QA Tester (f/m/d) at applike

<div>As a QA Tester, you will join the product team and ensure that the quality of our software products meets the highest standards. You will work closely with development, backend, UX/UI design, product management, and customer support, to identify, escalate and resolve quality issues, as well as provide quality reports.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> What you will do: • Own hands-on testing while progressively building automation • Define automation scope, select high-value test cases, set up framework + execution approach, maintain scalable automated tests. • Ensure release confidence across several Android apps in a fast-paced environment. • Update coverage quickly as requirements change; identify edge cases early; proactively highlight risk areas. • Communicate bugs/risks clearly to devs/PMs/design; drive a quality-first mindset and continuous improvement. • Analyze functional + technical documentation to create/maintain: test plans, test cases, and regression suites for new features • Clarify requirements/expected behavior early; ensure acceptance criteria are testable • Execute functional, smoke, regression, and exploratory testing across mobile (Android primary) and relevant web surfaces. • Validate fixes and assess regression impact before releases • Create and maintain automated test scripts • Run automated suites, analyze output, and distinguish defects vs flakiness vs environment issues. • Identify, document, and track defects with high-quality reports (clear repro, expected vs actual, evidence, environment/device context) • Work closely with developers, product, and design to uphold quality benchmarks throughout the development cycle • Participate in Agile ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, refinement, retros) • Improve QA processes, documentation, and reliable regression coverage; introduce repeatable testing practices Who you are: • 3–5 years in Quality Assurance. • Proven hands-on experience in manual testing of mobile applications. • At least ~1 year exposure to test automation (implementation or contribution). • Experience setting up or contributing to an automation framework is a strong advantage. • Experience in automated mobile testing for React Native or similar • Experience in QA automation using tools like maestro or similar. • Relevant experience with testing mobile apps (Android primary; iOS awareness is a plus) using React Native • Basic REST API validation and troubleshooting • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with diverse coworkers. • Fluency in English, demonstrating proficiency in both speaking and writing. • You're comfortable reading and creating technical documentation. Why you will love working here: • Invest in Your Future: Regular feedback and our development program support your growth, helping you expand your skill set and achieve your career goals. • Easy Arrival to justDice: From signing to settling in Hamburg, we’ve got you covered. Need a visa? No problem. Ready to build your new life and career at justDice in Hamburg? We support every ambition—from learning German to a relocation bonus that helps you settle in and make Hamburg feel like home. • Live Your Best Life, at Work and Beyond: We work in a hybrid setup with 3 core office days, plus flexible working hours. Enjoy 30 vacation days, 3 weeks of remote work per year, and free access to an in-house gym with lots of different fitness classes and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). • Thrive Where You Work: Enjoy the Alster lake view from our central office with top notch equipment, fun open spaces, and a large variety of snacks and drinks. • Join the Community! Participate in regular team and company events, including hackathons and social gatherings. We work together, and we celebrate together, too.