Senior Automation QA Engineer

Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for a Senior Automation QA Engineer for a full-time position (40 hours per week) in Poland. Our client is one of the world's largest food retailers. 

The team operates under a DevOps philosophy and takes responsibility for the software throughout its lifecycle. They practice continuous integration, delivery, and support of our code through to production and beyond. 

Office work is expected 3 days per week at the Kraków office. 

Requirements:

• 5+ years of proven, hands-on experience in Java with a strong focus on test automation and quality engineering.

• Deep understanding of advanced software testing methodologies, including functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.

• Demonstrated expertise in performance testing and results analysis using tools such as Gatling or k6.

• Strong knowledge of HTTP protocols and practical experience debugging with browser DevTools.

• Experience designing, maintaining, and executing test strategies and suites for complex, scalable applications.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control workflows (e.g., Git), with a mindset toward continuous delivery.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, coupled with strong attention to detail and a quality-first mindset.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead discussions, influence decisions, and represent QA in cross-team initiatives.

Nice to have:

• Hands-on experience with modern testing tools such as Playwright or Cypress.

• Experience in building and managing testing infrastructure using Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities:

• Review and contribute code.

• Focus on performance, availability, reliability, and security.

• Contribute to the definition of features for services owned by your team.

• Effectively communicate your and your team’s progress to your team members, your manager, and other colleagues.

• Lead the development and continuous enhancement of robust, scalable test automation frameworks using Java (REST assured).

• Own the execution and management of both manual and automated test cases across a variety of complex scenarios and environments.

• Provide high-quality standards through rigorous performance testing using tools like Gatling or k6, and translate findings into actionable improvements.

• Drive quality initiatives and risk-based testing strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including development, QA, and product.

• Analyze test outcomes and generate comprehensive reports on coverage, defects, and release-readiness metrics.

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior QA engineers, supporting their growth and ensuring consistent practices across the team.

• Investigate and troubleshoot issues using HTTP protocols and browser DevTools, ensuring precision in defect isolation and resolution.

• Take ownership of the testing lifecycle, proactively identifying opportunities for optimization and efficiency.

We offer

• US and EU projects based on advanced technologies.

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.

• Regular performance appraisals to support your growth.

• Flexibility in workspace, either remote or our welcoming office.

• Bonuses for article writing, public talks, and other activities.

• Generous time off, including vacation, national holidays, sick leaves, and family days.

• Personalized learning programs tailored to your interests and skill development.

• Free tech webinars and meetups organized by Svitla.

• Regular corporate online activities.

• Awesome team and a friendly, supportive community!