Quality Assurance Tester

We are currently looking for a highly motivated Quality Assurance Tester to join our team in our MINT headquarters in Kiel, Germany!

As the market leader of Training Management Systems in the aviation industry, MINT Software Systems seeks an experienced IT professional to join our expanding team in the role of Quality Assurance Tester. We offer flexible and hybrid working options as well as an open workspace in our modern office with plenty of room to unfold your talent - either in front of your screen or while playing some table soccer and billiards. At MINT, we empower each team member to leverage and develop their creative ideas within a highly motivated and international environment. We provide attractive incentives and fair remuneration in a flexible and balanced work atmosphere. Check out our social media posts on Linkedin or Instagram to get more insights on our MINT family!

Your role in our MINT family

• Integrated into one of our multinational Scrum Development teams, you perform manual QA testing on our product
• You are responsible for creating, documenting, and maintaining test cases in cooperation with the other QA team members
• You will be working closely with the developers to test product changes during the sprint to ensure the best product quality
• Together with the Scrum team, you will give valuable input during backlog refinements regarding QA-related efforts and impacts
• You identify, record and document thoroughly, track bugs and perform thorough regression testing when the bugs are resolved

This is how you can impress us

• You have an academic degree in the field of (business) information technology or a comparable degree relevant to the position or profound work experience in a related field
• You completed an ISTQB certificate or similar
• You bring profound knowledge and practical experience functional and non-functional testing, and performance testing
• You are experienced in writing and executing manual test cases
• You have hands-on experience working with backend systems and databases, preferably AWS or other database technologies
• You know how to apply test management software (e.g. TestRail) and SQL
• You have knowledge and previous experiences with modern development practices such as CI/CD and cloud-based technology
• You have experience working with web, desktop, or mobile applications
• You are proficient in programming languages such as Java or JavaScript
• You are preferably familiar with tools like Selenium, Appium, or WebdriverIO, and Jenkins
• You have experience working with Jira, Scrum boards, or Kanban methodologies
• You have a pro-active and solution-oriented hands-on working style and technical experience solving security challenges
• You enjoy working in a team, have excellent people skills, and can communicate at all hierarchical levels in a manner appropriate to the target group
• You are willing to occasionally travel to MINTs international locations
• Your English language skills are great, both written and oral
• You are passionate about technology and security - you love keeping pace with the latest developments and thrive on change

What we have in store for you

• Our people & culture: At MINT, you will be part of a global family that thrives on cultural diversity. We take pride in fostering a fun and productive environment, where social events bring us even closer together as a team.
• Loyalty & long-term relationships: We see you as part of our MINT family for the long run! That’s why all our employment contracts are permanent.
• Extra bonus payment: Our success is built by our people, and we love to share it! That’s why we offer an annual bonus payment to reward your contributions.
• Annual pay review: We ensure fair and competitive compensation through annual performance-based salary increases, while also considering cost-of-living changes.
• Boarding apartments: If you join our team from abroad and relocate to the beautiful city of Kiel, we will provide you a company apartment for your first months in Germany!
• Visa support: As relocation experts, we assist you and your family with all visa-related processes - ensuring a seamless move to your new home.
• Employee loans: Need a little extra financial flexibility? Whether you’re furnishing your home or buying a new car, we’ve got your back with employee loan options.
• Development & training: We believe in lifelong learning and both personal and professional growth. That’s why we invest in your development by offering exciting training opportunities, such as Udemy courses.
• Flexibility & remote working: Everyone has their own rhythm, and we respect that. We support flexible work schedules and remote working options, allowing you to create a work-beach balance that suits you best.
• Work-Beach-Balance & time to recharge: Your well-being matters to us! With 30 days of annual vacation, you will have plenty of time to relax, travel, and spend quality moments with family and friends - so you can return refreshed and motivated.
• Job e-Bikes & e-Scooters: Whether you prefer to bike or scoot to work, we’ve got you covered! MINT supports sustainable mobility by offering job e-bike and e-scooter leasing, helping you stay active while reducing your carbon footprint.
• Travel allowance: Our well-connected office location makes commuting easy, and we are happy to support your public transportation costs with a monthly allowance.
• Edenred fringe benefits: Enjoy tax-free benefits of €50 per month with Edenred services - because every little perk counts!
• Kindergarten allowance: Supporting you means supporting your family! We offer financial assistance for kindergarten expenses.
• Company pension: We care about your future. To help you prepare for a secure retirement, we contribute 20% to your direct insurance scheme.
• Corporate benefits: Take advantage of online and offline discounts for more than 1.500 shops whether you’re buying a car, planning your next dream vacation, or treating yourself to some shopping.
• Hansefit: Your health is a priority! That’s why we contribute significantly to a nationwide “Hansefit” membership, giving you access to countless sports and fitness facilities.
• Free parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking at our modern Kiel office - starting your day stress-free.
• Children sponsorship: For every MINT team member, we sponsor a child through Plan International, helping support children in need around the world.
• Drinks & snacks: We believe the way to a human’s heart is through their stomach and that’s why we provide beverages, fruits, snacks and the occasional catered lunch.
• Pet-friendly offices: Love working alongside your furry friend? So do we! Our offices welcome pets, and we can’t wait to meet yours.
• Travel opportunities: As a global company with customers and MINT family members all across Germany, the USA, Colombia, the UK, the UAE, India, and Italy, you will have exciting opportunities to travel and connect with amazing people worldwide.