QA Automation Engineer

TL;DR

QA Automation Engineer: Contributing to the delivery of high-quality software by designing, developing, and executing automated test cases as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team with an accent on test coverage, reliability, and consistency across product releases. Focus on improving the testing process and software quality.

Location: Cracow (hybrid: 2 days/week from office)

Company

hirify.global is a company working better together.

What you will do

• Collaborate with Solution Architects, Product Owners, Developers, DevOps, and other QA Automation Engineers to test new product features.
• Write and execute robust automated test scripts, achieving high test automation coverage and regression testing within CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct manual exploratory testing and maintain a clear manual test plan for test scenarios that cannot be automated.
• Review logs and databases as part of the testing process and automate these activities wherever possible.
• Actively participate in code and test script reviews to ensure quality and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Monitor and report on test results and quality metrics to stakeholders, providing clear insights for decision-making.

Requirements

• Professional level (3+ years’ experience) as an Automation QA within a modern software development environment.
• Experience with TypeScript and Playwright.
• Experience with REST APIs and API testing strategies.
• Strong understanding of a balanced Test Pyramid with separation of unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Experience ensuring that tests run within CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of SQL.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with containerisation tools like Docker.
• Experience with performance and non-functional testing.
• Knowledge of testing highly available, scalable, and business-critical systems.
• Strong understanding of security testing principles to ensure software resilience against vulnerabilities.
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and automation integration to streamline testing and delivery processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and ability to identify and report bugs and issues effectively.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proactive in identifying areas for improvement in the testing process.
• Collaborative approach to work with developers, testers, and other stakeholders.
• Continuous learning and staying up to date with new technologies and tools.