Senior Test Engineer

Summary

Join Nearform as a Senior Test Engineer (Python) and work remotely from Italy on a variety of interesting open-source projects. You will be responsible for developing and executing automated test suites using Python and Pytest, ensuring product quality through manual and automated testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, translating product requirements into testable solutions and integrating automated tests into CI pipelines. The ideal candidate possesses strong Python skills, experience with automated testing frameworks, and Agile methodologies. Nearform offers a flexible work environment, remote work options, and a commitment to employee well-being.

Requirements

• Be located in Italy
• Have occasional ability to be flexible with working hours when required
• Have fluent English & superb communication skills (written and oral)
• Possess strong proficiency in writing test scripts and working within existing test frameworks using Python
• Have experience with Pytest
• Have experience extending and improving automated test frameworks
• Have hands-on experience writing test scripts for various types of testing
• Have experience working with cross functional teams developing tests with focus on delivering quality agile products
• Have experience with working with highly scalable, maintainable code
• Have experience of Agile working environments and working within a collaborative team
• Have a solid understanding of how to translate product requirements into testable technical solutions
• Have experience in building and improving automated test frameworks
• Have experience in integrating automated tests/test process into CI pipelines
• Have experience in influencing change in the test process within an agile team

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute automated test suites
• Conduct manual testing when required
• Ensure product quality
• Work within our Development Teams to ensure that testing is considered at all levels of development
• Be brought into conversations early, at a backlog refinement level, to ensure that there is a clear understanding of testing throughout the development process
• Stay up to date on emerging technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Have familiarity with containerized environments (Kubernetes/K8s)
• Have exposure to ML models, data pipelines, or AI-driven applications (Machine Learning / Data Science)

Benefits

• Work remotely
• Work flexibly
• Access to The Wellness Hub, including a Nearform advice line which offers confidential support for anything from relationship issues to staying healthy