QA Engineer: Manual Testing (Mobile & Backend)

About us

Tractive is the most trusted name for keeping cats and dogs safe and healthy. The secret to our success? A team of truly unique individuals who care about each other just as much as going the extra mile for pet parents. Want to be part of our story? Check out this role and see if you’re a good match!

Your territory

As part of our Software Quality team, you will:

• Ensure the quality of mobile products and backend services relied on by millions of pet parents worldwide
• Own the QA process across mobile platforms (iOS, Android) and their supporting backend systems
• Plan, design, and execute manual test cases to ensure functional, usability, and regression coverage
• Perform end-to-end testing across mobile applications and APIs, ensuring seamless integration between client and server
• Collaborate closely with product owners, developers, and designers to refine acceptance criteria and catch issues early
• Contribute to automation efforts by identifying critical test cases suitable for automated coverage
• Participate in the development of new features and products, from early design discussions to release validation
• Act as a quality advocate within agile development teams (Scrum/Kanban), driving quality best practices and risk-based testing approaches
• Proactively improve our testing strategies, QA processes, and documentation
• Bring in your fresh ideas to make Tractive better - you’ll never hear the phrase “...because that’s how we’ve always done things”
• Continuously grow personally and professionally, take ownership of areas that show your potential, and attend workshops which help you get to the next level

Your profile

Key requirements:

• Proven experience in manual testing for mobile applications (iOS & Android) and their corresponding backend services
• Strong knowledge of API testing (REST/GraphQL) using tools like Postman or similar
• Familiarity with test case design techniques, exploratory testing, and regression testing strategies
• Experience collaborating in agile environments (Scrum or Kanban)
• Strong understanding of the bug lifecycle, defect management, and release testing
• Experience working with issue-tracking systems such as Jira or similar
• Basic familiarity with UI automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, TestCafe, or mobile automation tools) is a plus
• Strong communication skills and excellent English skills

Does this sound like you?

• You’re a bug hunter who loves finding edge cases others miss
• You’re passionate about delivering flawless mobile experiences
• You think critically, test creatively, and advocate for the user
• You’re curious about new tools and testing approaches
• You love working with cross-functional teams to build great products
• Excited to work in Austria alongside an outstanding team

Interested?