Automation Test Engineer - Security Software - maternity replacement

👉 We work in a hybrid mode - we offer up to 12 days of Home Office monthly, our office is situated in Cracow.

👉 We offer work agreement.

⭐ Bonus:

We offer yearly bonus in the amount of up to 10%, performance dependent.

About the Role

As an Automation Test Engineer, you'll be integral to ensuring the quality and reliability of our advanced Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) security software. You will contribute by designing, developing, and executing comprehensive testing frameworks and procedures, directly influencing the security posture of millions of users worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and functional specifications.

• Develop, establish, and maintain testing criteria and procedures.

• Design and execute functional and exploratory tests based on requirements and collaborative inputs.

• Conduct thorough regression testing.

• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests and frameworks using Python and pytest.

• Collaborate closely with developers to identify, reproduce, and resolve bugs.

• Analyze test results, report issues clearly, and track resolution progress.

• Collaborate on designing and implementing non-functional testing (performance, scalability).

• Advocate for quality practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Required Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience in software testing (minimum of 2 years).

• Proficiency with Python, pytest, and REST APIs.

• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, processes, and automation.

• Experience in functional testing automation and scripting.

• Practical knowledge with at least one operating system: Windows, macOS, or Linux.

• Basic TCP/IP networking knowledge for configuration and diagnostics.

• Effective communication in English, suitable for an international team environment.

Preferred Skills (nice to have)

• Experience in Agile or DevOps environments.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git).

• Experience testing web-based applications and APIs.

• Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or VM.

• Good understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, including SQL queries and data management.

• Experience with monitoring and diagnostic tools (Process Explorer, Process Monitor, Wireshark).

• ISTQB Foundation Certification.

Tools & Environment

• Atlassian suite: Jira, Confluence, BitBucket

• CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Git

• Tools such as Selenium, pytest, Process Explorer, Process Monitor, Wireshark, and other diagnostic utilities

Why Join Us

• Impact: Your role directly ensures the reliability and security of software protecting millions of users.

• Growth: Significant learning and development opportunities, particularly in automation and security testing.

• Environment: Supportive, collaborative, and innovation-focused with a small, cohesive team.

Who You Are

You have a meticulous eye for detail, a passion for software quality, and strong analytical skills. You excel in collaborative environments, eagerly embracing new challenges, and consistently seek opportunities to improve processes and outcomes. Strong English communication skills are essential.

🎁 Benefits:

In our comfy office you will find not only a lot of space, comfortable chairs and sit-stand desks, good coffee and other beverages and snacks, but also parking place, shower, play station and massage chairs:)

We celebrate important moments with our employees by granting them marriage, childbirth, work anniversary allowance, we organize events (teambuildings, family day, christmas party and more), we offer sport subscription or sport&culture card, nice meal prepaid card, payback for commuters, private healthcare and 3 paid sickleaves per year.

If you feel like joining our team, please apply and we will contact you soon. Our interview consists of two parts - technical online part and technical+HR onsite part.

At ESET, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our corporate culture. We are a proud signatory and ambassador of the Diversity Charter.* We believe in creating a respectful environment, where everyone feels valued and respected, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including race, gender, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.