Senior/lead Test Automation Engineer (VPN)

Senior/Lead Test Automation Engineer (VPN)

Join Surfshark's VPN Engineering team as a Senior Test Automation Engineer, working closely with teams that work on providing VPN service to our customers. You'll be a key player in ensuring the reliability and performance of our VPN systems through automation. This role suits someone who's confident working independently, comfortable testing complex distributed systems, and passionate about integrating quality practices deep into engineering workflows.

If you want to:

• Collaborate closely with infrastructure engineers and the QA Guild to build robust automated testing for system-level and connectivity scenarios;
• Take full ownership of designing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive automated tests that validate system functionality and performance;
• Work independently to identify gaps, design new test coverage, and ensure high reliability across system components;
• Continuously improve QA process integration into CI/CD pipelines;
• Lead by example and mentor other team members on automation and testing best practices.

And you can check off:

• Proven experience in test automation;
• Strong experience using JavaScript/TypeScript for test automation;
• Hands-on experience with frameworks like Playwright or WebdriverIO;
• Familiarity with Docker and Docker Compose;
• Experience integrating and running automated tests in CI/CD environments;
• Solid understanding of test case design and management;
• Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of complex testing initiatives;
• Dedication and passion for ensuring product stability and quality.

Bonus points if you:

• Have experience with Appium for mobile automation;
• Have experience with app framework infrastructure or using device farms for running e2e tests;
• Have a good understanding of Linux fundamentals and are comfortable working in Linux-based environments;
• Are comfortable with monitoring and logging tools like Grafana or Elasticsearch for managing automation results;
• Have experience writing automation scripts in Node.js or Python to support test execution and workflow automation.

Here's the deal:

• Growth and learning opportunities: time dedicated to learning, conferences, online learning platforms, and books for your professional development;
• Health and wellness: we want you to feel and be your best. That's why we offer various benefits, from online workouts, a physical coach and a gym to regular mental health checks;
• Tools of your choice: choose technical equipment and the tools you need to do your best;
• Community and celebrations: get ready for long-lasting traditions such as yearly workation, Friday get-togethers, various team buildings and company celebrations;
• Convenient commuting: traveling from point A to point B can be a pain. That's why, depending on your unique circumstances, we compensate part of your public transport costs;
• Work-life balance: We encourage working in the office, with the possibility of up to two remote days per week. Plus, with our WFA policy, you can work from almost anywhere in the world;
• Premium Surfshark accounts: for you, your family, and friends;
• Gross salary: 4300 - 7000 Eur/month for the Lithuanian market. It may vary depending on your skills, experience, or location.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.