Contractor Senior Test Automation Engineer

We're looking for Senior Test Automation Engineers for a project based on a Kafka data-driven platform with components developed in Java Spring Boot.

Responsibilities:

• Create, update, and optimize automated test scripts for both individual components and system-wide test scenarios.
• Partner closely with developers, QA teams, and product stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure thorough test coverage.
• Promote and implement Shift-Left testing practices within the project.
• Leverage a Gherkin-based framework to design and run automated test cases effectively.
• Develop and sustain testing strategies for Kafka-driven data pipelines.
• Craft test scenarios tailored to Java Spring microservices, focusing on performance, scalability, and dependability.
• Identify and resolve issues in test scripts and environments.
• Operate within an Agile framework.
• Guide and support junior QA and automation engineers.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in test automation, with expertise in component and system-level testing.
• Proficiency in Java and JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks like Cucumber or similar, using Gherkin syntax.
• Advanced expertise and understanding of Kafka-based architectures.
• Experience in microservices testing - Java Spring Boot applications, including RESTful APIs.
• Experience with automation tools like Playwright or RestAssured.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in Polish and English.

Nice to have:

• Experience with data quality testing tools or libraries.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
• Prior experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Supply chain domain knowledge.

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