[PLB] Test Automation Engineer (UI & API Automation) - Remote Eligible

Test Automation Engineer (Ui & Api Automation)

Software Mind develops solutions that make an impact for companies around the globe. Tech giants & unicorns, transformative projects, emerging technologies and limitless opportunities – these are a few words that describe an average day for us. Building cross-functional engineering teams that take ownership and crave more means we're always on the lookout for talented people who bring passion and creativity to every project. Our culture embraces openness, acts with respect, shows grit & guts and combines employment with enjoyment.

Our client is an innovative company fueled by a passion for delivering top-tier entertainment in the world of betting. We firmly believe that betting should be an exhilarating experience, and our mission is to empower operators with the tools they need to not only attract and retain customers but also to provide them with the highest level of entertainment. Our engineering team has created a highly scalable and modular platform for businesses to customize to their unique needs. We recognize the uniqueness of each operator and are committed to supporting their vision and goals.

Position – How You'll Contribute

• Participate in daily team meetings and Agile ceremonies
• Extend and maintain existing test automation scenarios across both frontend and backend layers
• Review results of regular (nightly) test runs
• Investigate failures in test runs, rectify problematic tests, and log defects as necessary
• Develop functional automated tests for new features covering both UI and API layers
• Engage in code reviews, coverage reviews, and peer review meetings
• Analyze requirements for new features before implementation to gain a comprehensive understanding of expected behavior and its impact on other features
• Whenever possible, refactor and enhance the quality of existing automation solutions
• Establish test coverage by breaking down complex business features into automation test scenarios

Expectations – The Experience You Need

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in test automation, covering both UI and API automation
• Practical experience with UI automation using Cypress or Playwright
• Practical experience with API automation and testing REST APIs, with hands-on exposure from previous projects
• Demonstrated programming proficiency adhering to coding best practices, with working knowledge of at least one of the following: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Scala, or a similar language
• Ability to work in a hybrid QA model, combining both manual and automated testing
• Familiarity with tools like Postman or similar for API interaction and exploration
• Basic understanding of automation best practices, Quality Assurance principles, and CI/CD concepts
• Experience with version control tools, particularly Git
• Good understanding of HTML and CSS
• Strong analytical and logical thinking abilities, with a natural curiosity to understand the broader context of a feature
• Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal

Our Offer – Professional Development, Personal Growth

• Flexible employment and remote work
• International projects with leading global clients
• International business trips
• Non-corporate atmosphere
• Language classes
• Internal & external training
• Private healthcare and insurance
• Multisport card
• Well-being initiatives