--- title: 'General QA Engineer at Kyivstar' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/general-qa-engineer-kyivstar-ukraine-tc6g35v2d8x8' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # General QA Engineer at Kyivstar - **Company:** Kyivstar - **Location:** Ukraine - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-09-07 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/kyivstar/3adcfa44-66b0-4ace-86ce-e15540bc6b4c ## Job description We are looking for a General QA Engineer About us Kyivstar.Tech is a Ukrainian hybrid IT company and a resident of Diia.City. We are a subsidiary of Kyivstar, one of Ukraine’s largest telecom operators. Our mission is to change lives in Ukraine and around the world by creating technological solutions and products that unleash the potential of businesses and meet users’ needs. Over 600+ KS.Tech specialists work daily in various areas: mobile and web solutions, as well as design, development, support, and technical maintenance of high-performance systems and services. We believe in innovations that truly bring quality changes and constantly challenge conventional approaches and solutions. Each of us is an adherent of entrepreneurial culture, which allows us never to stop, to evolve, and to create something new. What you will do: Work in a cross-functional team with product managers, analysts and developers on a high-load telecom platform Test management (plan, test scenarios design, execution, follow-up, control) API and integration testing across microservices Performance and load testing Test automation and support of existing test builds Regression testing Testing reporting and documentation Qualifications and experience needed: 4+ years of relevant working experience as a QA Engineer with a backend focus Strong backend testing experience: verifying end-to-end data flow between services, databases and message brokers, not only endpoint responses Great knowledge of automation tools and Java/TypeScript, with integration into CI pipelines Performance testing experience: load profiles, test execution, interpreting latency, throughput and error rate Excellent requirements analysis skills — identifying gaps and ambiguities before development starts Experience of composing test strategies and test plans Test design techniques knowledge Confident knowledge of testing methodologies SQL knowledge: complex queries with joins and aggregations, data integrity checks Linux/UNIX command line: log analysis, basic bash Practical skills with Git: branching, merging, code review Experience with MOCK-SERVER or a similar tool for isolating dependencies Knowledge of TCP, HTTP Understanding of client-server and microservices architectures: inter-service communication, failure points, idempotency Good knowledge of Postman, IntelliJ IDEA, Atlassian stack (Jira, Confluence, Zephyr), GitLab, Jenkins, Kibana, Grafana Higher technical education or equivalent relevant experience Ability to work in a fast-paced Agile environment in close collaboration with the development team Excellent analytical skills, critical mindset Strong communication and troubleshooting skills English is spoken and written on the intermediate level or higher Nice to have: Telecom domain experience: billing, charging, provisioning Kafka or RabbitMQ Docker, Kubernetes High-load systems experience ## What we offer Office or remote it’s up to you. You can work from anywhere, and we will arrange your workplace. Remote onboarding. Performance bonuses for everyone (annual or quarterly depends on the role). We train employees: the opportunity to learn through the company’s own library, internal resources and programs from partners. Health and life insurance. Wellbeing program and corporate psychologist ## About Kyivstar ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Kyivstar is the largest electronic communications operator in Ukraine, providing mobile, fixed internet, digital TV, and enterprise digital solutions (Big Data, IoT, cybersecurity, cloud) to over 23 million subscribers. - **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned subsidiary of publicly traded international telecom group VEON Ltd., NASDAQ: VEON) - **Headquarters**: Kyiv, Ukraine - **Founded**: 1994 (first call made on December 9, 1997) - **Founders**: Not publicly available (founded as a joint venture; current structure is a subsidiary of VEON) ## Core Business - **Primary Industries**: Telecommunications, Digital Services (Big Data, IoT, Cloud, Cybersecurity) - **Target Customers**: B2C (23.3 million mobile subscribers, 1.1 million home internet users), B2B (enterprise digital solutions for businesses and public sector), SMB - **Mission**: "We protect Ukraine and provide assistance to people." ## Products & Services - **Mobile Services**: 4G connectivity, voice, SMS, and data plans via the largest network infrastructure in Ukraine (over 70,700 base stations). - **Fixed Internet**: FTTB and GPON technology, serving more than 1.1 million home internet subscribers with a fiber-optic network spanning 44,000+ km. - **Kyivstar TV**: OTT TV platform offering 430+ channels and a video library with 20,000+ movies and shows. - **Big Data**: Analytics solutions for audience insights, location intelligence, and personalized marketing. - **Data Platform**: Data consolidation, analysis, and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, predictive analytics). - **Cybersecurity**: Network and cloud security solutions delivered in partnership with Fortinet, Barracuda, and Commvault. - **IoT**: Industrial IoT for automation, logistics, security, and smart services in healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, and utilities. - **Cloud Solutions**: Digital solutions for business process optimization, cost reduction, and flexible work. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed separately (parent VEON Ltd. has a market cap of approximately $X.XB – not publicly stated in provided data) - **Key Metric (Revenue)**: USD 297 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (Q3 FY2025 per SEC Form 6-K) – Operating income: -$48M, Net income: -$89M - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sole shareholder is VEON Ltd., whose shareholders include major investment funds such as Exor NV, Shah Capital, Prosperity Capital, and Kopernik Global Investors. No majority shareholder. - **Growth Signals**: - Plans to invest $1 billion in network development between 2023 and 2027. - Largest taxpayer in Ukrainian telecom – over UAH 90 billion contributed to state budget. - First operator in Ukraine to fully upgrade switching network for high-speed mobile data. - Actively rolling out GPON technology for fixed broadband. ## Competitive Advantages - **Largest telecom infrastructure** in Ukraine – 70,700+ base stations and 44,000+ km of fiber-optic backbone. - **Market leadership** – #1 mobile operator by subscriber base (23.3 million) and largest fixed internet provider. - **Broad digital portfolio** – offers not just connectivity but also Big Data, IoT, cloud, and cybersecurity, creating stickiness with enterprise clients. - **Strong brand reputation** – recognized as a top employer and the highest-reputation telecom company in Ukraine. - **Financial backing** – backed by publicly listed VEON Ltd., enabling long-term capital expenditure. ## Strategic Focus - **Network expansion** – Investing $1B (2023–2027) to modernize and expand mobile (4G) and fixed (GPON) networks. - **Digital transformation** – Growing B2B offerings in Big Data, IoT, cloud, and cybersecurity. - **Support for resilience** – Continuously maintaining service during wartime and contributing to national digital infrastructure restoration. - **Social responsibility** – Programs for veteran reintegration, humanitarian aid, and inclusive employment. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Rated 4.5/5 on employer review platforms; emphasizes Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I); supports veteran and military families through "4.5.0. Home at Last" program. - **Work Format**: Hybrid (since 2021) with ~80% working primarily from home; ability to work abroad for safety; all offices equipped with shelters and working spaces. - **Employee Benefits**: Flexible schedule, social benefits, mental and emotional support programs, career development opportunities. - **Team**: Over 4,000 employees; average tenure of 7.5 years; over 70 open positions at any time. - **Commitment to Ukraine**: Strong mission focus on protecting the country and helping people; one of the top 20 national taxpayers. ## Sources 1. [kyivstar.ua](https://kyivstar.ua/business/about/kyivstar-eng) – Official business description (English) 2. [kyivstar.ua](https://kyivstar.ua/about/kyivstar-today-eng) – Company overview and key statistics 3. [kyivstar.ua](https://kyivstar.ua/about/career) – Careers page with culture and benefits 4. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/kyivstar) – Employer rating, financial data (Q3 FY2025), open positions 5. 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