Quality Assurance Engineer Tikkie

Embark on your Tikkie journey!

Are you a talented quality assurance engineer with a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring flawless user experiences? Do you want to be part of the exciting journey with Tikkie? We’re looking for a QA Engineer like you!

We are Tikkie

Tikkie is more than just an application; it's part of Dutch culture and the leading free finance app in the Netherlands. We began as a start-up initiative by ABN AMRO and have since transformed the payment landscape in the country with our easy, fast, and fun payment functionality.

Today, Tikkie has evolved into a multifaceted platform, with our organization scaling up to include a dedicated team of over 70 individuals. Together, we aim to transform our customers' needs into scalable, high-quality products that consistently exceed user expectations.

Your job

As a QA Engineer, you'll join one of our development teams where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and elevating the quality of our mobile banking applications across Android and iOS platforms. Working in an agile environment, you'll develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies, focusing on both automated and exploratory testing, while ensuring the security and reliability of a banking application.

As part of your mission, you:

• Lead end-to-end quality assurance by developing comprehensive test strategies, executing detailed test plans, and maintaining rigorous quality standards across both Android and iOS platforms while ensuring security compliance and data protection measures
• Drive continuous improvement through active participation in agile ceremonies, providing insightful contributions during planning sessions and retrospectives, while fostering knowledge sharing and focused team discussions
• Implement and maintain robust automated testing frameworks, conducting thorough functional, non-functional, and regression testing to ensure optimal app performance and reliability across all platforms
• Champion a culture of quality by delivering constructive feedback, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, and maintaining high standards for code quality through both exploratory and automated testing approaches
• Demonstrate technical leadership by challenging conventional approaches, staying curious about emerging technologies, and proactively identifying and resolving potential issues before they impact production

Requirements:

• You have a user-centric approach to testing
• Strong communicator with the ability to provide and appreciate constructive feedback
• Ability to positively influence team practices and contribute to continuous improvement
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in a fintech environment

Technical requirements:

• Hands-on experience in mobile testing on both Android and iOS platforms
• Proficient in native mobile automation tools such as Espresso and XCUITest
• Practical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines such as Git Hub Actions and AWS
• Experience with web automation frameworks like Playwright
• Experience with REST API testing tools such as Postman or similar
• Proficient in at least two programming languages relevant to mobile and automation:
  Kotlin, Swift, Java, JavaScript or similar
• Solid understanding of software testing principles, including exploratory and regression testing
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Interest in prevention, detection or both and wants to embrace challenges head-on

Tikkie culture

Our culture is a perfect blend of professionalism and fun. We have an open and transparent environment where collaboration and sharing ideas are encouraged. Our team members are always ready to lend a helping hand, creating a supportive and helpful atmosphere.

Our cultural values of openness, fun, and social connections shape our interactions. Every quarter, we kick-off with a roadmap session to align our goals, followed by engaging team activities such as padel or Mario kart tournaments that bring us closer together. It's a time for reflection, planning, and setting the stage for our collective success.

We are offering

At Tikkie, we are committed to ongoing innovation and delivering new features to our users, and you will play a pivotal role in achieving this. By joining our team, you can make a real difference and witness the direct impact of your work within the app.

Additionally, we offer:

• Competitive monthly salary
• Supplementary benefit budget of 11%, paid out monthly or convertible into fringe benefits such as a mobile phone, bike, wearables, or extra time off.
• Hybrid working model
• 25 days of annual leave
• Personal development budget of €1,000 per year for self-directed learning
• 5 "banking for better days" which are days off that you can utilize for personal development or voluntary work.
• A fantastic office space with excellent coffee, complimentary soft drinks, and a rooftop terrace offering breath-taking views.
• Mobile phone subscription
• Public transportation card
• Ergonomic home office setup…