At IONOS, the leading European provider of cloud infrastructure, cloud services and hosting services, you will work together with a wide range of teams. We are characterized by open structures, a friendly working culture and flat hierarchies with a strong team spirit. We firmly believe that work and fun are compatible, and offer you the right environment for this. Our constant growth means that we are always looking for new colleagues. Become part of IONOS and grow with us.
We are looking for a motivated Associate QA Engineer to join our Managed Kubernetes team. In this role, you will help ensure the quality and reliability of our Kubernetes platform by supporting clear requirements, test planning, and acceptance criteria. You’ll work closely with developers and product owners to establish what “done” means for new features, and ensure that releases meet both functional and non-functional expectations.
Tasks
- Collaborate with the team to define testable requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Review and validate user stories to ensure they are clear, consistent, and verifiable.
- Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and QA documentation.
- Verify that implemented features meet agreed acceptance criteria before release; Track, prioritize, and report defects to the development team.
- Support the release process by ensuring quality checks are completed; Contribute to the improvement of QA processes and workflows.
- Assist in developing and maintaining basic automated regression or smoke tests where appropriate; Continuously learn about Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies to better support the QA process.
Qualifications
- 0–2 years of experience in software testing, QA, or related technical role.
- Basic understanding of QA methodologies (functional, regression, acceptance, exploratory testing); Familiarity with writing acceptance criteria or test cases.
- Understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile, Scrum, or Kanban).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to spot gaps or inconsistencies in requirements; Basic familiarity with Linux and command-line tools.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn about Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies.
Nice to Have
- Exposure to containers (Docker) and Kubernetes basics.
- Experience using issue tracking/project management tools (e.g., Jira, GitHub Projects).
- Some knowledge of automated testing frameworks or scripting (Go, Python, Bash).
- Interest in observability and monitoring solutions (Prometheus, Grafana).
- ISTQB certification or similar QA foundation training.
Benefits
- Hybrid working model.
- Flexible working hours through trust-based working hours.
- At some locations a subsidized canteen and various free drinks.
- Modern office space with very good transport connections.
- Various employee discounts for activities and products.
- Employee events such as summer and winter parties, as well as workshops.
- Numerous training and development opportunities.
- Various health offers, such as sports and health courses.
About IONOS
IONOS is the leading European digitalization partner for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB). The company serves around six million customers and operates across 18 markets in Europe and North America, with its services being accessible worldwide. With its Web Presence & Productivity portfolio, IONOS acts as a 'one-stop shop' for all digitalization needs: from domains and web hosting to classic website builders and do-it-yourself solutions, from e-commerce to online marketing tools. In addition, the company offers Cloud Solutions to enterprises who are looking to move to the cloud as their businesses evolve.
We value diversity and welcome all applications - regardless of, for example, gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity, physical characteristics, marital status or any other irrelevant factor subject to applicable law.
