(senior) QA Automation Engineer

QA Engineer

At Jacobs' Krakow office, we build more than software – we create digital solutions that power complex, real-world engineering and infrastructure projects across the globe. As part of our growing Digital & Data Hub, you'll join high-impact international teams where quality, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a QA Engineer (4+ years experience) to join our team and help ensure the reliability, performance and quality of our products. You will work closely with developers, product owners and cross-functional teams to design and execute test strategies, build automation, and support continuous delivery of high-quality software. The project focuses on developing cloud-based solutions for Health Data Platforms, enabling secure processing and delivery of clinical data for healthcare, regulatory and research stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated tests for web applications (API and UI)
• Build and extend test automation frameworks using Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
• Create and execute BDD scenarios (e.g., Cucumber)
• Perform functional, regression, exploratory and manual testing
• Contribute to test planning, test design and overall QA lifecycle
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• Use SQL to validate data in test environments
• Automate workflows using Shell/Bash scripting
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to identify and resolve defects
• Advocate for QA best practices and continuous improvement

Here's what you'll need

• 4+ years of experience in QA Engineering or Test Automation
• Hands-on experience with test automation (Playwright or similar)
• Good programming skills in Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
• Experience with API and UI testing
• Familiarity with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber)
• Understanding of CI/CD processes and version control
• Basic SQL knowledge
• Experience with manual testing and exploratory testing
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

We offer:

• Rewarding employment - full-time employment with a salary that matches your qualifications
• Hybrid work model - enjoy the flexibility of working mostly from home
• Flexible hours - start your day anytime between 7:30 and 10:00 AM
• Comprehensive benefits, including Lux Med medical care, psychological support, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria system, Multisport card co-financing, and a car/bike park sharing system
• Co-financed holidays - enjoy "Wczasy pod Gruszą" for a well-deserved break
• Global projects - engage in exciting international projects
• Inclusive networks - join our diverse employee networks like Women's Network, OneWorld, PRISM, Careers Network, Green Team, SpeakUp, Collectively, and more
• Continuous learning - participate in our Graduate Development Program, Learners' Community, and self-learning platforms
• Language courses - enhance your skills with courses in English, German, and Polish

We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disabilities, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. Find out more about life at Jacobs. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team recruitmentpoland@jacobs.com