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Senior QA Automation Engineer (Boosters)
Playson · Europe · back to the listing
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What this role officially is
software tester — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Software testers perform software tests. They may also plan and design them. They may also debug and repair software although this mainly corresponds to designers and developers. They ensure that applications function properly before delivering them to internal and external clients.
Also known as: application software tester, unit tester, application tester, software application tester, tester, module tester
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Founded in 2012, Playson is a leading iGaming supplier recognized worldwide. We provide our customers with a high-end micro-service-based platform as a service that aims to process billions of financial transactions per day.
Our promotional features team is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer who can digs into every feature, builds their own risk-based test strategy, consults developers for context, and ultimately understands and stress-tests the product. If you love turning a product inside out to make it rock-solid for users, we’d love to meet you!
Why Join Us?
• Be a key player in a major tech transformation;
• Work on projects that impact millions globally;
• Enjoy a supportive, flexible work environment;
• Grow your skills with continuous professional development opportunities.
To succeed in the role, you will have:
• 5+ years of experience in test automation, covering back-end and/or front-end systems;
• Strong experience with test automation using Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or another programming language, together with relevant automation frameworks and libraries;
• Experience with API and UI test automation using tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, pytest, REST Assured, or similar;
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, test design techniques, and risk-based testing approaches;
• Experience with Kubernetes, both manually and from a testing perspective;
• Experience working with different data storages such as ClickHouse, MySQL, DynamoDB, or similar;
• Hands-on experience with load and performance testing using tools such as k6, JMeter, Locust, or similar;
• Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting;
• Good understanding of HTTP(S), XML, JSON, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript;
• At least an Upper-Intermediate level of English.
Would be beneficial to have:
• Experience with Python and its testing ecosystem, including tools such as pytest, Playwright/Selenium, requests, SQLAlchemy, or similar;
• Experience designing or developing test automation frameworks for functional and performance testing;
• Experience working with monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog, New Relic, Splunk, or similar;
• Previous experience in the iGaming industry.
What will you be doing?
• Design, develop, and improve automation frameworks for functional and performance testing;
• Analyze product and technical requirements and identify potential quality risks;
• Build risk-based testing strategies for new features and changes;
• Plan and prioritize testing activities together with the development team;
• Develop and maintain automated API, UI, functional, and load tests;
• Create positive, negative, boundary, and failure scenarios;
• Support and improve existing automated test suites;
• Collaborate closely with developers to understand implementation details, investigate issues, and improve testability;
• Analyze test results, investigate failures, and help identify root causes;
• Maintain relevant test documentation and continuously improve QA practices within the team.
What you get in return:
• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary in EUR, subject to annual performance reviews;
• Quarterly Bonuses: Benefit from a transparent and systematic quarterly bonus system;
• Flexible Schedule: We offer a flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs;
• Remote Work Option: Choose to work remotely, providing greater flexibility and comfort;
• Medical Insurance: Receive comprehensive medical insurance for both you and a significant other;
• Financial Support for Life Events: We provide financial support during special life events;
• Unlimited Paid Vacation: Enjoy unlimited paid vacation leave;
• Unlimited Paid Sick Leave: Take unlimited paid sick leave whenever necessary;
• Professional Development: Get reimbursement for professional development courses and training.
Ambitious goals request a quick ability to maneuver through changes in the world. Playson is all about that. If the job description rings a bell - take action and apply!
Our promotional features team is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer who can digs into every feature, builds their own risk-based test strategy, consults developers for context, and ultimately understands and stress-tests the product. If you love turning a product inside out to make it rock-solid for users, we’d love to meet you!
Why Join Us?
• Be a key player in a major tech transformation;
• Work on projects that impact millions globally;
• Enjoy a supportive, flexible work environment;
• Grow your skills with continuous professional development opportunities.
To succeed in the role, you will have:
• 5+ years of experience in test automation, covering back-end and/or front-end systems;
• Strong experience with test automation using Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or another programming language, together with relevant automation frameworks and libraries;
• Experience with API and UI test automation using tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, pytest, REST Assured, or similar;
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, test design techniques, and risk-based testing approaches;
• Experience with Kubernetes, both manually and from a testing perspective;
• Experience working with different data storages such as ClickHouse, MySQL, DynamoDB, or similar;
• Hands-on experience with load and performance testing using tools such as k6, JMeter, Locust, or similar;
• Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting;
• Good understanding of HTTP(S), XML, JSON, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript;
• At least an Upper-Intermediate level of English.
Would be beneficial to have:
• Experience with Python and its testing ecosystem, including tools such as pytest, Playwright/Selenium, requests, SQLAlchemy, or similar;
• Experience designing or developing test automation frameworks for functional and performance testing;
• Experience working with monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog, New Relic, Splunk, or similar;
• Previous experience in the iGaming industry.
What will you be doing?
• Design, develop, and improve automation frameworks for functional and performance testing;
• Analyze product and technical requirements and identify potential quality risks;
• Build risk-based testing strategies for new features and changes;
• Plan and prioritize testing activities together with the development team;
• Develop and maintain automated API, UI, functional, and load tests;
• Create positive, negative, boundary, and failure scenarios;
• Support and improve existing automated test suites;
• Collaborate closely with developers to understand implementation details, investigate issues, and improve testability;
• Analyze test results, investigate failures, and help identify root causes;
• Maintain relevant test documentation and continuously improve QA practices within the team.
What you get in return:
• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary in EUR, subject to annual performance reviews;
• Quarterly Bonuses: Benefit from a transparent and systematic quarterly bonus system;
• Flexible Schedule: We offer a flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs;
• Remote Work Option: Choose to work remotely, providing greater flexibility and comfort;
• Medical Insurance: Receive comprehensive medical insurance for both you and a significant other;
• Financial Support for Life Events: We provide financial support during special life events;
• Unlimited Paid Vacation: Enjoy unlimited paid vacation leave;
• Unlimited Paid Sick Leave: Take unlimited paid sick leave whenever necessary;
• Professional Development: Get reimbursement for professional development courses and training.
Ambitious goals request a quick ability to maneuver through changes in the world. Playson is all about that. If the job description rings a bell - take action and apply!