Automation QA Engineer - Backend

Location: Wroclaw

Are you ready to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI and shape the future of AI-human interactions? Opera is seeking a skilled and driven Automation QA Engineer focused on backend systems, to ensure the quality and reliability of our next-generation AI-powered browsers.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to products used by millions worldwide. You’ll work alongside a passionate team at the forefront of innovation, helping deliver seamless and intelligent browsing experiences powered by robust backend solutions.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate closely with developers, DevOps, and product managers to ensure high test coverage and robust system performance.
• Create efficient, scalable, and reusable test cases focused on functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Monitor test execution, analyze test results, and identify and report defects with clarity and detail.
• Continuously improve QA processes, frameworks, and best practices for backend automation.
• Contribute to the CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth deployment and continuous testing workflows.
• Work within a fast-paced team delivering high-quality, AI-powered features to global users.

Job Requirements:

• Solid experience with backend testing and automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest, JUnit, Postman, REST Assured).
• Strong proficiency in Python, C++, or similar languages used in backend testing.
• Extensive hands-on experience validating backend applications, including RESTful APIs, databases, and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
• Deep understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Basic understanding of monitoring tools and backend performance testing is a plus.

An Ideal Candidate’s Profile:

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about quality and automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, agile environments with evolving priorities.
• Team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Excited about working with innovative technologies and AI-powered solutions.

What’s on Offer:

• Help build and test AI-driven features for tens of millions of users globally.
• Be part of a supportive, talented team driving technical excellence.
• Work with cutting-edge tools and technology in a highly collaborative environment.
• Grow your career while working on meaningful and innovative projects.
• A culture that supports experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement.

Interested?

Apply now and help shape the future of AI-enhanced browsing experiences through quality engineering.

How We Work

At Opera, we are committed to ensuring a workspace that is fair, transparent, and free from bias. Bringing together different perspectives fuels innovation, while equal opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds make us stronger, more creative, and more resilient. Creating an atmosphere where everyone is valued for their skills, ideas, and contributions is at the core of how we work. We don’t just embrace differences - we see them as the foundation of how we collaborate, grow, and succeed together.

About Us: 

Opera is a prominent web innovator that has been at the forefront of internet technology for over 25 years. With an ever-expanding community of millions of monthly active users, Opera remains dedicated to delivering extraordinary online experiences. Opera offers a diverse range of products and services to users worldwide, including cutting-edge PC and mobile browsers like Opera One or Opera GX notable for their built-in VPN, AdBlock, and Cashback extension, enhancing security and convenience for our users. Other products include our newsreader, communication platforms, the first built-in AI: Aria, as well as gaming and sports-related apps. This comprehensive suite of products is designed to meet the diverse needs and preferences of Opera's growing user base.

Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Opera has a global presence with major hubs in Poland, China, Spain, and Sweden, coupled with operations spanning numerous other countries. As a publicly traded company, Opera is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol "OPRA". With an unwavering commitment to innovation and delivering unparalleled user experiences, Opera is poised to continue leading the way in web technology and online services.