Automation QA Middle Engineer

We are partnering with a pioneering industry leader in the gaming and systems development sector. Our Customer designs and delivers premium game content, award-winning systems, and state-of-the-art gaming hardware, providing world-class gaming experiences globally. The project involves working across a distributed portfolio of applications, focusing on implementing quality engineering best practices, improving QA efficiency, and extending automated test coverage. The Role: • We are seeking a detail-oriented Mid Automation Test Engineer to join our team to work directly on our Customer’s gaming project. Reporting to the Lead Automation Engineer / Test Automation Manager, you will help build, maintain, and improve the automated framework across the Customer's portfolio of applications. • In this role, you will focus on quality engineering best practices, learn from cross-functional teams, develop automated test suites, and support the integration of automation processes into CI/CD pipelines. Key Responsibilities: • Automation Development & Maintenance: Design, write, and maintain automated test cases using industry-leading frameworks and tools. • Defect Analysis & Investigation: Analyze test results, identify defects, investigate test failures efficiently, and provide detailed reports and timely feedback to technology teams and stakeholders. • Code Reviews & Best Practices: Participate in regular code reviews and adopt best practices in coding, automation design, and quality engineering. • CI/CD & Agile Ceremonies: Support the integration of automation suites into CI/CD processes and actively participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives). • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with development and QA teams to clarify project requirements, ensure adequate test coverage, and contribute to team documentation and knowledge bases. Skills / Experience: • Automation Experience: Practical experience automating tests with tools such as Selenium, Appium, GameBench, TestComplete, or similar. • Programming & Scripting: Essential programming and scripting skills (Java). • Agile Methodologies: Clear understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and iterative software development lifecycle. • QA Tools: Basic experience with test management and bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail). • Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving ability, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills. • Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent practical experience. Nice to Haves: • Certifications: Certifications in software testing or automation (e.g., ISTQB). • CI/CD Practices: Familiarity with CI/CD practices and pipeline tools. • Multi-Project Environments: Exposure to working in cross-team, multi-project work environments. We can offer: • Projects for such clients as PayPal, Wargaming, Xerox, Philips, adidas and Toyota • Competitive compensation that depends on your qualification and skills • Career development system with clear skill qualifications • Flexible working hours aligned to your schedule • Options to work remotely • Compensation of medical costs • English courses online • Corporate parties and events for employees and their children • Internal conferences, workshops and meetups for learning and experience sharing • Gym membership compensation, corporate sport competitions (cybersport included) • 5 days of paid sick leave per year with no obligation to submit a sick-leave certificate