Senior Test Automation Engineer - (all)

<h3>We are 1NCE</h3> <p>​​​​​A pioneering company at the forefront of transforming the IoT connectivity landscape. As a key player in the industry, we are on a mission to disrupt the telecommunications/ IoT landscape. With a focus on innovation, customer satisfaction, and industry leadership, 1NCE is set to change the game.</p> <h3>Your team</h3> <p>Join one of our core network teams and help us build an automated testing environment for the 1NCE core network. Your mission shall be to ensure that bugs are caught before they reach the product and to develop automated tests that are embedded in CI/CD pipelines. <br/><br/>This role offers the flexibility to be <strong>based either in Riga, Latvia, Cologne, Germany or fully remote (+/- 3 hours GMT)</strong>.<br/><strong>Start date for the role - middle of February.</strong><br/><br/><span><em>"You'll have the opportunity to work on an event-driven architecture project within an agile environment, collaborating with skilled peers in the telecom industry and become a part of a team that leverages industry-standard technologies such as Kubernetes, AWS Cloud services, and Kafka." - Serkan, </em><em>Software Development Manager</em></span><br/><br/></p> <h3>Your mission</h3> <ul><li><strong>Build for Quality:</strong> Establish a cutting-edge automated testing environment for core network components that manage customer configurations, ensuring seamless performance and reliability.</li><li><strong>Create and Implement:</strong> Design and implement robust automated test scripts using industry-standard tools like TRex, as well as custom-built solutions tailored to our needs.</li><li><strong>Enhance Testing Frameworks:</strong> Develop and maintain automation frameworks for performance, load, functional, and end-to-end smoke testing, making quality assurance a seamless part of the process.</li><li><strong>Collaborate for Success:</strong> Work closely with developers and stakeholders to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues quickly and effectively.</li><li><strong>Optimize Processes:</strong> Continuously refine testing procedures to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and overall system quality.</li><li><strong>Analyze and Improve:</strong> Dive into test results, provide insightful feedback to developers, and actively contribute to improving product quality.</li><li><strong>Contribute and Lead:</strong> Participate in peer code reviews and help shape best practices for test automation, driving excellence across the team.</li><li><strong>Step Up When Needed:</strong> Be prepared to take on on-call duties (~1 week/month), ensuring operational readiness and support.</li></ul> <h3>Your skills</h3> <ul><li><strong>Proactive Problem-Solving:</strong> You take initiative, actively engage in discussions, and bring ideas to the table to drive improvements and innovation</li><li><strong>Test Automation Expertise:</strong> With solid experience in driving test automation initiatives, you know how to build and maintain frameworks that streamline quality assurance</li><li><strong>CI/CD Knowledge:</strong> You’re skilled in using CI/CD tools, ideally GitLab pipelines, to ensure seamless integration and deployment workflows</li><li><strong>Programming Proficiency:</strong> You’re comfortable coding in TypeScript, Python, or Go, leveraging your skills to build efficient and scalable solutions</li><li><strong>Cloud Experience:</strong> Your experience working with AWS or other public cloud environments enables you to design and implement reliable, scalable systems</li><li><strong>Kubernetes experience:</strong> You understand Kubernetes inside and out, applying your knowledge to orchestrate and manage containerized applications</li><li><strong>Networking Basics:</strong> You have foundational knowledge of networking concepts like DNS resolution and testing connectivity, ensuring smooth system operations</li><li><strong>Agile Mindset:</strong> Familiar with agile methodologies and the software development lifecycle, you thrive in dynamic, iterative environments</li><li><strong>Fluent Communication:</strong> Your fluency in English enables clear and effective collaboration within our global team</li></ul> <h3>Your gains</h3> <ul><li>Enjoy 26 days of paid annual leave to recharge and explore life beyond work</li><li>Be part of a team working on cutting-edge technologies</li><li>Benefit from adaptable working models designed to support your work-life balance</li><li>Take advantage of our "Work Around the Globe" program and experience the freedom to work from other office of 1NCE</li><li>Access the Nilo.Health platform for personalized support and resources to enhance your well-being</li><li>Further professional growth - Become part of our international team and an exciting environment that will revolutionize the telecommunication market for IoT</li><li>Short decision-making paths and a lot of creative freedom - with us you can really get involved and help shape the future</li><li>A