Senior Software Test Engineer (f/m/d)

We are looking for a Senior Software Test Engineer to join our passionate team in Vienna, Austria.

At Semantic Web Company (a Graphwise company) you’ll work alongside great people with a wide variety of backgrounds and talents.

About SWC / Graphwise

Graphwise enables organizations to unlock ROI for enterprise AI by delivering the most comprehensive and trusted industry solution in the field of knowledge graphs and semantic AI technologies. Graphwise delivers the critical knowledge graph infrastructure to ensure enterprises are ready to realize the technology’s full potential. Graphwise, which is the result of the merger between tech visionaries Ontotext and Semantic Web Company, has over 200 employees worldwide, with offices located across North America, Europe and APAC.

This role will be a part of the Semantic Web Company acting as Graphwise. Semantic Web Company’s flagship product, the PoolParty Semantic Suite, is the most complete semantic middleware on the market comprising taxonomy, auto classification, text mining, semantic search, recommender systems, and knowledge graph solutions.

If you are interested in technology and working in a close-knit, dynamic environment, Graphwise might be the right fit for you.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Test Engineer, you will be an integral part of an agile team, working closely with software developers to ensure the quality and reliability of our applications. You will verify implementations, conduct rigorous regression testing, and ensure that new features meet our high standards. Additionally, you will develop and implement test automation code, streamlining the testing process and enhancing efficiency. Your contributions will be essential in delivering robust, high-performance software that meets both customer and business needs.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automated testing solutions using JavaScript and Java to ensure robust test coverage, utilizing tools like Playwright, REST Assured, k6 and Jenkins.
• Report, document, and track errors when system behavior deviates from expectations, ensuring clear and actionable feedback for developers.
• Estimate, prioritize, and coordinate testing activities, optimizing resources for efficient, high-impact quality assurance.
• Define and document test cases based on acceptance criteria, as well as interpret and critically assess requirements for accuracy.
• Perform manual, exploratory, and regression testing; maintain test automation scripts; and interpret log files (e.g., stack traces, Java errors) for advanced troubleshooting and quality improvements.

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• At least 3 years of experience with JavaScript/Java coding and at least 2 years of relevant experience in the field of test automation.
• Ability to design clear, effective test cases based on acceptance criteria.
• Hands-on experience with test automation, including scripting and writing test code in JavaScript and using tools like Playwright; familiarity with version control systems such as Git..
• Solid understanding of web technologies, including experience testing web-based applications and RESTful APIs.
• Basic command-line skills in Linux, enabling efficient troubleshooting and test setup within a Linux environment.
• Familiarity with Scrum methodology.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive approach to teamwork in cross-functional agile settings.

What We Offer:

• A friendly and professional working environment in a rapidly-expanding tech and AI company
• A workplace in an organization that is committed to sustainability and responsible business practices (ESG)
• An attractive office with a library, small gym, showers, and relaxation zone that is based in the heart of Vienna, Austria (“the most liveable city in the world” according to ‘The Economist’). Located on the popular Mariahilferstrasse, our office is easy to reach with public transportation and is busy with shopping and food options
• An international workspace where more than 65% of colleagues come from across the globe. English is the main working language in the company
• Invitation to company-sponsored social activities and additional team building activities throughout the year
• Career development path, through: paid internal & external trainings on an individual and team level, hands-on experience, time for innovation, and many more
• A good work-life balance with the possibility to work from home up to 3 days per week and flexible working hours
• And of course, we offer free tea, coffee, fruit, and snacks

The minimum gross salary offered (full-time-equivalent) is EUR 52.000- p.a. - an overpayment is possible, depending on education, skills, and work experience.

We would love to have you on our team!

Semantic Web Company welcomes applicants of all backgrounds regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, disability, and other statuses. Our company culture as well as policies enforced by our active Diversity Equity & Inclusion Group work towards ensuring we have an inclusive workplace.