Senior QA (Quality Assurance) - all genders

<h3>Your mission</h3> <span>At Circunomics, we have made it our mission to provide innovative solutions for complete battery lifecycle management. As a growing startup, we are combining cutting-edge software with data-driven insights to drive energy efficiency, reduce waste, and create a positive impact on the environment. Join our passionate team as we shape the future of battery technology and strive towards creating a circular battery economy. <br/></span> <h3>Your profile</h3> <p>You will <br/><ul><li><span><span>Oversee </span><span>the overall QA strategy, process improvements, and quality frameworks for </span><span>Circunomics</span><span>' software products.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Develop, </span><span>manage</span><span> and mentor our </span><span>existing</span><span> team of QA, fostering growth and technical excellence.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Define, implement, and </span><span>monitor</span><span> key quality metrics and performance indicators.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Oversee test planning, execution, and defect management across multiple projects and platforms.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Collaborate with software development, product management, and other stakeholders to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Drive the adoption of automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines to enhance testing efficiency and reliability.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Proactively </span><span>identify</span><span> and address potential quality risks and bottlenecks.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Stay </span><span>up-to-date</span><span> with industry best practices and emerging technologies in software quality assuran</span><span>ce.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Taking responsibility for release ownership, focusing on stability, quality, and achieving the release goals.</span></span></li></ul>You have <br/><ul><li><span><span>Experience: Over 5 years of experience in QA, preferably with leading a QA team or managing QA processes</span></span></li><li><span><span>QA Methodologies and Tools: In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and processes, with </span><span>expertise</span><span> in TDD and BDD practices.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Metrics and Reporting: Experience in collecting and presenting transparent metrics, including test coverage, to ensure high-quality standards.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Test Automation: </span><span>Proficiency</span><span> in automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or similar tools, and scripting skills in Python, JavaScript, or PHP.</span></span></li><li><span><span>CI/</span><span>CD </span><span>:</span><span> Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, </span><span>Agile Expertise: Extensive experience working in Scrum teams and a deep understanding of Agile methodologies.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Pr</span><span>oblem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving </span><span>skills,</span><span> and the ability to communicate effectively across teams.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Software Testing Lifecycle: Comprehensive knowledge of the software testing lifecycle, from planning to execution and reporting.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Solid understanding of RESTful APIs</span><span>.</span></span></li></ul> <br/>Bonus <br/><ul><li><span><span>Sustainability Knowledge (Preferred): Familiarity with battery lifecycle management or sustainability topics is a bonus.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Understanding DevOps practices.</span></span></li></ul></p> <h3>Why us?</h3> <ul><li><span><span>Flexible hours. </span></span></li><li><span><span>Remote working culture. </span></span></li><li><span><span>Low hierarchies and open feedback culture. </span></span></li><li><span><span>English is the company language and is used in international working environments. </span></span></li><li><span><span>Attractive development perspectives with creative freedom for growth. </span></span></li><li><span><span>Shape the future circular battery space and the green energy transition.</span></span></li></ul> <h3>About Us</h3> <span>Circunomics GmbH, based in Mainz, Germany was founded in 2019. Circunomics is leading the industry by offering a comprehensive battery lifecycle management solution. Co-Founders, Felix Wagner and Jan Born, are dedicated to establishing a true circular battery economy, which in turn, maximizes each stage of battery life. Along with their team, they seek to inspire the movement of batteries from the automotive industry, to the energy sector, and finally on to recyclers who close the loop by recovering any remaining raw materials.  <br/>Circunomics has developed an AI-powered, B2B marketplace where cells, modules, and packs can be sold and purchased. Through the Circunomics Analytics product, sellers and buyers alike can obtain a detailed view of their assets. From current SoH to 2nd-life simula