Senior QA Automation Engineer (Boosters)

<p>Founded in 2012,<strong> Playson</strong> 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 <strong>billions </strong>of financial transactions per day.</p><p>Our promotional features team is seeking a<strong> Senior QA Automation Engineer </strong>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!<br /><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li><p>Be a key player in a major tech transformation;</p></li><li><p>Work on projects that impact millions globally;</p></li><li><p>Enjoy a supportive, flexible work environment;</p></li><li><p>Grow your skills with continuous professional development opportunities.<br></p></li></ul><p><strong>To succeed in the role, you will have:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>5+ years of experience in test automation</strong>, covering back-end and/or front-end systems;</p></li><li><p>Strong experience with test automation using <strong>Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or another programming language</strong>, together with relevant automation frameworks and libraries;</p></li><li><p>Experience with <strong>API and UI test automation</strong> using tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, pytest, REST Assured, or similar;</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, test design techniques, and risk-based testing approaches;</p></li><li><p>Experience with <strong>Kubernetes</strong>, both manually and from a testing perspective;</p></li><li><p>Experience working with different data storages such as <strong>ClickHouse, MySQL, DynamoDB</strong>, or similar;</p></li><li><p>Hands-on experience with <strong>load and performance testing</strong> using tools such as k6, JMeter, Locust, or similar;</p></li><li><p>Solid knowledge of <strong>SQL and scripting</strong>;</p></li><li><p>Good understanding of <strong>HTTP(S), XML, JSON, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript</strong>;</p></li><li><p>At least an <strong>Upper-Intermediate level of English</strong>.<br></p></li></ul><p><strong>Would be beneficial to have:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Experience with <strong>Python and its testing ecosystem</strong>, including tools such as pytest, Playwright/Selenium, requests, SQLAlchemy, or similar;</p></li><li><p>Experience designing or developing <strong>test automation frameworks</strong> for functional and performance testing;</p></li><li><p>Experience working with <strong>monitoring and observability tools</strong> such as Datadog, New Relic, Splunk, or similar;</p></li><li><p>Previous experience in the <strong>iGaming industry</strong>.<br></p></li></ul><p><strong>What will you be doing?</strong></p><ul><li><p>Design, develop, and improve automation frameworks for <strong>functional and performance testing</strong>;</p></li><li><p>Analyze product and technical requirements and identify potential quality risks;</p></li><li><p>Build <strong>risk-based testing strategies</strong> for new features and changes;</p></li><li><p>Plan and prioritize testing activities together with the development team;</p></li><li><p>Develop and maintain <strong>automated API, UI, functional, and load tests</strong>;</p></li><li><p>Create positive, negative, boundary, and failure scenarios;</p></li><li><p>Support and improve existing automated test suites;</p></li><li><p>Collaborate closely with developers to understand implementation details, investigate issues, and improve testability;</p></li><li><p>Analyze test results, investigate failures, and help identify root causes;</p></li><li><p>Maintain relevant test documentation and continuously improve QA practices within the team.</p></li></ul><p><strong>What you get in return:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Competitive Salary:</strong> We offer a competitive salary in EUR, subject to annual performance reviews;</p></li><li><p><strong>Quarterly Bonuses:</strong> Benefit from a transparent and systematic quarterly bonus system;</p></li><li><p><strong>Flexible Schedule:</strong> We offer a flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs;</p></li><li><p><strong>Remote Work Option:</strong> Choose to work remotely, providing greater flexibility and comfort;</p></li><li><p><strong>Medical Insurance:</strong> Receive comprehensive medical insurance for both you and a significant other;</p></li><li><p><strong>Financial Support for Life Events:</strong> We provide financial support during special life events;</p></li><li><p><strong>Unlimited Paid Vacation:</strong> Enjoy unlimited paid vacation leave;</p></li><li><p><strong>Unlimited Paid Sick Leave:</strong> Take unlimited paid sick leave whenever necessary;</p></li><li><p><strong>Professional Development:</strong> Get reimbursement for professional development courses and training.</p></li></ul><p><strong>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! </strong></p>