QA Automation & DevOps Engineer

Lawo, based in Rastatt, Germany, is an innovative, leading supplier of professional audio, video and control solutions to the world-wide broadcast market. We develop and manufacture our products in Germany and support them with a global Customer Support Team.

GROW WITH US! To strengthen our R&D team, we have an immediate opening for a QA Automation & DevOps Engineer (m/f/x)

As engineer for automated QA and DevOps integration, you will work at the intersection of Audio, Video, and Control R&D, ensuring that Lawo’s professional broadcast solutions deliver highest reliability and performance. You will design, execute and automate tests for hardware, firmware and software components used in mission‑critical broadcast environments worldwide. You will also contribute to the journey of these environments toward a containerized private or public cloud infrastructure.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create test plans and test cases for automated execution, monitor progress and create test reports and documentation
• Create and maintain test tools, test environments and test systems for automated and hybrid tests
• Collaborate closely with R&D from feature concept through product release
• Conduct integration, regression and system tests, define acceptance criteria
• Organize platform transitions from virtualized or baremetal environments to cloud-ready containerized environments
• Analyze customer‑reported issues and reproduce them efficiently
• Support continuous improvement of QA processes, tools and documentation

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or relevant experience
• Strong technical expertise with focus on broadcast applications, experience with Lawo products is a plus
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (docker, Kubernetes, Server Clustering, Redundancy Strategies, etc.)
• Experience with broadcast standards (ST2110, AES67, RAVENNA) is a strong plus
• Strong knowledge of script laguages for test control and configuration
• Strong knowledge of test methods, and R&D related tools (Gitea, Jira, Confluence, MS 365, etc.) and best practices, ISTQB certificate is a plus
• Operating system experience with MS Windows, MacOS and Linux (CLI)
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with peers and product and process stakeholders. English is required, German is a plus
• Analytic thinking and strong focus on effectivity and efficiency

OUR OFFER

• Flexible working hours in a hybrid work model
• Global teamwork with more than 30 nationalities
• Taking ownership and responsibility instead of simply executing tasks
• Straightforward collaboration on an equal footing
• Corporate health management
• Lawo Academy: language courses and other professional development opportunities
• Technical equipment for mobile and remote working
• Access to a wide range of employee discounts
• Additional financial benefits
• E-bike leasing
• Charging stations for electric vehicles
• Daily meal options with a wide selection of dishes
• Ample parking spaces directly on site
• A workplace surrounded by nature, providing the perfect environment for active breaks
• Employee events
• Foosball table and a band rehearsal room