Automation Engineer (QA Automation)

TL;DR

Automation Engineer (QA Automation): Developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks for payment technology systems with an accent on UI, API, integration, and performance testing. Focus on building reliable CI/CD test pipelines, diagnosing complex defects, and improving coverage, efficiency, and test stability.

Location: Hybrid work in Bucharest, Romania

Company

A global payments technology organization providing secure solutions that help businesses process and scale digital payments across five continents.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain robust automated test frameworks, libraries, utilities, and data-driven testing solutions.
• Design, implement, and execute automated UI, API, integration, and performance tests.
• Create and maintain test data, test environments, and CI/CD pipelines for automation.
• Analyze test results, identify root causes, and collaborate with developers to triage and resolve defects.
• Improve test coverage, reliability, and efficiency through metrics, tooling, and evaluation of new automation technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, or a similar language, with experience in at least one automation framework such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or Appium.
• Solid experience with RESTful or SOAP API testing and tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or Newman.
• Familiarity with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI and version control with Git.
• Understanding of the software development life cycle and agile methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working policy with work-from-home options and flexible working hours.
• Private medical services and 21 vacation days per year.
• Christmas and Easter holiday gift vouchers.
• Referral bonuses for successful recommendations.
• Access to a learning platform and extensive training opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with colleagues from around the world on payments technology products.