Senior Test Automation Engineer

Senior Test Automation Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute test strategies for complex, distributed systems with a focus on both functional and non-functional testing.
• Write and maintain Python-based automation scripts using frameworks like PyTest, Selenium, or Robot Framework.
• Embed automated tests into Azure DevOps pipelines, ensuring seamless integration with build and release processes.
• Use Azure Test Plans to manage test cases, execute test runs, and generate traceability reports.
• Perform hands-on exploratory, regression, and integration testing across web, API, and backend services.
• Debug test failures, analyze logs, and collaborate with developers to resolve issues quickly.
• Mentor junior testers, conduct code reviews for test scripts, and enforce QA best practices.
• Work closely with DevOps engineers to maintain test environments and ensure test data consistency.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA tools, processes, and documentation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in software QA, with a strong mix of manual and automation testing.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation and scripting.
• Solid experience with Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Repos, Boards, Test Plans).
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD practices and integrating automated tests into pipelines.
• Experience with Selenium WebDriver, PyTest, or Robot Framework.
• Familiarity with REST API testing using tools like Postman or Python-based libraries (e.g., requests, pytest-httpx).
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and QA processes.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with BDD frameworks (e.g., Behave, Cucumber).
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (especially Azure).
• Performance testing experience using tools like JMeter or Locust.
• ISTQB Advanced Level or equivalent certifications.

We offer:

• 6 months B2B contract (possibility to extend)