Senior QA Engineer

Summary

Join Lodgify, a fast-growing vacation rental software company, as a Senior Manual QA Engineer. You will lead test strategy, mentor the team, establish testing standards, and perform thorough manual testing across web and mobile platforms. This role involves championing quality within CI/CD pipelines, serving as a QA point of contact for multiple squads, and building a deep understanding of the Lodgify platform. You will also monitor live user behavior, improve QA processes, document defects, and mentor junior QA engineers. The ideal candidate possesses 4+ years of experience in software QA, expertise in manual testing, and a strong understanding of QA methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer, with solid experience in manual testing for complex web and/or mobile applications in an agile environment
• Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and how automated tests integrate into build and deployment workflows
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, test design techniques, and the full Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
• Hands-on experience with Datadog, RUM tools, Test & Project Management Tools(Xray/Jira), and heatmaps to monitor application health and user behaviour, plus solid understanding of API testing, client-server architecture, debugging, and log analysis
• Excellent defect reporting, documentation, and communication skills with fluency in English; able to clearly explain risks and impacts to both technical and non-technical audiences through strong written and verbal communication
• Empathy for end-users and good business understanding to align QA efforts with customer expectations

Responsibilities

• Leads test strategy and automation first approach for projects
• Mentor the team on test design best practices
• Establishes testing standards and guidelines across teams
• Perform thorough and effective manual testing to ensure product stability, usability, testability, and performance on web and mobile platforms
• Champion quality within our CI/CD pipelines , ensuring testing is integrated seamlessly into automated build and deployment workflows
• Serve as the QA point of contact and trusted quality advisor for multiple squads, providing expert guidance, sharing best practices, and ensuring consistent quality standards
• Build a deep understanding of the Lodgify platform architecture and business workflows to proactively identify risks, edge cases, and opportunities for test improvement
• Take ownership of QA deliverables and risk management during development and release cycles, ensuring clear and timely communication with all stakeholders
• Use tools like Datadog, Real User Monitoring (RUM), and heat-maps to monitor live user behaviour, detect production issues early, and provide actionable feedback to product and engineering teams
• Continuously evaluate and improve QA processes, workflows, and tools while driving test automation initiatives with the Automation team to increase coverage, reduce manual effort, and ensure scalable, reliable testing
• Document, track, and prioritise defects based on impact while reviewing requirements and design specifications to ensure clarity, feasibility, and testability
• Mentor junior QA engineers, foster knowledge sharing, and promote a strong culture of quality and continuous learning across squads

Benefits

• The freedom to work from home any day that works for you
• Enjoy 25 working days of paid vacation and Jornada Intensiva in August
• Top-notch Cigna health insurance (includes travel insurance, dental plan, psychologist and we cover pre-existing conditions too)
• Save on meals! Enjoy a monthly allowance of 150€ and, in addition, a Flexible Remuneration plan with up to 70€. Plus, enjoy a 50% discount on Ametller’s prepared dishes to level up your mealtime!
• Flexible Remuneration options for your transportation needs
• Elevate your workspace. We provide a home-office setup allowance to ensure you have everything you need for a productive and comfortable work environment
• Free Spanish classes
• Boost your earning potential with our referral program that offers paid compensation
• Fuel your day with a daily office breakfast buffet and join our monthly events like football tournaments, wine tastings, hikes, kayaking and more!
• Work in a dynamic environment with offices fully equipped for fun with ping pong, foosball, surrounded by an international team of +60 nationalities