Software Test Engineer (Manual & Automation)

Solid Company; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Company in Kraków, Poland, is seeking a QA Automation Engineer to join an international technology environment in the banking and financial services sector. You will perform manual and automated testing of IT systems, design and maintain Java-based test scripts, and conduct API testing to ensure software quality.

Role requires strong SQL skills, experience with SOAP UI, and familiarity with Jira/Confluence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of software testing, including manual and automated testing.
• Hands-on experience with Java-based test automation and Selenium.
• SQL, UNIX, and XML knowledge.
• Experience in API testing, including SOAP UI.
• Experience creating, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated testing of IT systems and applications.
• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using Java and Selenium.
• Conduct API testing using tools such as SOAP UI.
• Analyze requirements and specifications to define test scenarios.
• Document test results, track progress, and report defects using Jira and Confluence.
• Collaborate with Production Support, Test Management, Solution Delivery, and BAs to coordinate testing activities.
• Identify and escalate testing issues and project risks.
• Participate in Agile and Waterfall delivery environments.

Skills

Java

Selenium

SQL

API testing

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Excel

Job description

PROJECT

Join an international technology environment within the banking and financial services sector, working on testing and quality assurance of IT systems.

We are looking for a QA Automation Engineer with experience in both manual and automated testing, strong SQL skills, and hands-on experience with API testing and Java-based test automation.

The role involves close collaboration with development, business analysis, and production support teams to ensure software quality and reliable system delivery.

YOU WILL

• Perform manual and automated testing of IT systems and applications.
• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using Java and Selenium.
• Conduct API testing using tools such as SOAP UI.
• Analyze requirements, technical specifications, and other project documentation to define appropriate test scenarios.
• Document test results, track testing progress, and report defects using Jira and Confluence.
• Collaborate with Production Support, Test Management, Solution Delivery, and Business Analysts to clarify requirements and coordinate testing activities.
• Identify, investigate, and elevate testing issues and project risks.
• Participate in testing activities within Agile and Waterfall delivery environments.

Kogo poszukujemy?

MUST HAVE

• Minimum 3 years of experience in software testing, including manual and automated testing.
• Hands‑on experience with Java‑based test automation and Selenium.
• Practical knowledge of SQL, UNIX, and XML.
• Experience in API testing, including SOAP UI.
• Experience creating, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and Excel.
• Understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience working in an international environment.
• Higher education.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience in the banking or financial services sector, ideally with payment systems.
• Knowledge of Cucumber, JUnit, Spring Boot, or TypeScript.
• ISTQB certification.