Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist

Location
Malta
Job type
Permanent

As Quality Assurance Specialist

Company Overview:
Welcome to Casumo, your passport to a world of fun, excitement, and responsible gaming. We're an international online casino company with a knack for creating unforgettable gaming experiences. Our secret sauce? A blend of innovation, security, and a dash of playful charm.
Nowadays, we're on the hunt for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team!


Position Overview:
As a QA Specialist, you will design and execute testing strategies to ensure reliable, accurate, and high-quality data solutions. Key tasks include developing test plans, automating processes, conducting various testing types, and collaborating with stakeholders for UAT. This role focuses on risk mitigation, defect resolution, and improving QA processes for seamless data product deployments.

Responsibilities:
 
Create comprehensive test strategies and plans for new data solutions, including functional and non-functional testing.
Develop test cases and scenarios based on business requirements and technical specifications.
Define testing objectives, scope, and key performance indicators for data quality and system reliability.
Identify potential risks and ensure adequate test coverage for all data-related features.
Conduct functional testing to ensure that data solutions behave as expected, covering all use cases and business logic.
Perform non-functional testing, including performance, scalability, security, and usability testing to ensure the solution meets quality standards.
Test data pipelines, ETL processes, data warehouses, and BI tools for data integrity, completeness, and accuracy.
Execute test cases manually or through automated test scripts, documenting results and tracking defects.
Work closely with business stakeholders to conduct UAT, ensuring that solutions meet user needs and functional requirements.
Collaborate with the Business Analysts and Data Analysts to gather feedback during UAT and prioritise defect resolution.
Ensure all business-critical data flows and reports are thoroughly tested before deployment to production environments.
Document UAT processes, including test cases, results, and any changes required.
Develop and maintain automated test scripts for data solutions to improve testing efficiency and repeatability.
Automate regression testing to ensure that changes or updates do not introduce new defects in existing systems.
Continuously improve testing automation frameworks and tools to support efficient delivery in a SCRUM environment.
Monitor automated test results and work closely with engineers to resolve issues identified through automation.
Collaborate with other Data Team members to ensure seamless integration of testing into the development lifecycle.
Work closely with the Business Analysts to align testing priorities with business needs and data product releases.
Provide insights and suggestions for improvements to testing processes and practices, contributing to a culture of quality across the Data Team
Document test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test results clearly and concisely.
Track defects and bugs through to resolution, working closely with development teams to resolve issues quickly.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback and proposing enhancements to QA processes.
 
 
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, data engineering, or a related field is a plus.
3+ years of experience in software testing, preferably in data-driven environments.
Experience with functional and non-functional testing of data platforms, including ETL pipelines, data lakes, data warehouses, and BI tools.
Experience working in SCRUM/Agile environments, with a focus on iterative testing and continuous integration/delivery.
Strong knowledge of SQL and data querying to test data quality, integrity, and accuracy.
Familiarity with data processing technologies such as ETL, data warehouses, and data lakes.
Experience with testing data platforms on cloud services like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure is a plus.
Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or equivalent).
Proficiency in test automation scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript) for automating test cases.
Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Jenkins, and Git for managing test cases, defects, and continuous integration.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
Strong problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a passion for identifying defects and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong analytical skills with a focus on data quality and performance.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with business, tech, and data engineering teams.
Strong documentation skills with attention to detail in managing documentation.
Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and methodologies in testing landscape.
Willingness to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in testing.
 
The Perks:
 
Being a part of the Casumo group provides an unparalleled experience. You’ll find yourself surrounded by the brightest minds within the most inspiring and collaborative office spaces! In addition to that, you’ll enjoy:
 
Our Zagreb Office
 
Wellness incentives, including a fitness allowance and mental well-being services
 
2 weeks Work From Anywhere (increased to 4 weeks after longer duration of employment within the Company): explore the world while working remotely
 
Food allowance - covering food twice a week
 
Access to some of the greatest tools and platforms for developing your professional skills and building success within your role
 
A range of training courses, known as Casumo College, for continuous learning and growth
 
Social events for building strong relationships with colleagues from all across the organisation
 
 
Our Malta Office
 
Private health insurance
 
Wellness incentives, including a fitness allowance and mental well-being services
 
Flexible national holidays: public holidays mean more time off, choose how and when to enjoy them!
 
2 weeks Work From Anywhere (increased to 4 weeks after longer duration of employment within the Company): explore the world while working remotely
 
Gourmet lunches and healthy snacks prepared by our in-house chef
 
Variety of discounts from local vendors
 
Access to some of the greatest tools and platforms for developing your professional skills and building success within your role
 
A range of training courses, known as Casumo College, for continuous learning and growth
 
Social events for building strong relationships with colleagues from all across the organisation
 
Our Skopje Office
 
Private health insurance
Wellness incentives, including a fitness allowance and mental well-being services
2 weeks Work From Anywhere (increased to 4 weeks after longer duration of employment within the Company): explore the world while working remotely
Office lunches - twice a week
Access to some of the greatest tools and platforms for developing your professional skills and building success within your role
A range of training courses, known as Casumo College, for continuous learning and growth
Social events for building strong relationships with colleagues from all across the organisation
Our ABC values:
 
 
ASPIRE
 
At Casumo, "aspire" means pushing beyond the ordinary and transforming obstacles into stepping stones. Challenges are our breakfast of champions, and comfort zones are out of bounds. Mediocrity? Left behind. Our mantra? Dream big, aim high, and always be ready for the next adventure in innovation.
 
BELIEVE
 
Belief at Casumo isn't just a feel-good sticker; it's the glue that binds us. Turning "me" achievements into "we" victories, we're a tight-knit crew of dreamers, doers, and relentless supporters. With a high-five arsenal and a trusty cheerleading squad, we're on a mission to prove that together, we're not just strong; we're Casumo strong.
 
CARE
 
Care is our secret ingredient, the cherry on top of our game. It's not only about ensuring our players have a blast (responsibly, of course); it's about weaving a fabric of support so tight, even the toughest challenges can't tear us apart. From tailoring player experiences to being there for each other, we're all about creating memorable moments.
 
Department
Data
Role
QA Specialist
Locations
Zagreb Hub, Macedonia Hub, Malta Headquarters
Remote status
Hybrid Remote
Employment type
Full-time