Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (Python)

XM; Polska; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

XM is seeking an experienced SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) with strong Python skills to join the QA team in Poland. The role focuses on test automation framework development and extending test coverage for functional and performance suites of a Forex brokerage core, including API testing and CI/CD integration.

You will collaborate closely with developers to ensure quality throughout the software development cycle and contribute to testing strategy and automation best practices.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar.
• 3+ years of comprehensive experience in quality assurance.
• 2+ years of practical Python development experience.
• Hands-on experience designing and developing automated tests with Python.
• Experience in testing REST APIs.
• Confident knowledge of Git.
• Experience with agile software development and testing procedures.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the development team to improve software delivery and quality across the SDLC.
• Translate high level requirements into technical specifications.
• Advise on performance testing strategies to improve delivery and quality.
• Create test procedures and plans from product design docs and certification requirements.
• Design, develop and maintain functional and performance automated tests.
• Build and integrate test automation frameworks and libraries into CI pipelines.
• Develop emulators for mobile testing.
• Manage issues and drive resolutions in the testing process.
• Share technical expertise with the QA team.

Skills

Python

Quality assurance

REST API testing

CI/CD

Education

BSc/MSc in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Git

Docker

Kafka

Prometheus

Grafana

Robot Framework

Job description

We are looking for an experienced SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) - Python to join our QA team. You will work with world class specialists in a friendly, supportive and open-minded environment on challenging goals that will help you to grow professionally and achieve new technical levels. This role will focus on improving and monitoring product quality via test automation framework development and test coverage extension for functional and performance suits. You will work with the most valuable part of the product - a Forex brokerage core. If you enjoy working with pure API, Python, cutting-edge technologies, Kafka and AWS, this role is for you.

The main responsibilities of the position include:

• Work in close cooperation with the development team to enhance software delivery and quality throughout the entire software development cycle
• Understand and translate high level business requirements to technical requirements
• Advise on efficient performance testing strategies for enhancing delivery and quality throughout the full software development cycle
• Develop formal test procedures and test plans from internal product design documentation as well as from external certification requirements
• Design, develop and modify functional and performance automation tests
• Design and implement test automation framework, required libraries and auto-tests
• Develop emulators for mobile testing
• Build CI/CD pipelines and integrate automation scripts into CI tools
• Manage any issues that may arise and drive resolutions throughout the testing process
• Share technical expertise with the rest of the QA team
• Actively participate in the Software Development Life Cycle and Software Testing Life Cycle

Main requirements:

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar
• Minimum 3 years of comprehensive experience in quality assurance
• Minimum 2 years of practical experience in Python development
• Strong hands‑on experience in designing and developing automated tests using Python
• Strong technical background
• Experience in testing REST API
• Confident knowledge of Git
• Experience in agile software development methodologies and testing procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Very good written and verbal skills in English

The following will be considered an advantage:

• Experience with asynchronous and multithreading programming
• Experience in testing web sockets
• Experience in Robot Framework
• Experience with Docker
• Experience with Prometheus, Grafana
• Experience in testing Kafka broker
• Experience in performance testing
• Experience in the Finance/Forex domain

Benefit from:

• Intellectually stimulating work environment
• Continuous personal development and international training opportunities

The Hiring Experience: What Awaits You

• Let's Connect - Intro Chat with Talent Acquisition
• Deep Dive - First Interview with Your Future Team
• Final Connection - Final Interview

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality!