Test Automation Specialist

RED Global; Perugia; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

RED Global is seeking an Automation Tester (Python) to join the QA team and drive automated testing efforts in an Agile environment. You will design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions with a focus on Python and Robot Framework, collaborating closely with development and QA teams.

The role emphasizes building and maintaining test suites, developing custom libraries, and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines to improve coverage and quality across REST APIs and JSON payloads.

Competenze

• 5+ years in software testing with strong test automation background.
• Experience in automation development with Python.
• Knowledge of software testing principles and Agile methods.
• Experience with Robot Framework or willingness to learn it.
• Strong Python scripting and library development for test automation.
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.
• Basic API testing knowledge (REST, JSON, HTTP) and tools like Postman.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI).
• Experience with test automation frameworks or eagerness to learn new ones.

Mansioni

• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated tests using Python and Robot Framework.
• Develop and maintain Robot Framework libraries and automation scripts.
• Translate requirements into effective automated test scenarios and cases.
• Identify and track defects with developers and QA peers.
• Improve QA processes, testing strategies, and automation frameworks.
• Perform API testing and validate REST APIs and HTTP responses.
• Integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Support expanding automated testing coverage and promote best practices.

Conoscenze

Automation testing

Python

Robot Framework

APIs testing

Agile/Scrum

Git

CI/CD basics

REST/JSON

Strumenti

Robot Framework

Postman

Git

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.