-end, integration, and API testing for Laravel and React applications using Cypress, Playwright, Postman, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD workflows. The ideal candidate has at least four years of QA or software testing experience, strong automation expertise, and excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills. This is a remote role for candidates based in Europe or South Africa, with CET working hours.
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I would start by joining refinement and design discussions to identify acceptance criteria, risks, edge cases, and testability requirements before development begins. I would work with developers to define automated checks at the appropriate unit, API, and UI layers, then make quality gates visible in the CI pipeline. I would measure outcomes such as escaped defects and feedback time to refine the approach.
I prioritize stable, high-value user journeys that are repeated frequently and carry meaningful business or regression risk, such as authentication, device ordering, returns, and critical account workflows. I avoid overloading UI suites with cases that are faster and more reliable at the API or unit level. The goal is a balanced test pyramid with fast feedback and maintainable end-to-end coverage.
I first validate the contract, authentication, request and response schemas, error handling, idempotency, and relevant boundary conditions. I create reusable Postman collections with environment variables and assertions, then run them through a command-line runner in CI. Failures should provide clear diagnostics so the team can quickly distinguish between application defects, contract changes, and environment issues.
I would first help establish impact, scope, and reproducibility while ensuring stakeholders receive concise updates. After containment, I would collaborate on root-cause analysis using logs, recent changes, monitoring data, and targeted reproduction tests. I would document corrective actions, including regression coverage and any process or observability improvements needed to prevent recurrence.
I treat test code as production code by using clear abstractions, stable selectors, code review, and regular refactoring. I monitor flaky tests separately, fix root causes rather than repeatedly retrying them, and keep test data and environments predictable. I also review coverage and execution time regularly so the suite remains useful in CI rather than becoming a bottleneck.
At Workwize, we’re helping IT teams to easily equip their remote and global teams with all necessary IT equipment. Our automated SaaS platform simplifies hardware deployment, management, and retrieval with fast, reliable deliveries in 100+ countries.
With 50.000 users and 120.000 devices under management, we’re solving hybrid work challenges like laptop deliveries, returns and equipment tracking, allowing IT teams to focus less on manual hassles and more on strategic initiatives.
Join our team to help shape the future of global collaboration. At Workwize, your work will make a real impact in building smarter, more connected workplaces worldwide.
LinkedIn has also recognized Workwize as one of the Top 10 Startups for 2025 in the Netherlands!
If you’re a QA Engineer with a passion for optimizing systems, working with cutting-edge integrations, and enhancing user experiences, Workwize could be the perfect fit for you!
About the Role
We’re looking for a skilled QA Engineer to enhance the quality of our established Workwize platform. Your mission will be to elevate system functionality, work closely with developers, and ensure robust integration testing. This role is perfect for someone eager to contribute to a high-quality, streamlined user experience.
In this role, you’ll also be responsible for writing automated end-to-end tests using Cypress and Playwright, supporting the team in maintaining existing features, and actively contributing to the development of new ones. You’ll help drive a “shift-left” approach, ensuring that quality is embedded early in the development process and championing best practices that foster a culture of testing and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Develop a Comprehensive QA Strategy:
- Create, document, and maintain a clear QA strategy that aligns with our operational goals and product roadmap.
- Promote a shift-left testing culture, ensuring quality considerations are embedded from the early stages of design and development.
- Collaborate with developers and product owners to ensure the strategy is well understood and consistently applied across all teams and codebases.
Collaboration and Continuous Improvement:
- Work closely with developers throughout the SDLC to provide feedback on testability, code quality, and potential edge cases.
- Support the team in both maintaining existing features and ensuring high quality in the development of new features.
- Manage bugs, incidents, and root cause analysis efforts, while continuously improving quality practices and testing standards.
Testing and Automation:
- Design, implement, and maintain automated end-to-end and integration tests for our Laravel and React applications.
- Develop and manage API test suites to validate backend functionality, performance, and reliability.
- Leverage Cypress and Playwright to automate high-value test scenarios that reflect real-world user behavior.
- Continuously improve and scale our test automation infrastructure to accelerate development workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience as a QA Engineer or Software Tester.
- Experience with Automation Testing is non negotiable.
- Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and tools
- Experience with Postman API testing suite and Cypress & Playwright.
- Familiarity with Javascript and PHP.
- Familiarity with Github Actions and CI/CD.
- Familiarity with AWS services is a plus.
The Right Mindset
- Analytical mind with great attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Working location
- Working hours according to Central European Time (CET)
- Based in Europe or South Africa, and hired remotely unless based in the Netherlands.
Workwize Offers
- Flexible hybrid work environment.
- Top-notch tools and equipment provided.
- Vibrant, entrepreneurial culture with opportunities for growth.
- Off-sites and multi-yearly team bonding events.
- Team lunches and surprise events to keep things fun.
- Pension scheme. (Netherlands only).
- Classpass corporate membership (Netherlands only).
Our Team
Becoming part of Workwize means making an impact. We make sure that we will contribute to the change in the way of working. For us it is also important that we make an impact on our employees, that they feel challenged and ease. We consist of a rapid growing and ambitious team with all different backgrounds. Entrepreneurs, Operational specialists, Developers, Sales gurus you can find them all at Workwize and are always on the look-out for the next original ideas to reach more consumers and create the best value for our customers.
We are looking forward to meeting you and discover if there is a match with the Workwize team!
Please note: For this role we are not offering relocation support or visa sponsorship.
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