Software Test Engineer/Test Automation Engineer (Qt /QEMU /Python /Robot)

eightbit experts GmbH
Contact person: Wolfram Schneider
Wuppertal,  Germany
95% remoteFreelanceStart date 11/2026Duration 4 months

Description

On behalf of our renowned client, we are seeking a Software Test Engineer / Test Automation Engineer (m/f/d) with a focus on Qt, QEMU, and automated software testing on a freelance basis. The primary focus will be on further developing the existing test automation, outsourcing app testing, and building a scalable QEMU-based test framework.

 

Tasks: 

Development and automation of tests for Qt-based applications and platform components

  • Further development of existing test frameworks and test automation setups
  • Active participation in the development of a QEMU-based test framework
  • Implementation of automated tests using Python, Robot Framework, and Squish
  • Conducting GUI, HIL, and SIL tests
  • Extracting and structuring existing app tests
  • Integrating automated tests into Jenkins/CI/CD pipelines
  • Testing in virtualized and containerized environments using Linux, Docker, and Kubernetes
  • Working closely with software development and platform engineering

Requirements:

  • Several years of experience in software testing and test automation
  • Very good knowledge of Python and Robot Framework
  • Solid experience with Qt, GUI testing, and Squish
  • Practical experience with QEMU
  • Experience with HIL/SIL test environments
  • Good knowledge of Linux, Docker, and Kubernetes
  • Experience with Jenkins and CI/CD
  • Experience in building and further developing test frameworks
  • A proactive and communicative work style, as well as an interest in actively contributing to the technical design of the test architecture

Conditions

Location: remote / Düsseldorf

Start: asap

Workload: 80 – 100 %

Duration: 3+ months (Long-term focus with quarterly renewals)

Remote: 95 % / onsite 1x per month

Languages: English (fluent), German as a plus

 

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