Job Req Number: 86751 Time Type: Full Time PLEASE REMEMBER TO CLICK "APPLY" BUTTON AFTER SAVING YOUR PROFILE TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS We are looking for an experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer to join our team and contribute to the automation of our testing processes. The project involves building a logistics data processing and transformation system based on Java and Apache Kafka. In this role you will be responsible for designing, planning, and implementing a robust automation strategy, with a focus on ensuring high-quality software. You will work closely with our Test Manager to define the testing scope and lead the automation efforts for the project. Your responsibilities: Automation Strategy: Define and implement the test automation strategy for Kafka-based applications and related UI components Test Automation Development: Build and maintain automated test suites for both backend and frontend components, focusing on technologies such as: Playwright, JS/TS for frontend Java Spring-Boot, Maven, Cucumber, Kafka for backend Manual Testing: Conduct manual testing (~20%) to support the team when needed, ensuring full test coverage across the system CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring continuous testing and deployment processes Collaboration: Work closely with developers, QA engineers, and product managers to ensure clarity on requirements and seamless integration of automation efforts Mentoring: Mentor other team members in test automation best practices and assist in code review Reporting & Analysis: Analyse test results, identify bugs, and work closely with the development team, ensuring product quality before each release Our requirements: 4+ years of experience in test automation, with hands-on experience in Kafka -based applications Shift Left Expertise: Demonstrated experience in applying Shift Left principles to testing, with a focus on early defect detection and prevention Experience with Java Spring-Boot and Cucumber Proficiency with Playwright Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript Experience with GIT Experience in designing, building, and maintaining scalable and reliable test automation frameworks Familiarity with performance and load testing tools like JMeter Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure Familiarity with CI/CD processes Experience with manual testing Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to details, and ability to work independently and proactively What we offer: Permanent contract (with basic salary in 14 installments per year) Private medical care English courses - financial or co-financed by company Food allowance (EUR 9.60, per working day) Work schedule 35h/week Hybrid and flexible work (3 days in a week at the office) Comprehensive onboarding program Buddy Good access to public transports #J-18808-Ljbffr