Manual QA Engineer

Big Stars is an end-to-end product engineering company based in Belgrade, Serbia. We create a space where people take initiative and go big.

We focus on:
- turning outdated systems into high-performing engines
- creating clean products that users actually love
- designing stable and secure environments
- building complex tech products

✅ Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in software testing.
• Mandatory experience in backend testing and a deep understanding of client-server architecture.
• Strong experience in API testing (REST, JSON) using tools like Postman, Swagger, or similar.
• Solid SQL knowledge (ability to write complex queries, joins, and work with databases directly).
• Experience in defining the scope of testing, maintaining test documentation (Test Plans, Test Cases, Checklists).
• Experience in contributing to and evolving existing test strategies, as well as implementing process improvements.
• Advanced analytical troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and a scientific approach to problem-solving (e.g., reading logs, analyzing network traffic).
• Proficiency with JIRA and Confluence.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with developers, architects, and product managers.
• Intermediate+ / Upper-Intermediate level of English (both verbal and written).

✅ Will be a plus:

• Experience in test automation (TypeScript) and a willingness to contribute to automated testing processes.
• Experience in Mobile testing (iOS/Android).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools.
• Experience with Allure TestOps as TMS.

✅ Duties and opportunities:

• Perform end-to-end manual testing of the core platform features, APIs, and integrations.
• Collaborate with the team to evolve and implement changes to the overall platform test strategy.
• Investigate and localize issues, working closely with devtools,  logs and databases.
• Manage defects in the bug-tracking system and oversee them through the entire lifecycle.
• Support release process.
• Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams (Development, DevOps, Product) to identify risks and improve product quality at early stages.
• Mentor junior/middle QA engineers and contribute to QA process improvements within the platform team.
  
  

✅ We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

🏢 Modern office in New Belgrade
🏝 24 vacation days annually
🤒 6 sick days without medical certificate
🏥 Premium Health Insurance (coverage up to 5,000 EUR annually)
🎉 Special occasion gifts: birthday, wedding, newborn
📚 Learning & Development budget (for conferences, courses and certifications)
🌍 Corporate events: international parties, team buildings, activities
📈 Career growth opportunities in a fast-growing company
✈️ Relocation package for international candidates
🏋️ Sports package (FitPass membership)
🗣️ Language classes: Serbian (company-covered)

Big Stars paves the way to excellence by helping people grow.