We’re Software Umbrella, an IT development company that’s tired of corporate BS. No fruit Thursdays, no “dynamic teams.” Just honest work, straight talk, and real development services for European and US clients.

We’re building something different: rapid delivery, startup flexibility, while working directly with international clients on projects that actually matter.

Our promise: Careful growth, adapting to the ever-changing IT landscape, leveraging the latest technologies, including AI, but never changing who we are. We’re straight shooters who deliver.

What You'll Actually Do

Client Project Management (70%)

• Test applications built with React, Node.js, Python, .NET

• Design and execute test plans and test cases

• Perform manual testing including functional, regression, and exploratory testing

• Develop and maintain automated test suites using modern testing frameworks

• Use AI tools for test case generation and bug report enhancement (Claude, testing assistants)

• Participate in sprint planning and daily standups

• Deliver quality reports and bug findings weekly, not just "testing complete" updates

• Handle test case reviews, bug verification, and regression testing

Internal Collaboration (20%)

• For Seniors, Mentor junior QA engineers on client projects

• Contribute to our internal testing tools and quality automation

• Participate in quality discussions about client solutions

• Help improve our testing processes and standards (we believe in open collaboration, not top-down)

Client Communication (10%)

• Join client meetings (typically 1-2 per week)

• Provide quality insights on project planning and release readiness

• Communicate testing blockers and quality risks proactively

• Document testing decisions, coverage, and quality metrics

Possible Technical Skills

Core Project Management

• Manual Testing: Functional, regression, exploratory, usability, and compatibility testing

• Test Management: Test planning, case design, execution tracking, defect management

• Automation Tools: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar web testing frameworks

• API Testing: Postman, REST Assured, or similar tools for backend testing

• Database Testing: SQL queries for data validation and integrity testing

• Version Control: Git/GitHub workflows for test automation code

Nice to Have

• Performance Testing: JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar load testing tools

• Mobile Testing: Appium, device testing, mobile-specific test strategies

• CI/CD Integration: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, test automation in deployment pipelines

• Security Testing: Basic security testing knowledge and tools

• Test Framework Development: Custom test framework creation and maintenance

• Cloud Testing: AWS/Azure testing environments and tools

Essential Soft Skills

Communication

• English fluency: You'll speak directly with English speaking clients about quality issues

• Proactive updates: Flag quality risks before they impact releases

• Clear documentation: - Write bug reports and test docs for technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Async communication: Effective quality updates via Slack, email, and project tools

Work Style

• Self-directed: Manage your own testing schedule and quality deliverables

• AI focused: Use AI tools to your advantage, making testing more efficient and comprehensive

• Startup mentality: Comfortable with changing requirements and rapid release cycles

• Quality-focused: Take pride in finding issues and ensuring product reliability

• Team player: Collaborate with developers and contribute to shared quality goals

What We Offer

Compensation

• Competitive rates: PLN70-140/hour depending on experience and tech stack

• Monthly payments: Based on monthly assignment hours

• General application

Work Environment

• Flexible hours: Test when it suits you, only adjusting schedule to attend calls

• Remote-first: Work from anywhere, as long as you can make yourself presentable

• Modern tools: Latest testing tools, AI assistants, cloud testing environments

• Growth opportunities: Learn new testing technologies on client projects, and develop with us

   

Professional Development

• Diverse projects: Test across different industries and tech stacks

• Direct client contact: Build relationships and expand your network

• Mentorship: Both give and receive guidance from senior QA engineers

• Development budget: Discussed depending on number of assigned hours

   

Our Ideal Candidate

You're Perfect If You:

• Have experience testing real applications that users actually use

• Can balance thorough testing with startup speed and agility requirements

• Take ownership of product quality and follow through on testing commitments

• Enjoy working with international teams and diverse projects

• Want to be part of building something new rather than joining a corporate machine

You're Not Right If You:

• Need constant supervision or detailed testing scripts for every scenario

• Prefer to work in isolation without developer and client interaction

• Are looking for a "stable" corporate job with predictable testing processes

• Don't enjoy the fast pace and changing requirements of startup clients

Application Process

1: Intro (45 minutes)

• Showcase your testing experience and technical skills

• Describe the products/applications you have successfully tested

• Discussion of your experience with client-facing work

• Our intro and your questions!

2: Details (30 minutes)

• Discuss potential cooperation

• Dive into the right fit, we believe this is crucial for both sides

• Explanation of your first week

• Align on offer details

3: Match? = Offer