Senior QA Automation Engineer (React background)

Svitla Systems, Inc.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 268,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

MultiSport card

Performance appraisals

Remote/office flexibility

Job summary

Svitla Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer with strong Playwright expertise and a React/TypeScript background for a full-time hybrid role in Kraków, Poland.

The position focuses on designing and maintaining automated tests and collaborating with QA and development teams. You will work primarily within the QA team, contribute to front-end code when needed, and operate in a mixed environment with in-house libraries and tools.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience as a Senior QA/Test Automation Engineer.
• Hands-on, expert-level experience with Playwright and test automation frameworks.
• Solid understanding of React and TypeScript — able to read, debug, and navigate front-end codebases.
• Deep understanding of software testing principles, QA processes, and automation strategy.
• Experience testing and integrating REST APIs or third-party/vendor APIs.
• Working knowledge of Node.js.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both QA and development teams.
• Experience working with large-scale applications and custom/internal frameworks or libraries.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, quality-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated end-to-end tests using Playwright.
• Own QA coverage and test strategy for React/TypeScript front-end applications.
• Test, validate, and troubleshoot integrations with vendor-provided APIs.
• Identify, reproduce, document, and help resolve defects.
• Work closely with the Engineering team to ensure product quality and reliable test coverage.
• Contribute to front-end development tasks and minor feature fixes as needed.
• Participate in code reviews and promote best practices in test automation and development.
• Work effectively within an environment that leverages extensive in-house libraries, frameworks, and toolkits.

Skills

Playwright

React

TypeScript

REST APIs

Node.js

QA principles

Test automation

Problem solving

Tools

In-house libraries

Job description

senior qa automation engineer (react background)

Role overview

Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer for a full-time hybrid position (40 hours per week) in Poland. Our client is one of the world's largest food retailers.

The perfect candidate is primarily a QA Automation Engineer with strong Playwright expertise, who also has solid React/TypeScript knowledge and is comfortable reading and occasionally contributing to front-end code. The team needs a senior QA engineer with a development-adjacent skill set; the plan is to work mainly within the QA team, alongside engineers when needed.

• The tech stack consists mainly of React, TypeScript and a bit of Node.js, with extensive use of in-house libraries and toolkits, so experience of working in such an environment would be welcome.
• Hybrid mode with 3 days per week working from the office in Kraków.
• This is a 6-month contract (from September 1st until the end of February) with a possible extension.

Requirements:

• Strong commercial experience as a Senior QA/Test Automation Engineer.
• Hands-on, expert-level experience with Playwright and test automation frameworks.
• Solid understanding of React and TypeScript — able to read, debug, and navigate front-end codebases.
• Deep understanding of software testing principles, QA processes, and automation strategy.
• Experience testing and integrating REST APIs or third-party/vendor APIs.
• Working knowledge of Node.js.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both QA and development teams.
• Experience working with large-scale applications and custom/internal frameworks or libraries.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, quality-driven mindset.

Nice to have:

• Previous experience in a hybrid role combining QA automation and Front-End Development.
• Experience working in agile development environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain automated end-to-end tests using Playwright.
• Own QA coverage and test strategy for React/TypeScript front-end applications.
• Test, validate, and troubleshoot integrations with vendor-provided APIs.
• Identify, reproduce, document, and help resolve defects.
• Work closely with the Engineering team to ensure product quality and reliable test coverage.
• Contribute to front-end development tasks and minor feature fixes as needed.
• Participate in code reviews and promote best practices in test automation and development.
• Work effectively within an environment that leverages extensive in-house libraries, frameworks, and toolkits.

We offer

• US and EU projects based on advanced technologies.
• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.
• Regular performance appraisals to support your growth.
• Flexibility in the workspace, either remote or in our welcoming office.
• Comprehensive medical insurance after one month.
• MultiSport card with access to 2500 sports facilities all over Poland
• Bonuses for recommendations of new employees.
• Bonuses for article writing, public talks, and other activities.
• 15 vacation days, 10 national holidays, 10 sick leaves, and family days off.
• Personalized learning program tailored to your interests and skill development.
• Free tech webinars and meetups organized by Svitla.
• Welcome and anniversary presents, gifts for children, and more.
• Regular corporate events and meetups.
• Awesome team, friendly and supportive community!

Why join Svitla

Svitla Systems is a global digital solutions company headquartered in the U.S. and operating across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and APAC. Since 2003, we have served a wide range of clients - from innovative start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Our success is built on partnership. By integrating seamlessly with clients' teams, we create lasting collaborations that drive real results. We are strong advocates of workplace flexibility, remote culture, individual approach to professional and personal growth.

Our global mission is to build a business that contributes to wellbeing of our partners, personnel, and their families, improves our communities, and makes a lasting difference in the world. Together, we are coding a brighter tomorrow - and living it.