Company Description
akirolabs is building the AI-powered platform for strategic procurement. Our mission is to elevate procurement from a tactical, cost-focused function into a true strategic value creator. By combining world-class methodology, advanced AI, and intuitive collaboration into our category management platfrom, akirolabs empowers procurement teams to deliver 4–5× higher business value beyond savings - driving innovation, sustainability, resilience, and growth.
Headquartered in Berlin, akirolabs was founded in 2021 by a team of procurement and consulting veterans from Siemens, Vodafone, KPMG, and Roland Berger, and is backed by top-tier investors and European innovation grants. Recognized by leading analysts such as Kearney, Spend Matters, and the appliedAI Institute, akirolabs is shaping the next generation of strategic procurement technology.
Today, akirolabs serves leading enterprises across industries - from energy and life sciences to financial services and manufacturing - helping them transform procurement into a data-driven, collaborative, and future-ready strategic function.
Job Description
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You will be at the forefront of developing modern solutions, defining standards and improve our product quality
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You will shape our approach to Quality Assurance, general testing strategy, development standards, selection of tools and frameworks as well as implementation of best practices
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You will contribute for automated tests and the corresponding QA infrastructure.
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You will compile test plans based on product specifications
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You are preparing required documentation in QA area as well as for certification, production or knowledge sharing
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Work on modern technology stack and advocate best software development practices like agile, self-organized teams, cloud-based infrastructure, test automation, CI/CD, etc.
Qualifications
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5+ years of QA experience
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Strong experience in testing of web-based and AI-powered applications
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Experience in REST API testing using tools like Postman, Swagger or SoapUI
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Experience in testing AI-based tools, including validating AI outputs, edge cases, accuracy, security, usability, and consistency
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Good test planning and test management skills using Zephyr, QASphere, or Qase
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Ability to create and execute test cases, test scenarios, and test reports
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Web debugging skills using browser developer tools
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Domain experience in procurement / category management / category strategy tools is a plus
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Experience in security, load, regression testing
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Good understanding of ISTQB Foundation Level concepts
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Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and clear communication
Additional Information
Why It Matters
Procurement shapes how organizations connect with the world - from the suppliers they choose to the innovations they enable and the sustainability they deliver. Yet for too long, procurement has been confined to cost control, its full strategic potential untapped.
Today, the world around us is changing faster than ever. Supply chains are being tested by disruption. Businesses are under pressure to become more sustainable, agile, and resilient - all while delivering growth.
Procurement sits at the heart of this transformation and akirolabs was built precisely for this purpose. Our AI powered Category Management platform enables teams to analyze, strategize, and realize procurement strategies that are business-aligned, insight-driven, and measurable in impact.
What we offer
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Be part of a recognised leader in AI-driven procurement technology company, creating innovative services that have a substantial impact on our enterprise customers
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Remote-first – work where you work best, whether from home or in a hybrid mode from our office in a great location in Berlin
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30 days of vacation
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Working in an international team and context, official language is English
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Business trips within Europe might be expected on demand (3-4 per year, one week each)
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Team building company events, social activities
