Senior Test Automation Engineer

OPTIVEUM sp. z o.o.; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 83,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Direct B2B with Optiveum

Job summary

OPTIVEUM sp. z o.o. seeks a Senior Test Automation Engineer (Python + Robot) to join a global financial project. You will test and automate microservices, validate APIs and data formats, and ensure quality across payment flows in a hybrid setup with 60% office presence.

The role requires strong English, ISTQB knowledge or equivalent, and hands-on experience with Jenkins, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes. You will collaborate with a Scrum team to deliver robust automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with RESTful API testing tools and methodologies.
• Strong programming skills in Python dedicated to test development.
• Hands-on expertise with Robot Framework automation.
• Solid experience with Database and Kafka testing.
• Proven ability to test and validate XML/JSON data formats.
• Familiarity with modern DevOps tools and containerization (Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of QA processes (manual and automated) with ISTQB Foundation Level knowledge or equivalent.
• Excellent fluent communication skills in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Work within an Agile/Scrum team with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality product.
• Test and validate microservices in complex payment flows including APIs, Kafka, and databases.
• Analyze project requirements from a testing perspective.
• Plan, design, and execute comprehensive test cases.
• Build and maintain robust automated test suites using Python and Robot Framework.
• Provide transparent test results and contribute to quality reporting.
• Participate in testing team activities and drive quality initiatives.

Skills

REST API testing

Python testing

Robot Framework

Database testing

Kafka testing

XML/JSON validation

DevOps tools

ISTQB

English proficiency

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior Test Automation Engineer (Python + Robot)

Location: Warsaw, Gdynia, Gdańsk, or Łódź (Hybrid model – 60% office presence required)

Rate: Up to 125 PLN/h net (B2B)

Contracting Party: Optiveum

About the project:

We are currently looking for a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join our client, a global leader in the financial sector. You will be part of the Global Payment Capture initiative within the Embedded Banking service domain. The project focuses on building a highly scalable, robust payment order orchestration platform that abstracts payment complexity and supports multiple channels.

As the recruitment and contracting party, Optiveum will be your direct partner for this cooperation.

What you will be doing:

• Working closely within an Agile/Scrum team alongside developers, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure top-tier product quality.

• Testing and validating microservices within complex payment flows, including APIs, Kafka, and databases.

• Analyzing project requirements from a testing perspective.

• Planning, designing, and executing comprehensive test cases.

• Building and maintaining robust automated test suites using Python and Robot Framework.

• Providing transparent test results and contributing to overall quality reporting.

• Participating actively in testing team activities and driving organizational quality initiatives.

Must-have requirements:

• Proven experience with RESTful API testing tools and methodologies.

• Strong programming skills in Python dedicated to test development.

• Hands-on expertise with Robot Framework automation.

• Solid experience with Database and Kafka testing.

• Proven ability to test and validate XML/JSON data formats.

• Familiarity with modern DevOps tools and containerization (Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes).

• Knowledge of QA processes (both manual and automated) combined with ISTQB Foundation Level knowledge (or equivalent practical experience).

• Excellent, fluent communication skills in English (both spoken and written).

Nice-to-have:

• A growth mindset with a strong passion for continuous learning and technological improvement.

• A proactive team-player attitude, ready to actively contribute to collective success and efficiency improvements.

What we offer:

• Transparent B2B cooperation agreement signed directly with Optiveum.

• Competitive hourly rate of up to 125 PLN/h.

• A hybrid work environment that values both face-to-face team collaboration and remote work flexibility.

• The opportunity to shape global payment platforms in a highly technical and modern ecosystem.