About the Role

You will be part of a growing international setup, contributing to the development of our new DRIVE location in Bucharest. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help shape scalable processes and deliver high-impact solutions, combining technical expertise with a collaborative, people-centric approach.

Your Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and document manual and automated software tests based on structured test plans and test cases
Perform functional, system, and regression testing across different environments and releases
Create and manage test sets in test management tools and consolidate test results into structured reports
Own and coordinate defect and ticket management processes across development, QA, and operations teams
Validate defect tickets for completeness and quality (logs, reproduction steps, versioning, required fields) and ensure structured resolution processes
Analyze defects across the technical system landscape (e.g., frontend/app, backend services, interfaces) and derive structured hypotheses for root cause analysis
Monitor defect lifecycle, resolution progress, and escalation risks while supporting prioritization and resolution tracking
Define and track defect and quality KPIs (e.g., defect leakage, MTTR, reopen rate) and contribute to quality reporting
Support continuous improvement of QA processes, defect management workflows, templates, and documentation standards
Collaborate closely with development, product, and operations teams to ensure stable delivery processes

Your Profile

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, ideally supported by a strong academic background (top universities, very good results)
Background in automotive, Big Tech, software delivery, or other fast-paced digital environments is highly preferred
Experience in consulting, client-facing, or project-driven environments is considered a plus
Hands-on experience in software quality assurance, defect management, and structured testing activities across complex software systems
Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, release management, and quality assurance processes
Experience with tools such as Jira, Xray, TestRail, ALM, or comparable QA and defect management solutions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand complex technical systems and structure quality-related topics effectively
Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Structured and detail-oriented working style combined with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international project environments
Fluent in English; German is a plus

What We Offer

Competitive salary and attractive benefits package
Exposure to international, high-impact automotive/industrial projects
A dynamic environment with real ownership and visibility
Hybrid working model
The opportunity to actively contribute to building and scaling a new organization