Senior Automation QA Engineer

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

You'll join the team to help build reliable, scalable, and high-quality products across web, mobile, and API platforms. If you thrive on solving complex problems, automating at scale, and working in a collaborative environment, this will be the perfect place for you.

Office work in Kraków is expected 3 days per week (but some flexibility is possible).

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as an Automation QA Engineer.

• Strong understanding of QA methodologies with a focus on backend testing across Java/Kotlin microservices and APIs, complemented by frontend test automation experience.

• The ability to quickly learn and understand business requirements and the domain.

• Hands-on experience with one or more backend testing frameworks (e.g., REST Assured, Karate).

• Understanding of frontend testing with Playwright, with familiarity with Selenium and the BDD framework (Cucumber).

• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and pipelines, particularly GitHub Actions.

• Solid understanding of HTTP protocols, RESTful APIs, eventing and tools like Postman, Bruno or Insomnia.

• Familiarity with service mocking and contract testing tools (e.g., WireMock, Pact).

Nice to have

• Experience in building and maintaining testing environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate early with engineering teams during refinement sessions to influence requirements and define effective test strategies for backend services, APIs, and frontend user journeys.

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test suites for functional, regression, end-to-end API, and customer journey testing.

• Automate service-level tests using modern frameworks such as REST Assured, JUnit, Karate DSL, Postman/Newman/Bruno.

• Conduct frontend/UI testing primarily using Playwright; knowledge of Selenium and Cucumber is considered beneficial.

• Validate service interactions and data flows across distributed systems.

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions) and maintain test environments.

• Prepare and present clear, actionable test reports that document coverage, results, and defects.

• Participate in code reviews of test automation scripts to ensure maintainability and adherence to best practices.

• Manage test cases and cycles using Jira Zephyr.

• Define and implement a robust framework for automated backend testing, with a focus on Java/Kotlin services and strategic APIs that support complex customer journeys.

• Ensure test coverage across the full end-to-end application flow, including backend services, frontend user journeys, and integrations with multiple external services.

• Utilize AI-supported tools to enhance test design, execution, and maintenance.

• Align with the company's established AQA practices to ensure consistency across teams.

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!