Senior Automation QA Engineer (All Genders)

The Role

As LucaNet begin our exciting transformation to a cloud native SaaS platform, we are opening a Technology Centre of Excellence in Romania to drive the evolution of our Corporate Performance Management product and cement our place as a leader in this market. 

You will be responsible for ensuring the quality of our company's software products by designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans and cases. You will be part of our first cohort of QA hires in Bucharest who will work closely with our existing QA team in Berlin. Currently, the majority of our test coverage is manual. We are looking to increase our automation to around 50 – 60% of our tests and you will play a pivotal role in driving this.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases and test scripts to ensure software quality
• Identify, isolate, and document defects and issues in a clear and concise manner
• Triage bugs in line with strategic business aims
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that quality assurance is integrated into all aspects of software development
• Analyse test results and provide clear feedback to development teams
• Mentor and provide guidance to other QA team members
• Analyse requirements and decide which parts need automation
• Create and maintain automation frameworks

What you bring to the table

Software engineering experience

• Demonstrable experience of creating and maintaining an automation framework from scratch using a modern framework written in JavaScript or TypeScript, and based on Playwright/Selenium and REST
• API testing – for example RestAssured / RestSharp and related tools like Postman, Swagger
• Knowledge of general testing libraries like JUnit / NUnit, FluentAssertions
• SVC – GIT
• Allure Reporting
• CI/CD tooling

Communication skills & attention to detail
In order to effectively work with our cross functional teams, its important you can get your point across and relay information confidently, clearly & concisely whether it be verbally or written (including documentation)

Thought leadership

• Identify which requirements to automate in line with business aims
• A willingness to educate and pass on knowledge to not only the QA team, but also the wider engineering team
• End to end ownership of the testing process

Perks at work

• LucaFlex – We acknowledge that every individual has different working styles and preferences. Our flexible working model allows you to plan your working hours and location according to your needs and professional responsibilities.
• Work from Abroad – Sometimes a change of scenery can boost creativity and productivity, you can work up to 90 workdays outside your home country with the support from our partner Workflex.
• Sabbatical – Take the time you need for personal pursuits, family time, travel, or any other activities that suit you with our sabbatical options.
• Team Spirit – We value teamwork and celebrate our achievements. That’s why we take many opportunities to get together, learn together, and cherish our successes together.
• Learning & Development – We encourage you to shape your own development with the support of dedicated time, resources, and budget provided by us.
• LucaNet Engage – Our feedback process is designed to support your personal and professional development in a targeted manner through regular dialogue.
• LucaNet Do Good – As a company we want to give back and support you in taking the time to do some good, individually or as a team, with paid volunteer time.
• Generous leave policy – We encourage you to take time off to relax, travel, and recharge.
• Discounts – Enjoy a whole bunch of discounts from our external corporate benefits partner.

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