Software Quality Engineer

Job Title: Software Quality Engineer Employment Status:  Full-timeLocation:  Vienna, Austria - Hybrid (preferred) OR Remote - EUCompensation:  competitive compensation + performance-based bonus and equity optionsFinal compensation is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Benefits:  free in-office: lunch, drinks, coffee, snacks, Wiener Linien ticket, a yearly company retreat, regular team eventsJob SummaryAt Ketryx, we’re on a mission to help medical software teams build secure, reliable applications that make a real difference in people’s lives. We give them the tools to automate the tough parts of compliance and quality so they can focus on what matters most:

creating life-saving products with confidence. We're looking for a Software Quality Engineer to join our team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the reliability and performance of our software, which helps medical device companies bring their products to market faster. You’ll take ownership of your tasks for which you will be working closely with engineers to design robust automated tests, integrate them into CI pipelines, and ensure high-quality releases. Your contributions will directly support the delivery of safe, effective healthcare technology.

This is a hybrid role in Vienna, with at least three days per week on-site. About YouYou’re passionate about quality and believe that great software starts with solid testing. You’re detail-oriented, enjoy uncovering edge cases, and take pride in building reliable, maintainable automated tests. You thrive in fast-paced environments where you can take initiative, improve processes, and influence product quality from the ground up. You’re comfortable communicating in English with cross-functional teams, and you see testing as a collaborative effort not a gatekeeping one.

You’re not looking for a next position but you’re looking for a good team where you can make a meaningful impact, continue to grow professionally, and be part of something that truly matters. Above all, you're excited to apply your skills to technology that directly improves patient outcomes. Ideally you will be currently located in Vienna or able to relocate quickly. Unfortunately, we are unable to support non-EU citizens for the position at this time.

 What You’ll DOCollaborate closely with developers, product managers, and designers to define test scenarios and ensure testability of new featuresDesign, implement, and maintain end-to-end automated tests using Playwright, TypeScript, and CucumberContinuously improve the test framework and contribute to the stability and scalability of the test suiteParticipate in verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with product requirements and industry standardsWrite clear and thorough manual test cases when automation is not feasible or during early development stagesSupport test execution in CI environments (e. g.

, GitHub Actions) and help investigate and debug test failuresContribute to fostering a quality-focused culture across the engineering teamWhat We’re Looking ForMinimum 3 years of experience in software testing, with at least 2 years specifically focused on test automation for web applicationsOver 1 year of hands-on experience with TypeScript, or more than 2 years with JavaScriptPrior experience with test automation tools such as Playwright or Cypress(Experience with other JavaScript/TypeScript-based frameworks such as Protractor, WebdriverJS, or NightwatchJS is also acceptable)Knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processesSolid understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processesFamiliarity with BDD practices, ideally using CucumberBonus Points (Ideal Skills)Experience using test case management tools (e.

g. , HP ALM, TestRail, or Azure DevOps)Experience working in a regulated industry (e. g. , healthcare, finance, or automotive)Experience with exploratory testingKnowledge of performance / security testingKnowledge about ISO 13485 / IEC 62304Our Tech StackWe are using the below in our day today workFor test automation - Typescript / Playwright / Cucumber CI/CD - Github / Actions(CI)IDE - VS Code/ Webstorm (IDE of choice)System - Macbook ProDB - PostgresNodejs / Nextjs / npmAtlassian Suite(Jira/ Confluence)CompensationAt Ketryx, we offer a competitive and transparent compensation package that reflects your experience and skills.

For candidates in Austria with 3–5 years of experience, the gross annual salary starts at €65,000+. For candidates in Austria with more than 5 years of experience, the gross annual salary starts at €80,000+. We offer all-in contracts, with final compensation tailored to your qualifications and experience. In addition to the base salary, our package includes a performance-based bonus and stock options, aligning your success with the company’s growth. Keywords:

test engineer, quality, QA, change request, change requirement, V-Model, engineer, feature descriptions, SaaS, customer feedback, computer science, comp sci, startup, software development, Series A, Series B, technology, tech, software, test automation  What We OfferCompetitive compensationGenerous stock options possibleWork in an exciting field with a positive impact on the worldOpportunity to learn and grow as part of a global teamHybrid work model (mix of work from home and office is possible)Generous PTO for full-timeKetryx is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinancesKetryx is saving and improving lives by making medical software safe and reliable. We empower software teams building medical applications to create safe, secure, and compliant products used by patients and providers worldwide.

We believe that, by automating much of the documentation and quality processes, teams will be able to produce safer and more innovative medical software faster. Ketryx is at the forefront of helping teams incorporate AI/ML into medical software and that’s why we need you!