Test Specialist

About us: Flutter, the world’s largest online sports betting and iGaming group listed on the London and New York stock exchanges, is home to the Southern Europe & Africa (SEA) region, featuring iconic brands like Sisal and PokerStars, a globally loved brand that embodies innovation and ambition, with significant growth potential in a dynamic market.We are looking for a dynamic Test Manual (6 month fixed contract due to maternity leave) to join our Test Department. Our ideal candidate is passionate about technology and eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment.Our selected candidate will be responsible for leading manual testing efforts, ensuring the quality of software products by designing and executing complex test cases. The role will require taking ownership of testing activities, mentoring junior testers, and ensuring thorough test coverage across multiple platforms.What you'll do:Test Strategy and Execution: Lead the creation of detailed manual test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional, regression, and non-functional testing. Ensure that testing efforts align with project requirements and timelines. Test Execution and Bug Reporting: Execute manual tests across web, mobile, and desktop applications, reporting defects accurately, and tracking them through to resolution. Work closely with development teams to ensure prompt issue resolution. Collaboration: Work closely with developers, business analysts, and project managers to ensure proper understanding of project requirements, user stories, and test coverage. Contribute to sprint planning and reviews in Agile environments. Mentorship and Support: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior testers, helping them improve their testing skills and follow best practices. Ensure adherence to testing standards within the team. Quality: Advocate for quality across all stages of the software development lifecycle, ensuring that all products meet or exceed customer expectations and quality standards. Test Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test results, and defect reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements, provide recommendations on testing methodologies, and collaborate with the automation team to enhance overall testing efficiency. What you'll bring:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field. 4+ years of experience in manual software testing with a strong focus on functional and regression testing. ISTQB Foundation Level or higher (e.g., ISTQB Advanced) is preferred. Proficient in manual testing techniques and methodologies, test case design, and execution. Experience with bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla, Quality Center, ServiceNow). Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, ALM, Polarion). Strong knowledge of databases and SQL for validating data and performing basic queries. Understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and mobile application testing. Strong attention to detail and critical thinking abilities. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify and mitigate risks. Italian Language mandatory, starting from C1 level. Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team and take ownership of testing responsibilities. Proactive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement and quality enhancement. Preferable but not necessary : Experience in Agile/Scrum environments. Familiarity with automated testing tools and frameworks (even if not hands-on). Knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes. Why choose us:Food Allowance;Pension Fund;Company Owned Devices (laptop and business mobile phone);Flexible working hours and the possibility of smart-working (according to the company's internal policy);24 Extra Hours Paid Leave;Preferential treatment on products offered by Intesa Sanpaolo bank;Supplementary Private Health Insurance and consultation with the company doctor;Flutter Sharesave Plan.Choose us also for:An inclusive work environment and participate in all our initiatives focused on Diversity & Inclusion;Psychological well-being: online meditation courses, medical online service, and counseling service thanks to the support of certified psychologists and coaches;Continuous learning for soft and hard skills (es. Learn / Platform, Training);Support for parents and children and new mothers’ contributions.Volunteering during your working hours. Much more about us:Reviews and comments from our Glassdoor and Indeed pages. Put yours!Equal Opportunity Flutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental values for us. We welcome any candidate without a distinction of age, culture, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.Location: Tirana, Albania