Senior QA Automation Engineer (Boosters)

Founded in 2012, Playson is a leading iGaming supplier recognized worldwide. We provide our customers with a high-end micro-service-based platform as a service that aims to process billions of financial transactions per day.

Our promotional features team is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer who can digs into every feature, builds their own risk-based test strategy, consults developers for context, and ultimately understands and stress-tests the product. If you love turning a product inside out to make it rock-solid for users, we’d love to meet you!

Why Join Us?

• Be a key player in a major tech transformation;
• Work on projects that impact millions globally;
• Enjoy a supportive, flexible work environment;
• Grow your skills with continuous professional development opportunities.

To succeed in the role, you will have:

• 5+ years of experience in test automation, covering back-end and/or front-end systems;
• Strong experience with test automation using Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or another programming language, together with relevant automation frameworks and libraries;
• Experience with API and UI test automation using tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, pytest, REST Assured, or similar;
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, test design techniques, and risk-based testing approaches;
• Experience with Kubernetes, both manually and from a testing perspective;
• Experience working with different data storages such as ClickHouse, MySQL, DynamoDB, or similar;
• Hands-on experience with load and performance testing using tools such as k6, JMeter, Locust, or similar;
• Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting;
• Good understanding of HTTP(S), XML, JSON, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript;
• At least an Upper-Intermediate level of English.

Would be beneficial to have:

• Experience with Python and its testing ecosystem, including tools such as pytest, Playwright/Selenium, requests, SQLAlchemy, or similar;
• Experience designing or developing test automation frameworks for functional and performance testing;
• Experience working with monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog, New Relic, Splunk, or similar;
• Previous experience in the iGaming industry.

What will you be doing?

• Design, develop, and improve automation frameworks for functional and performance testing;
• Analyze product and technical requirements and identify potential quality risks;
• Build risk-based testing strategies for new features and changes;
• Plan and prioritize testing activities together with the development team;
• Develop and maintain automated API, UI, functional, and load tests;
• Create positive, negative, boundary, and failure scenarios;
• Support and improve existing automated test suites;
• Collaborate closely with developers to understand implementation details, investigate issues, and improve testability;
• Analyze test results, investigate failures, and help identify root causes;
• Maintain relevant test documentation and continuously improve QA practices within the team.

What you get in return:

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary in EUR, subject to annual performance reviews;
• Quarterly Bonuses: Benefit from a transparent and systematic quarterly bonus system;
• Flexible Schedule: We offer a flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs;
• Remote Work Option: Choose to work remotely, providing greater flexibility and comfort;
• Medical Insurance: Receive comprehensive medical insurance for both you and a significant other;
• Financial Support for Life Events: We provide financial support during special life events;
• Unlimited Paid Vacation: Enjoy unlimited paid vacation leave;
• Unlimited Paid Sick Leave: Take unlimited paid sick leave whenever necessary;
• Professional Development: Get reimbursement for professional development courses and training.

Ambitious goals request a quick ability to maneuver through changes in the world. Playson is all about that. If the job description rings a bell - take action and apply! 🙌