QA Automation Engineer

SPD Technology; Switzerland; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking tech company as a QA Automation Engineer, where you'll lead a talented team in creating innovative solutions for high-profile clients. This role offers the chance to design and improve automation frameworks while collaborating closely with development teams in an agile environment. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, a supportive culture, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about quality assurance and want to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working schedule

Remote work option

Performance and merit reviews

Personal development plans

Corporate library access

Public speaking support

Referral bonus program

Company-wide tech and cultural events

Qualifications

• 3+ years in QA Automation with experience in creating frameworks.
• Hands-on with Playwright, TypeScript, and CI/CD integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the QA automation team, ensuring high standards.
• Develop and improve the test automation framework continuously.
• Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline for efficient delivery.

Skills

QA Automation

Test Automation Framework Development

CI/CD Integration

REST API Proficiency

Agile/Scrum Methodologies

Leadership and Mentorship

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Playwright

TypeScript

Selenide

SQL Server

MongoDB

Job description

At SPD Technology, we bring together a team of like-minded people who are driven by the desire to bring value through their work, united in their commitment to high performance and delivering custom, cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients’ growth. We empower our people with a culture of excellence and enable them with the opportunity to uphold their accountability to contribute on each level. We value humanity and collaboration, encourage professional and personal growth, and foster a supportive and flexible work environment where everyone’s contribution is welcomed.

We are looking for a QA Automation Engineer to join us as part of our team.

About the project

The client’s system is a complex ticketing solution that is used by them to sell tickets for the observation deck and an exhibition center the company runs. It consisted of a Web administration application, a media platform, kiosks, and software for physical devices. The Administration application of the solution allowed for managing products (or tours of the company’s locations), modifying these products, configuring promotional campaigns and different sales channels, and handling refunds for sold orders.

Team

2 FE (React + Node JS); 2 BE (.Net); 1 Full Stack, 2 QA; 1 BA; 1 PM

Playwright, TypeScript

Work schedule is flexible, but some intersection with team members in different timezones will be required.

Scrum: 2-week sprint

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to QA automation team members;
• Design, develop, and continuously improve test automation framework;
• Develop and implement a comprehensive automation strategy aligned with the overall QA goals and objectives of the organization;
• Participate in code reviews by reviewing pull requests related to automation code;
• Provide constructive feedback to team members to ensure adherence to coding standards, maintainability, and efficiency of automated test scripts;
• Integrate automated tests seamlessly into the CI/CD pipeline to enable efficient and reliable software delivery;
• Create and maintain comprehensive end-to-end automated tests, covering both backend and frontend components;
• Analyze automated test results, promptly identifying and reporting deviations or issues;
• Gather statistics and report on achieved automation coverage and efficiency;
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to prioritize and resolve identified defects;
• Maintain clear and organized comprehensive documentation for automation frameworks, tools, and processes;
• Ensure that documentation is up-to-date and accessible to relevant stakeholders.

We’re looking for you if you have

• 3+ years in a QA Automation role;
• Experience of creating a test automation framework from scratch;
• Ability to define a test automation strategy;
• Hands-on experience with automation tools and technologies like Playwright, TypeScript, Selenide, etc.;
• Proficient knowledge of REST API;
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines and seamlessly integrating automated tests into the build and deployment pipeline;
• Experience with databases (SQL Server, MongoDB);
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process;
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with the development team effectively and with stakeholders;
• Leadership experience or demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of QA automation engineers;
• Good understanding of QA processes and SDLC including agile methodologies.

What’s in it for You

Reveal great tech solutions

Join the team of experts who create custom, cutting-edge tech solutions for world-renowned businesses, fueling client growth.

Unleash your potential, tackle new challenges, and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions.

Focus on long-term impact and building tailored, long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Experience an agile and flexible working environment

Enjoy the freedom of fully remote work with a flexible working schedule.

Empower yourself with a stable workload and a stable income, supported by provided laptops and licensed software.

We focus on lasting cooperation and unite result-oriented individuals who stand on a high-performance approach to work.

Embrace the opportunity for personal and professional growth

Benefit from performance and merit reviews, elevate your skills with personal development plans, and individual learnings through the corporate library, public speaking support, and more.

Be among like-minded people

Work with a team of one mind who cares about what they do and how they do.

Collaborate with top-notch experts who are always ready to help and support you through any challenges.

Join company-wide tech and cultural events, and contribute to meaningful CSR initiatives that resonate with your values.

Feel supported by your HR, and take advantage of our referral bonus program.

Interview steps

• Pre-Screening with the recruiter (up to 30-45 min.)

SPD Technology is a custom software product development and IT consulting company with extensive expertise in various industries, including fintech, e-commerce, logistics, insurance, biotech, cybersecurity, and more. Our world-class team of over 600 experts develop web, mobile, AI/ML, and enterprise solutions for world-renowned companies, including Fortune 500 firms and emerging startups. We have 3 development centers in Europe, a representative office in London, the U.K., and remote teams, working worldwide. With over 18 years of experience in designing, building, streamlining, and supporting software products, SPD Technology drives growth of businesses from the US, the U.K., Israel, Switzerland, Mexico, and other countries.

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