Remote Automation Engineer

Summary

Join our dynamic team as a detail-oriented and highly skilled QA Automation Engineer / Senior Software Engineer in Test to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products through rigorous automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment (CI/CD) processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in developing QA automation using Python and Pytest (or similar programming languages such as Java)
• Familiarity with Docker for containerization and creating isolated testing environments
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, ArgoCD, GitHubActions, or GitLab
• Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Python and Pytest
• Design and implement automated testing frameworks and strategies
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and product teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment
• Utilize Docker for containerization to create consistent testing environments
• Manage and execute tests in cloud environments including AWS, GCP, and Azure; and orchestration via Kubernetes
• Identify, document, and track defects and issues, working closely with developers for resolution
• Continuously enhance test strategies to improve coverage, efficiency, and effectiveness
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices in testing and automation
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in QA automation and cloud technologies

Benefits

• Flexible working hours & Full remote within Slovakia; optional membership in major co-working spaces
• Generous employee stock plan in the form of RSUs (restricted stock units) grant not options; 4 years vesting with 1 year cliff and then quarterly
• Meal Allowance (maximum value of the employer’s contribution per day: €4.29)
• Wellbeing Allowance (€120/month)
• Flexible Time Off (on top of the standard 5 weeks of vacation)
• Flexible Paid Sick Days
• Fully Paid Short Term Sick/Short Term Nursing Leave
• Global gender-neutral Parental Leave (16 weeks, beyond the leave provided by the local laws) & Grandparent Leave
• Volunteering paid day off & Additional paid Company holidays off (e.g. 4 days in 2022)
• Pension insurance contribution
• Premium Life Insurance covered by S1
• Global Employee Assistance Program (confidential counseling related to both personal and work life matters), Wellness Coach:Mind Body Sleep app company access (sessions, audiobooks, classes, private coaching etc.)
• High-end MacBook or Windows laptop, Home-office-setup gear & on top of that additional WFH Allowance
• Udemy Business platform for Hard/Soft skills Training, internal mentoring 'MentorOne' & Support for your further educational activities/trainings
• Above-standard referral bonus
• Optional company events for those who like to meet outside of work too - mostly in Czechia expensed as business trip (sport, BBQ, charity etc.)