QA Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a QA Engineer based in Switzerland.

This is a high-impact opportunity to establish and shape the quality engineering function for a rapidly growing SaaS <product.As> the first dedicated QA Engineer, you will own the testing strategy and build automated quality practices from the ground <up.You> will design comprehensive functional, regression, and end-to-end test coverage across a modern web-based platform.Working closely with engineering and product teams, you will identify risks early and help deliver reliable features with greater confidence and speed.The role combines hands-on automation with the opportunity to define QA standards, documentation, and best practices across the <organization.As> the product and team grow, you will have the opportunity to hire, mentor, and eventually lead a dedicated QA team.This position is ideal for a quality-focused engineer who thrives in fast-moving startup environments and enjoys taking ownership of complex challenges.

Accountabilities

• Own the QA function as the first dedicated Quality Engineer, establishing testing strategies, processes, standards, and best practices from the ground up.
• Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive automated end-to-end test suites covering user interfaces, workflows, and APIs.
• Build functional and regression testing coverage to ensure product stability as new features and releases are introduced.
• Develop automation scripts capable of reliably handling dynamic and asynchronous web elements.
• Use modern automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Partner closely with engineering and product teams to identify high-risk areas, prioritize testing efforts, and strengthen overall product quality.
• Investigate issues and create clear, detailed, and reproducible bug reports to accelerate resolution.
• Establish and maintain QA documentation, testing guidelines, and repeatable quality assurance processes.
• Help integrate quality practices earlier into the development lifecycle to identify defects before they reach production.
• Monitor and continuously improve automated test coverage, reliability, and execution efficiency.
• As the organization scales, contribute to building the QA function by hiring, mentoring, and leading additional quality engineering talent.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience as a QA Engineer, Software Engineer in Test, or similar quality engineering role.
• Strong hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Proven experience designing and maintaining automated tests for modern web applications.
• Solid understanding of web technologies, including JavaScript, APIs, JSON, browser developer tools, and web application behavior.
• Familiarity with testing no-code or low-code platforms; experience with Bubble is a strong advantage.
• Experience testing SaaS products, preferably within a fast-paced startup or high-growth technology environment.
• Strong understanding of functional, regression, and end-to-end testing methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach to identifying and reproducing defects.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized, with a strong commitment to product quality and reliability.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers, product teams, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to take ownership of QA strategy, make independent decisions, and establish processes without extensive oversight.
• Interest in growing into a people leadership role and building a high-performing QA team as the organization expands.
• Availability to accommodate U.S. East Coast working hours.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Meaningful equity participation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Opportunity to become the first dedicated QA hire and have significant ownership over the quality function.
• Opportunity to shape testing strategy, automation practices, and QA culture from the ground up.
• Career growth potential into QA team leadership as the organization scales.
• Opportunity to work on a rapidly growing SaaS product serving enterprise customers.
• Collaborative, fast-moving, founder-led environment focused on impact rather than bureaucracy.
• Opportunity to work with modern testing frameworks and contemporary web technologies.