Senior Automation Test Engineer (with AI knowledge)

N-iX; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work format

Competitive salary

Mentorship program

Tech talks and trainings

Centers of excellence

Job summary

N-iX, a leading tech solution provider, seeks a Senior Automation Test Engineer with AI knowledge in a hybrid setup (Office/Remote). You’ll design scalable Playwright frameworks, integrate tests into CI/CD, and apply AI-driven test design patterns to improve quality.

Strong manual testing and exploratory skills will complement automation efforts, across cloud-based clinical data solutions. With 5+ years experience, you will collaborate across product and engineering teams, drive quality, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software QA and automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright for UI, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Experience using GitHub Copilot, Codex, or AI coding assistants.
• Solid understanding of automation framework design patterns.
• Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Playwright-based automation frameworks for UI, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.).
• Ensure robust reporting, logging, and traceability with clear failure diagnostics.
• Continuously improve framework reliability and maintainability.
• Apply AI-first testing practices and validate AI-generated code for quality.
• Perform exploratory testing to uncover edge cases and surface hidden issues.

Skills

Playwright

Automation testing

AI knowledge

Manual testing

CI/CD

Exploratory testing

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Codex

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Job description

• Senior Automation Test Engineer (with AI knowledge)

Senior Automation Test Engineer (with AI knowledge) (#5799)

Europe, Ukraine

Work type:

Office/Remote

Technical Level:

Senior

Job Category:

Quality Control

Project:

Tech solution provider for clinical research

We are looking for a highly skilledSenior Automation Test Engineer (with AI knowledge) and strong Playwright expertise who embraces an AI-First approach to quality engineering. While automation will be your primary focus, we value professionals who maintain strong manual and exploratory testing capabilities and can adapt based on product needs.

You will play a critical role in designing scalable automation frameworks, leveraging AI tools likeGitHub Copilot/Codex to accelerate test development, and contributing to overall product quality through both automated and exploratory testing strategies.

Our client is a cutting-edge, technology-focused company that provides a better way of detecting and managing risks that may impact the outcome of clinical trials. Their solutions, all of which are cloud-based, are driven by a unique set of algorithms that interrogate clinical and operational data in real-time centrally to conveniently illuminate outliers and anomalies in data.

The duration of the assignment is 7 months with the possibility of extension.

Requirments:

• At least 5 years of experience
• Strong hands-on experience with the Playwright automation framework.
• Demonstrated expertise using GitHub Copilot, Codex, or AI coding assistants as part of daily development workflow.
• Solid understanding of automation framework architecture and design patterns.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with test management tools such as Zephyr, Xray, or similar
• Strong understanding of software testing fundamentals (test design techniques, defect lifecycle, risk analysis).
• Proven experience in manual and exploratory testing of web Applications.
• Ability to switch fluidly between automation and hands-on testing based on project needs.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and communication skills.

Nice to have:

• Regulation experience in the pharmaceuticals (clinical trials), Insurance /Banking / Fintech (advantageous)

What You Will Be Doing:

Automation (Primary Focus)

• Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable Playwright-based automation frameworks for UI, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.).
• Ensuring robust reporting, logging, traceability, and clear failure diagnostics.
• Continuously improving framework reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• AI-First Testing Practices
• Leveraging AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Codex, or similar tools) to accelerate test development and framework enhancement.
• Using AI tools to generate high-quality test scenarios from requirements and user stories.
• Reviewing, validating, and refining AI-generated code to ensure accuracy, scalability, and maintainability.
• Contributing to AI-driven test design patterns and reusable automation strategies.
• Promoting AI-augmented productivity practices within the QA team.

Manual & Exploratory Testing

• Performing exploratory testing to uncover edge cases, usability gaps, and unexpected system behavior.
• Designing and executing manual test scenarios when automation is not practical or during early-stage feature validation.
• Collaborating closely with product and engineering teams to clarify requirements and surface hidden assumptions.
• Identifying high-value automation candidates through exploratory testing sessions.

We offer*:

• Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible
• A competitive salary and good compensation package
• Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
• Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing

Project: World’s leading provider of intelligent solutions