QA Automation Engineer

Role Overview

The QA Automation Engineer will drive quality assurance initiatives through the design, development, and maintenance of automated testing solutions for backend services and APIs. The role involves building scalable test automation frameworks, developing internal quality tools, and integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable and efficient software delivery.

What You Will Do

Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for backend services and APIs, improve test automation framework and supporting infrastructure, create and maintain internal automation tools and utilities, and integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate has strong Python development skills, hands-on experience with automation frameworks, Linux environments, containerization technologies, and modern CI/CD practices. The role offers opportunities for growth, well-being, and life beyond work, with benefits including competitive compensation, flexible working hours, and private medical insurance.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in QA Automation (Middle) or 5+ years (Senior)
• Strong Python programming skills
• Experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, QA processes, and test design techniques
• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills
• Practical experience with Docker and containerized environments
• Experience working with CI/CD systems (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar)
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS, REST APIs, and client-server architecture
• Experience with API testing, UI testing, and backend validation
• Ability to read and work with technical documentation in English
• Ability to effectively leverage AI agents for code generation, debugging, test development, log analysis, and productivity improvements
• Experience using LLMs to accelerate test case creation, automation development, and incident investigation

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible working hours and hybrid or remote options, depending on your role
• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 45 days per year
• Private medical insurance for you and your family
• Extra paid vacation and sick leave days
• Support for life’s important moments and celebrations
• Language courses to help you connect and grow
• Modern, welcoming offices with snacks, drinks, and entertainment
• Team sports and social activities

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