About Cleverbit Software

At Cleverbit Software, we build technology that matters — for real clients, with real impact. Our remote-first, flexible culture supports curious minds, collaborative spirits, and people who care deeply about the work they do. We believe the best results come from small, focused teams empowered to think independently, work flexibly, and grow continuously.

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior QA Engineer (SDET) to join a client-focused software delivery environment, supporting quality assurance and automated testing initiatives across modern web applications. You’ll collaborate closely with developers, product stakeholders, and engineering teams to help ensure software reliability, release quality, and testing efficiency throughout the development lifecycle. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on testing, automation, collaboration, and delivery-focused work within a structured engineering environment.

Employment / Contract Structure & Exclusivity Clause

This is a full-time role (40 hours per week).
The role is offered as a 1-year fixed-term remote contract, with the possibility of extension.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work remotely from within the European Union (and don’t require a sponsorship).

Exclusivity Clause: This role requires full professional dedication during the contract period. Parallel client/project work is not permitted during the whole term of the contract.

Key Responsibilities

Support quality assurance activities throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
Collaborate with developers and product stakeholders to identify testing requirements, risks, and edge cases.
Create, maintain, and execute manual and automated testing scenarios.
Participate in refinement discussions and contribute testing-focused feedback.
Investigate defects, document findings clearly, and support issue resolution processes.
Develop and maintain automated testing solutions using modern testing frameworks.
Perform API validation and testing activities using industry-standard tools.
Support release readiness and contribute to delivery quality initiatives.
Help improve testing processes, automation coverage, and QA practices.
Collaborate with engineering teams to maintain high standards of software quality and reliability.

Mandatory Requirements (What We’re Looking For)

4+ years of professional experience within software testing, QA engineering, or test automation roles.
Strong experience testing modern web-based applications.
Professional experience with automated testing frameworks and tooling.
Strong knowledge of Playwright, ideally within a C# environment.
Good understanding of Git version control.
Experience working with cloud-based testing platforms such as BrowserStack or Sauce Labs.
Strong API testing experience using tools such as Postman.
Familiarity with Azure DevOps, VSTS, or equivalent delivery tooling.
Exposure to Azure or similar cloud platforms.
ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Level Certification or equivalent.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within distributed teams.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Must be legally eligible to work remotely from within the European Union.

Nice to Have

Experience working within Agile environments practicing Continuous Delivery.
Exposure to mobile automation tools such as Appium.
Experience with non-functional, load, or performance testing.
Familiarity with AI-assisted testing or productivity tooling.
Previous experience within SaaS or client-facing software delivery environments.

Behavioural / Ownership Expectations

This role will suit you if you:

Communicate proactively and collaborate effectively with technical teams.
Take ownership and accountability for your work.
Enjoy delivery-focused environments where quality and timelines both matter.
Are comfortable working within structured teams and clearly defined responsibilities.
Can balance technical quality with commercial and delivery priorities.
Enjoy continuous improvement and problem-solving.

This role may not be the right fit if you prefer:

Low-pressure environments with flexible or undefined timelines.
Internal-only projects without client delivery expectations.
Avoiding accountability or proactive communication.
Open-ended exploratory work over structured delivery environments.

AI & Tooling Expectations

Practical experience using AI-powered tools to support testing, automation, productivity, documentation, or engineering workflows.
Ability to use AI tools responsibly and effectively to improve delivery efficiency and quality outcomes.

Salary & Compensation

Exact package and contract structure will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Benefits

IT equipment provided
Fully remote working model

Location & Work Eligibility

This is a fully remote role only open to candidates based within the European Union. Candidates must be legally eligible to work remotely for a Malta-registered company from their residing EU country. No visa sponsorship is available for this role.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Cleverbit, we’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

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