QA Tester

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a QA Engineer with experience in test automation and functional testing to ensure the quality of digital products from early stages. Key Highlights: 1. Key experience in test automation and end-to-end testing. 2. Active collaboration in agile teams with CI/CD integration. 3. Opportunity to mentor junior QAs and promote a quality culture. DESCRIPTION We are seeking a QA Engineer with experience in test automation, functional testing, and end\-to\-end quality strategies. Your role will be critical from the earliest development phases, ensuring quality across APIs, interfaces, and integration flows of the organization's digital products. REQUIREMENTS **Required Experience:** * Minimum 2 years of verifiable QA experience with a focus on automation * Minimum 2 years using Selenium and/or Cucumber in production projects * Experience in REST API testing and high-complexity web applications * Experience working in agile teams with continuous delivery (CI/CD) **Essential Technical Skills** * Automation: Selenium, Cucumber (BDD), Playwright, Cypress * Types of testing: E2E, functional, integration, regression, unit, smoke testing * Programming languages: JavaScript / TypeScript or Java for test scripting * API Testing: Postman, REST Assured or similar tools * CI/CD: Integration of test suites into pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) * Version control: Git, GitHub (branching strategies, PR reviews) * Defect management: Jira, Confluence or equivalent tools * Frontend testing: Cypress, Playwright or similar tools (desirable) * Databases: SQL queries for data validation in testing * Methodologies: Agile (Scrum/Kanban) — QA integrated into sprints * Generative AI: Experience with GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor for test case generation **Desirable Technical Skills** * Experience with Playwright or Cypress as a frontend automation framework * Knowledge of performance testing (JMeter, k6 or similar) * Familiarity with microservices architectures and contract testing (Pact) * Experience testing applications with OAuth / OIDC authentication * Knowledge of web accessibility (WCAG) and accessibility testing * Software quality certifications (ISTQB, CSTE or similar) * B2 level English desirable **Soft Skills** * Analytical thinking and attention to detail to identify defects and quality risks * Effective communication with technical teams, product, and stakeholders regarding quality metrics * Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within cross-functional teams * Results-oriented mindset and efficient time management in agile environments * Proactivity in identifying risks and proposing process improvements * Accountability and ownership of product quality in every delivery **Responsibilities** * Design and implement test automation frameworks for E2E, functional, integration, and unit testing * Develop and maintain automation scripts using Selenium and Cucumber (BDD) * Define and document test strategies, test plans, and acceptance criteria jointly with the product team * Execute functional, regression, integration, and performance tests on APIs and UI * Actively collaborate with backend and frontend developers to identify and prevent defects at early stages * Review requirements and user stories to detect ambiguities and quality risks prior to development * Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous quality * Document test cases, defect reports, and test execution results clearly and traceably * Manage and prioritize the defect backlog, ensuring timely tracking and resolution * Provide quality metrics (coverage, defect rate, stability) to support decision-making * Mentor junior QAs and foster a quality culture within the development team * Research and adopt new testing tools and methodologies to improve team efficiency