Test Automation Specialist

RED Global; Belluno; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

RED Global is seeking an Automation Tester (Python) to join the QA team and drive automated testing initiatives from a fully remote setup in Italy. The role emphasizes designing, developing, and maintaining automated test suites with Robot Framework within an Agile environment.

The candidate should bring 5+ years of software testing experience, strong Python skills, and familiarity with API testing, CI/CD, and Git.

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years of professional software testing with strong test automation exposure.
• Experience in software development or test automation.
• Knowledge of testing principles and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with Robot Framework.
• Strong Python skills for scripting and libraries for Robot Framework.
• Familiarity with Git/version control workflows.
• Basic API testing knowledge (REST/JSON/HTTP) and Postman or equivalent.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI).
• Willingness to learn new test automation tools and frameworks.

Mansioni

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using Python and Robot Framework.
• Create and extend custom Robot Framework libraries and scripts.
• Translate requirements into effective test scenarios and automated cases.
• Identify, document, and track defects with developers and QA peers.
• Contribute to QA process improvements and automation strategies.
• Perform API testing and validate REST APIs, JSON payloads, and HTTP requests/responses.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Work with Git and standard version-control workflows.
• Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Promote best practices and expand automation coverage.

Conoscenze

Test automation

Python

Robot Framework

Agile

API testing

CI/CD

Git

REST/JSON

No-code/low-code (Tosca)

Strumenti

Robot Framework

Postman

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitLab CI

Descrizione del lavoro

Role: Automation Tester (Python)

Duration : 12 months + possible extension

Location : 100% Remote from Italy

Language needed: English

P.Iva / B2B Contract / Freelance / Contract

JD

We are looking for a Automation Test Engineer to join the QA team and play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in test automation, Python, and software testing principles, with the ability to develop and maintain automated test suites using Robot Framework. You will work closely with development and QA teams within an Agile environment, helping to improve test coverage, quality, and automation efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test suites using Python and Robot Framework.
• Develop and maintain custom Robot Framework libraries and automation scripts.
• Analyse functional and technical requirements and translate them into effective test scenarios and automated test cases.
• Identify, document, and track defects, working closely with developers and other QA team members to resolve issues.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, testing strategies, and automation frameworks.
• Perform API testing and validate REST APIs, JSON payloads, and HTTP requests/responses.
• Integrate and execute automated tests within CI/CD pipelines.
• Work with Git and established version-control workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Support the expansion of automated testing coverage and promote best practices across the QA team.

Skills

Must have

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in software testing, with significant exposure to test automation.
• Experience with software development or test automation.
• Knowledge of software testing principles and Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with or willingness to work with Robot Framework.
• Good knowledge of Python, including scripting and automation concepts, to develop and maintain Robot Framework test suites and custom libraries.
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.
• Basic knowledge of API testing (REST, JSON, HTTP) and tools such as Postman or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI or similar).
• Experience working with test automation frameworks or the willingness to learn them.

Nice to have

• Experience with Tosca or other no-code/low-code test automation tools is considered a strong advantage.