Automation QA Engineer
We’re opening the position of a Software Development Engineer in Test to work on a project of our Client who empowers organizations to conduct globally connected research and modernize research administration. Their industry-leading cloud-based research platform powers a suite of applications that maximizes researcher success, improves collaboration, and simplifies work across the entire research life cycle including commercialization and tracking of research outcomes. Its global community of users includes academic institutions, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and health systems, government agencies, independent research institutions, and non-profit organizations.
As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining automated test frameworks, designing comprehensive test plans, and working closely with Software Engineers and Product teams to ensure software quality and performance. You will combine deep technical knowledge with a strong understanding of testing principles to build reliable, scalable, and maintainable test systems. Also, you will be expected to provide comprehensive coverage including both automation and manual testing.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for web, mobile, API, and back-end systems
- Collaborate with Software Engineers, Product Owners, and QA Engineers to define test strategies and acceptance criteria
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous testing
- Identify, document, and track bugs through resolution
- Conduct code reviews of test code and contribute to best practices in test automation
- Develop tools and utilities to improve test automation and test coverage
- Analyze test results and provide insights into product quality and potential risks
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives
- Build and maintain automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium)
- Write automated tests for UI, API, and back-end components
- Integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
- Automate new feature functionality, regression testing, and smoke tests as part of deployment cycles
- Design and execute tests for REST/SOAP APIs using tools like Postman or REST Assured
- Validate status codes, response schemas, performance, and edge cases
- Define testing scope and approaches based on requirements
- Write test cases/scenarios that cover functional, integration, regression, and edge cases
- Use tools like Jira or Azure DevOps to log, track, and manage bugs
- Conduct root-cause analysis and collaborate with Software Engineers for resolution
- Define and track metrics such as test coverage, defect leakage, and test execution rate
- Communicate test outcomes effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Requirements:
- 4+ years of experience in an SDET role
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript)
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and reusable code
- Familiarity with object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts
- Experience with data-driven, behavior-driven, or keyword-driven testing
- Familiarity with automated browser testing tools (e.g., Appvance, Mabl, Ghost Inspector)
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization/orchestration tools
- Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Bitbucket) and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform)
- White-box and risk-based testing mindset
- Strong understanding of white-box testing techniques, with the ability to collaborate with others to build coverage
- Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g. Playwright, Cypress, Selenium), Playwright preferred
- Strong understanding of QA methodologies, test processes, and best practices
- Experience in testing APIs using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or similar ones
- Experience with CI/CD and repository management tools (Bitbucket, Jenkins, or similar ones)
- Experience with creating, setting up, and executing manual test cases (preferably in Zephyr)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Passion for quality and a proactive attitude toward improving development and testing processes
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- English level — Upper-Intermediate or higher
We offer:
- Remote-first work model with flexible working hours (we provide all equipment)
- Comfortable and fully equipped offices in Lviv and Rzeszów
- Competitive compensation with regular performance reviews
- Referral Bonus Program
- 18 paid vacation days per year
- 12 days of paid sick leave per year
- Extra paid leave (blood donation, marriage, childbirth, etc.)
- Health & wellness support: either a monthly budget for medical insurance and sports activities, or a full medical insurance plan, depending on your cooperation model
- Mental Health Program — company-covered psychologist consultations, with an annual coverage limit
- English, German, and Polish language courses and Speaking Clubs
- Corporate merch gifts for your special dates
- Corporate subscription to learning platforms, regular meetups and webinars
- Friendly team that values accountability, innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction
- Maternity leave
- Inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and treated equally. We proudly partner with VeteranHub to support Ukrainian veterans
- We are committed to supporting Ukraine and actively participate in charity initiatives