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Quality Assurance Engineer – Test Automation & DevOps Enthusiast

Essentials 

Job title: Quality Assurance Engineer – Test Automation & DevOps Enthusiast
Location: Bucharest
Type: employment contract

Technologies          

Selenium/Playwright / Cypress
Java/Javascript/Python
Jenkins /GitLab CI

Offer

Exposure to particularly challenging problems and cutting edge technologies.
Above market salary.
Fun, dynamic environment.
Flexible working hours and location.
Private health insurance.

Client

Our client is a Swedish leading technology company specializing in governance, risk and insurance management.

They are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions to their clients and customers.

Role

As they expand the QA team, we are seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Engineer who excels in both manual and automated testing. 

As a Quality Assurance Engineer specializing in both Manual and Automated Testing with a passion for DevOps, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our software products. Your focus will be on comprehensive manual testing to ensure that we deliver products that have a robust quality while continuing to enhance our automated test coverage by designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing solutions. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate testing into the CI/CD pipeline and contribute to the overall DevOps culture within the organization.

Responsibilities

Manual Testing:

  • Execute detailed manual test cases for functional, regression, and exploratory testing to identify defects and ensure product quality.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on product requirements and technical specifications.
  • Perform thorough documentation of test results, defects, and issues using tools like JIRA.
  • Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide timely feedback on quality issues.

Automated Testing:

  • Continue to enhance our test automation suite by designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated test scripts and frameworks using industry-standard tools such as Playwright.
  • Integrate automated tests into the continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins.
  • Write and maintain scripts (e.g., Python, JavaScript, PowerShell) to support test automation, deployment processes, and infrastructure as code.

DevOps & Scripting:

  • Collaborate with the IT engineers to streamline testing processes within the CI/CD pipeline.
  • Utilize scripting skills to enhance test automation and support deployment workflows.
  • Contribute to the overall DevOps culture by advocating for best practices and continuous improvement.

Performance Monitoring:

  • Utilize monitoring and logging tools to assess application performance and reliability, identifying areas for improvement.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and best practices in manual and automated testing, as well as DevOps.
  • Advocate for and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.

Documentation:

  • Create and maintain clear and concise documentation for test procedures, automation frameworks, and best practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in Quality Assurance with a focus on both manual and automated testing.
  • Hands-on experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Appium, Playwright).
  • Good understanding of DevOps principles and practices.
  • Experience with programming/scripting languages like Python, Java, JavaScript, or Shell is a plus.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is a plus.
  • Understanding of tools like Docker and Kubernetes is desirable.
  • Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools would be beneficial.
  • Knowledge of tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner is advantageous.
  • Relevant certifications are welcomed but not required.

Apply today

If you meet the minimum requirements and are interested in applying for this position, please send your details to careers@key-talents.com with “Quality Assurance Engineer – Test Automation & DevOps Enthusiast”, in the subject line.