Senior Manual QA Engineer

Ciklum is looking for a Senior Manual QA Engineer to join our team full-time in Poland. We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live. About the role: As a Senior Manual QA Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. This project is with a global Financial Services Provider that focuses on providing responsible credit to underbanked customers in international markets. The current strategy centers on consolidating technology delivery to a single partner to drive efficiency and operational excellence. You will join the Customer Application. The primary mobile application serves as a critical self-service tool for over 800,000 users. It is currently undergoing a technology refresh, migrating to a modern framework to improve scalability, performance, and accessibility compliance across the organization's European footprint. Responsibilities: Minimum 3 years’ practical experience in system testing & acceptance Experience of agile delivery methodology, including SCRUM software development processes Perform manual functional testing across both web applications/API and mobile applications (OS/Android) Access and query databases using SSMS (SQL Server Mgmt Studio) and navigate servers using RDP Monitor and access logging records via AWS Hosted components such as Cloudwatch & Kibana Forge close links with architects, developers, analysts and wider team members to build a quality assurance community Drive the automation strategy by identifying test conditions during refinement sessions and collaborating with developers to automate scenarios Requirements: Competent proficiency in Postman (API), Appium (UI), and SQL Competent proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and explicitly Jira X-ray for creating and managing test cases Competent level of attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively with technical peers and stakeholders Competent ability to prioritize workloads for self and team members and escalate key issues as required Competent proficiency in accessibility testing (O/S screen readers) Novice ability to learn wider systems knowledge to support integration and regression testing Proven experience with using tools like Postman, Newman and yaml Desirable: Novice proficiency in X-ray for managing test cases AWS Certification or demonstrable experience is welcomed as testers interact heavily with the cloud infrastructure Novice proficiency in Azure DevOps Familiarity with AI tooling (such as AWS Q/Kiro or Prodigy) for generating test cases from Jira tickets What’s in it for you? Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies Flexibility: Enjoy flexibility – full remote working possibilities Care: We've got you covered with company-paid premium medical package through Luxmed Benefits: Access the MyBenefit cafeteria platform, allowing you to choose perks that best suit your lifestyle and needs About us: At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress. With delivery centers in Wrocław and Gdańsk, our 300+ professionals in Poland drive forward-thinking solutions for global clients. Join a community where collaboration sparks innovation—and your impact reaches millions. Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum! Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum. #LI-KZ1