QA Automation Engineer

Gcore; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid/Remote options

Global remote work up to 45 days/yr

Private medical insurance

Extra vacation days

Language courses

Modern offices with snacks

Team sports & social activities

Job summary

Gcore is hiring a QA Automation Engineer to drive quality through automated testing for backend services and APIs. You will build scalable test automation frameworks, develop internal tools, and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines while collaborating with developers, DevOps, and product teams.

You should bring strong Python skills, experience in automation frameworks, Linux, Docker, and modern CI/CD practices, with a proactive mindset toward AI-assisted testing and incident analysis.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in QA Automation (Middle) or 5+ years (Senior)
• Strong Python programming skills
• Experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and QA processes
• Linux administration and troubleshooting experience
• Experience with Docker and containerized environments
• Experience with CI/CD systems (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Understanding of REST APIs and client-server architecture
• Ability to read technical documentation in English
• Experience using AI-assisted development and LLMs to accelerate test development

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for backend services and APIs
• Improve test automation framework and supporting infrastructure
• Create internal automation tools and utilities
• Design scalable test automation solutions
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Analyze test results and perform root-cause analysis
• Participate in code reviews and automation best practices
• Contribute to quality strategy and continuous improvement
• Evaluate modern engineering tools and AI-assisted workflows

Skills

Python

Automation

Linux

Docker

CI/CD

REST APIs

API testing

AI tooling

English

Tools

PyTest

Selenium

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Job description

Company Description

This position is available only under an employment (labor) agreement.

The world’s digital experiences run on something invisible: the infrastructure and software that keep them fast, reliable, and secure. At Gcore, you’ll help design and deliver that foundation for an AI-driven world.

We’re a global provider of infrastructure and software solutions for AI, cloud, network, and security, powering everything from real-time communication and streaming to enterprise AI and secure web applications. With 210+ edge locations, 50+ cloud regions, and thousands of GPUs, your work here can reach users and businesses across the globe.

You’ll collaborate with leading technology partners such as Intel, NVIDIA, Dell, and Equinix, and work on platforms that power digital products used around the world. Our vision is simple: to connect the world to AI, anywhere, anytime.

Want to work on technology that goes beyond a single product or industry? Join a global team of 550+ professionals building infrastructure and software that supports the entire digital ecosystem.

Our QA Automation team is responsible for ensuring product quality through automated testing, development of testing infrastructure, and continuous improvement of engineering processes. We build and maintain automation frameworks, develop internal tools, integrate quality controls into CI/CD pipelines, and work closely with development and platform teams to improve reliability, scalability, and release confidence across our products. As part of the team, you will contribute not only to test automation but also to the development of engineering solutions that help improve product quality and team productivity.

Role Purpose

Enhance the quality and reliability of software products by driving test automation, building QA infrastructure, and implementing strategies that ensure effective and stable testing processes.

Job Description

About the role:

We are looking for a skilled QA Automation Engineer to drive quality assurance initiatives through the design, development, and maintenance of automated testing solutions for backend services and APIs. In this role, you will build scalable test automation frameworks, develop internal quality tools, and integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable and efficient software delivery.

You will work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and product teams to improve product quality, increase test coverage, andoptimizeautomation execution. The ideal candidate has strong Python development skills, hands‑on experience with automation frameworks, Linux environments, containerization technologies, and modern CI/CD practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for backend services and APIs
• Improve test automation framework and supporting infrastructure
• Create and maintain internal automation tools and utilities
• Design and implement scalable test automation solutions
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Analyze test results, investigate failures, and perform root cause analysisCollaborate closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and product teams to improve product quality - Improve test coverage, reliability, and execution efficiency
• Participate in code reviews and establish automation best practices
• Contribute to quality strategy and continuous improvement initiatives
• Evaluate and adopt modern engineering tools and practices, including AI-assisted development workflows

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in QA Automation (Middle) or 5+ years (Senior)
• Strong Python programming skills
• Experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, QA processes, and test design techniques
• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills
• Practical experience with Docker and containerized environments
• Experience working with CI/CD systems (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar)
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS, REST APIs, and client-server architecture
• Experience with API testing, UI testing, and backend validation
• Ability to read and work with technical documentation in English
• Ability to effectively leverage AI agents for code generation, debugging, test development, log analysis, and productivity improvements
• Experience using LLMs to accelerate test case creation, automation development, and incident investigation

Additional Information

Benefits

At Gcore, we want you to do your best work and enjoy the journey. Our benefits are designed to support your growth, well-being, and life beyond work:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible working hours and hybrid or remote options, depending on your role
• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 45 days per year
• Private medical insurance for you and your family*
• Extra paid vacation and sick leave days*
• Support for life’s important moments and celebrations
• Language courses to help you connect and grow
• Modern, welcoming offices with snacks, drinks, and entertainment*
• Team sports and social activities*

*Benefits may vary depending on your location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.