Senior Automated QA Engineer — Backend & Real-Time Testing

Ixilix; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Buildings

Memorable Days Benefit

Learning budget

English courses reimbursement

Job summary

Ixilix is seeking a Senior AQA Engineer to design and build a test automation framework from scratch. You will define strategy, set up infra, and integrate tests into CI/CD with the DevOps team, covering REST APIs and real-time WebSocket testing.

Remote EU-friendly, you will collaborate with QA, backend, frontend, and math teams on release quality. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in Automation QA with Python, testing of microservices, SQL/NoSQL, and experience in load testing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Automation QA with Python and framework building.
• Experience building automation frameworks from scratch.
• Strong testing methodologies and design techniques.
• Experience with Pytest, HTTP REST, and real-time tests.
• CI/CD integration and Dockerized environments.
• Proficient with Git, Linux CLI, and databases.
• Technical English for documentation and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and build a test automation framework from scratch.
• Define test automation strategy and project approach.
• Set up testing infra, data, and reporting.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines across cloud.
• Develop automated tests for backend, REST, WebSocket.
• Test load and performance; ensure regression readiness.
• Collaborate with Manual QA, backend, frontend, and math teams.

Skills

Python

Automation framework

Pytest

REST API testing

WebSocket testing

CI/CD

Docker

SQL/NoSQL

Git

Linux CLI

Load testing

Go (basic)

English technical

Tools

Locust

RabbitMQ

Kafka

Playwright

Selenium

TestRail

Job description

Ixilix is a technology-driven company that builds high-quality solutions and long-term partnerships. Our team is growing, and we are looking for aSenior AQA Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build the test automation framework from scratch, including architecture, structure, and coding standards
• Define the overall test automation strategy and approach for the project
• Set up and maintain the testing infrastructure (test environments, test data, reporting)
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines together with the DevOps team, including running tests in the cloud
• Develop automated tests for backend services, REST APIs, and real-time communication (WebSocket)
• Cover crash game specific logic: round lifecycle, bet placement, manual and auto cash-out, multiplier calculation, game result verification, and provably fair mechanics
• Test integrations with operators and aggregators (wallet, bets, wins, refunds, rollbacks)
• Plan and perform load and performance testing
• Participate in creating test plans and release quality criteria
• Perform regression testing before releases
• Collaborate closely with Manual QA, backend, frontend, and math teams

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Automation QA, with strong Python skills (OOP, standard library, ecosystem)
• Proven experience building an automation framework from scratch, not only maintaining an existing one
• Solid knowledge of testing methodologies and test design techniques
• Experience writing automated tests with Pytest
• Strong knowledge of HTTP and experience testing REST APIs
• Experience testing WebSocket or other real-time communication protocols
• Experience in load testing
• Experience setting up CI/CD pipelines for test automation (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)
• Understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Experience with Docker and Docker Compose
• Proficiency with Linux CLI and shell scripting
• Experience with test reporting tools (Allure or similar)
• Understanding of character encodings, date formats, logging, and serialization formats
• Strong Git skills (on par with developers in the team)
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of QA automation in the project
• Technical English (for documentation and communication)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in iGaming, especially with crash, instant, or other real-time multiplayer games
• Understanding of RNG, RTP, and provably fair concepts
• Experience with Locust
• Experience testing high-load and low-latency systems
• Experience with message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka)
• Experience with TestRail or other test management systems
• Experience with UI automation (Playwright or Selenium) for game client testing
• Experience or basic knowledge of Go
• Experience working in a Scrum team

What we offer:
Rewards & Celebrations

• Team Buildings Compensations
• Memorable Days Financial Benefit

Learning & Development

• Annual fixed budget for personal learning
• English Language Courses Compensation

Time Off & Leave

• Paid Annual Leave (Vacation) - 24 working days
• Sick leave - unlimited number of days, fully covered

Wellbeing Support

• Mental Health Support (Therapy Compensation)
• Holiday Helper Service

Workplace Tools & Assistance

• Laptop provided by Company (after probation)

Work conditions:

• Remote work from EU
• Flexible 8-hour workday, typically between 9:00 - 18:00 CET
• Five working days, Monday to Friday
• Public holidays observed according to Ukrainian legislation
• Business trips to Bratislava every 3-6 months (company provides compensation of expenses)

At Ixilix, we value transparency, trust, and ownership. We believe that great results come from people who care - about their work, their team, and the impact they create.

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