Quality Assurance Engineer

Amadeus•San Jose, CA

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a QA Engineer (Automation), you will design, implement, and execute comprehensive test strategies to validate the functionality, performance, and accuracy of software products built on complex mathematical optimization models. You will collaborate closely with software engineers, data scientists, and product managers to ensure our solutions meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and scalability. In this role you'll: Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for product features and optimization models. Validate the correctness, robustness, and performance of mathematical optimization results. Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing across backend services and user interfaces. Translate product and technical requirements into risk-based test strategies and maintain end-to-end traceability. Identify, document, and track defects using issue-tracking tools (e.g., Jira), and actively drive defects to closure. Design and implement automated tests to improve efficiency, coverage, and reliability (e.g., API/UI frameworks, data-driven tests, CI/CD pipelines). Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA practices, including test reviews, standards, and quality metrics. Ensure compliance with quality standards and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). About the Ideal Candidate: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field. Experience in software quality assurance, preferably in technical or scientific domains. Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and the SDLC. Experience testing applications that involve mathematical models, optimization algorithms, or data analytics. Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or similar). Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines is a plus. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Experience with optimization libraries such as Gurobi, CPLEX, or similar. Solid understanding of linear programming, mixed-integer programming, or other optimization techniques. Exposure to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform Experience with Jira, Scrum, and Agile methodologies Knowledge of Jenkins, Octaine, Confluence, Selenium is preferred Professional spoken and written English required What we can offer you: Get rewarded with competitive remuneration, individual and company annual bonus, vacation and holiday paid time off, health insurances and other competitive benefits. Professional development to broaden your knowledge and enhance your skills with on-line learning hubs packed with technical and soft skills training that allow you to develop and grow. Work hybrid from our San Jose office Enter a diverse and inclusive workplace, join one of the world’s top travel technology companies and take on a role that impacts millions of travelers around the globe. Working at Amadeus, you will find: 🎯 A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose. 🌎 A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture. 🎓 Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues. 🤗 A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment. 💰 A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including salary, bonus, equity, and benefits. 🌟 A flexible working model - We want our employees to do their best work, wherever and however it works best for them. 🌈 A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization. 📈 A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees. Application process: The application process takes no longer than 10 minutes! Create your candidate profile, upload your Resume/CV and apply today! Diversity & Inclusion Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, and as a role model for an inclusive employee experience. Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law. We are Amadeus and we make travel work better for everyone, everywhere. As part of our global team of 20,000+ passionate team members across 100+ locations, you’ll join a community united by a love for travel and technology. We’re not just shaping the future of travel; we’re using it as a force for good, enriching lives and supporting our planet. Here, you’ll be free to innovate and grow with driven colleagues. Join us on a journey where you will help us bring the world closer!

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
Experience in software quality assurance, preferably in technical or scientific domains.
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and the SDLC.
Experience testing applications that involve mathematical models, optimization algorithms, or data analytics.
Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or similar).
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Solid understanding of linear programming, mixed-integer programming, or other optimization techniques.
Professional spoken and written English required

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
Experience with optimization libraries such as Gurobi, CPLEX, or similar.
Exposure to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform
Experience with Jira, Scrum, and Agile methodologies
Knowledge of Jenkins, Octaine, Confluence, Selenium is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for product features and optimization models.
Validate the correctness, robustness, and performance of mathematical optimization results.
Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing across backend services and user interfaces.
Translate product and technical requirements into risk-based test strategies and maintain end-to-end traceability.
Identify, document, and track defects using issue-tracking tools (e.g., Jira), and actively drive defects to closure.
Design and implement automated tests to improve efficiency, coverage, and reliability (e.g., API/UI frameworks, data-driven tests, CI/CD pipelines).
Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA practices, including test reviews, standards, and quality metrics.
Ensure compliance with quality standards and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Benefits

Get rewarded with competitive remuneration, individual and company annual bonus, vacation and holiday paid time off, health insurances and other competitive benefits.
Professional development to broaden your knowledge and enhance your skills with on-line learning hubs packed with technical and soft skills training that allow you to develop and grow.
Work hybrid from our San Jose office
Enter a diverse and inclusive workplace, join one of the world’s top travel technology companies and take on a role that impacts millions of travelers around the globe.
A critical mission and purpose - At Amadeus, you will be powering the future of travel and pursuing a critical mission and extraordinary purpose.
A truly global DNA - Everything at Amadeus is global, from our people to our business, which translates into our footprint, processes, and culture.
Great opportunities to learn - Learning happens all the time and in many ways at Amadeus, through on-the-job training, formal learning activities, and day-to-day interactions with colleagues.
A caring environment - Amadeus fosters a caring environment, nurturing both a fulfilling career and personal and family life. We care about our employees and strive to provide a supportive work environment.
A complete rewards offer - Amadeus provides attractive remuneration packages, covering all essential components of a competitive reward offer, including salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.
A flexible working model - We want our employees to do their best work, wherever and however it works best for them.
A diverse and inclusive community - We are committed to leveraging our uniquely diverse population to drive innovation, creativity, and collaboration across our organization.
A Reliable Company - Trust and reliability are fundamental values that drive our actions and shape long-lasting relationships with our customers, partners, and employees.