Manual QA Engineer (Desktop, Mobile) in Ajax Systems

August 12, 2024

Manual QA Engineer (Desktop, Mobile)

Kyiv

Ajax Systems is an international technology company, the largest European developer and manufacturer of Ajax security systems with smart home capabilities. This is a whole ecosystem of 135 devices, mobile and desktop applications, server infrastructure. Every year we demonstrate multiple growth both in the size of the team and in the number of users worldwide. Currently, the company has more than 3,300 employees. And Ajax sensors protect 2.5 million users in more than 187 countries around the world. Device development at Ajax is the responsibility of R&D, which consists of four departments: System, Device, Automation, and QA.

About the project you will work with

The Ajax Systems company creates not only wireless security systems, but also its software. Therefore, a PC application - Ajax PRO Desktop for Windows and MacOS - was created to configure and work with the Ajax system. Ajax PRO Desktop includes the functionality of the Ajax PRO mobile application and a professional set of features created specifically for security and monitoring companies. A user-friendly application actually contains complex logic and many dependencies. It manages the entire Ajax system, so the QA team must guarantee correct and stable operation of the application under any conditions.

, before displaying it on the application GUI. We test not only the GUI, but also the API. We analyze the requirements and technical documentation for new developments and functionality, starting testing at the early stages of development. We interact with our beta testers and receive feedback and inquiries from end users through our technical support department. We conduct a study of incorrect system behavior with the help of logs, external manifestations, identify a cause-and-effect relationship. We use QA Tools, emulators, MoskServer and much more in our work. There is an opportunity to apply the WhiteBox testing method based on Python knowledge.

We approach testing creatively, so we constantly try to improve and optimize processes with the help of implementing new ideas, implementing new approaches, developing and improving our product.

Required knowledge and skills:

• 2+ years of manual Mobile App testing experience;
• excellent knowledge of testing theory;
• experience in performance testing, localization testing, installation testing, failover and recovery testing;
• ability to apply test design techniques;
• SDLC knowledge;
• experience in working with requirements and technical specifications;
• good analytical skills;
• the ability not only to find a problem, but also a cause-and-effect relationship;
• experience with JIRA, Confluence, Testrail;
• basic knowledge of Windows/MacOS/Linux;
• experience working with logs;
• experience with Kibana;
• experience with client-server architecture;
• experience with Git and Jenkins;
• knowledge of binary and hexadecimal number systems;
• high level of self-organization.

Will be a plus:

• experience with REST API or gRPC;
• experience with MySQL/MongoDB;
• basic knowledge of Python;
• experience in security and access control testing.

Tasks:

• Desktop Application testing (Windows/MacOS);
• find the problem not only in the Desktop Application, but also in other parts of the system (Server, Mobile App, RTOS);
• the possibility of applying the WhiteBox testing method based on Python knowledge;
• UI/UX testing;
• BE testing to localize the problem;
• work with QA Tools (MoсkServer, emulators);
• participation in the analysis and updating of documentation;
• task estimation;
• interaction with other teams and departments (developers, designers, business analysts);
• interaction with Beta Test participants and the Support team;
• participation in optimization of testing processes;
• working with Git and Jenkins.

We offer:

• the opportunity to propose and implement own ideas that have an impact on the product and production;
• work in a motivated team and zero bullshit culture;
• competitive salary;
• medical insurance;
• corporate English;
• compensation for specialized training;
• the opportunity to participate in the Ajax security systems beta test project - receiving and testing new gadgets before their release.

Ajax Systems is a Ukrainian success story, a place of incredible strength and energy.

Join us to make Made in Ukraine synonymous with reliability.