Hybrid Test Automation Specialist at Cronos Europa

Our client is seeking a skilled Test Automation Specialistto support the development and continuous improvement of high-quality digital solutions. This role is central to ensuring the successful implementation of digital transformation initiatives, with a focus on the EU Academye-learning platform — an innovative solution designed to support EU policy knowledge through modern, engaging learning technologies.

The QA Test Engineer will collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and stakeholders, primarily supporting Moodle-based solutions hosted on an AWS infrastructure, and working within an agile development environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business analysts, users, and developers to understand requirements and ensure test coverage.
• Review, analyze, and test software requirements, user stories, and designs.
• Define and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and scenarios using test management tools like Xray and Jira.
• Execute manual and automated tests (functional, regression, exploratory) across multiple browsers and devices for both web and mobile platforms.
• Conduct performance and load testing using JMeter; analyze test results, identify bottlenecks, and track defects.
• Implement automated tests using Selenium and Appium; utilize Kotlin and Gherkin for BDD (Behavior-Driven Development).
• Coordinate internal and external testing campaigns and ensure proper documentation and reporting.
• Investigate and diagnose site incidents, applying workarounds and collecting diagnostic data (logs, screenshots, etc.).
• Validate data tracking and reporting functionality using Firebase and other analytics tools.
• Participate in test-driven development practices in collaboration with the development team.
• Support Moodle platform migration and ensure functionality across multilingual installations.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent (EQF Level 6)
• Experience:
• 4+ years of hands-on manual testing experience with LMS platforms (preferably Moodle).
• 5+ years experience with test management tools (e.g., Jira, Xray, Confluence).
• Proven expertise in automated testing using Selenium or Appium; experience with Kotlin and Gherkin for BDD.
• Strong knowledge of Moodle architecture; experience with Moodle installations supporting 500,000+ users in multilingual environments.
• 2+ years experience in performance testing using JMeter.
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies (functional, regression, integration, UAT).
• Experience with SQL-based test data preparation (preferably MySQL).
• Extensive background in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Certifications:
• ISTQB Certification (mandatory)

Key Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Clear and structured technical documentation writing
• Ability to work in an international, multi-cultural environment
• Fast self-starting and teamwork skills
• High standards of integrity and discretion, especially in handling personal and confidential data

Why Cronos Group? 

We’ll propose you: 

• An attractive salary package  
• A good work-life balance environment 
• The assurance of working in cutting-edge technologies in an entrepreneurial spirit. 
• The opportunity to develop your skills thanks to tailor-made training courses according to your needs 
• A good job in a friendly place 

If you wish to integrate a dynamic structure on a human scale while working with the latest technologies, don't wait anymore and join Cronos!