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Automation QA Engineer

Summary

Build and maintain automated tests for a large retailer’s microservices system using Playwright/Cypress, integrate tests into CI/CD, and apply AI tools to improve test design and execution.

Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for an AQA Engineer for a full-time hybrid position (40 hours per week) in Poland. Our client is one of the world's largest food retailers.

As an AQA Engineer, you’ll be a key contributor to defining and implementing the quality and automation foundations for a distributed, microservices-based system. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers and product teams, ensuring quality is built in from the earliest stages.

Hybrid mode with 3 days per week working from the office in Kraków.

Requirements

  • Solid understanding of QA methodologies, with hands-on experience in frontend, backend and API testing.

  • Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks like Playwright / Cypress (ideally with Playwright+TS, alternatively Cypress+TS).

  • Practical experience in applying AI tools to testing, automation, and SDLC optimization.

  • Experience testing microservices-based systems.

  • Practical knowledge of HTTP, RESTful APIs.

  • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitHub Actions.

  • The ability to quickly learn and understand business requirements and the domain.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with performance testing.

  • Experience setting up or maintaining test environments.

  • Basic cloud knowledge (Azure / AWS).

  • Familiarity with service mocking.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate early in a cross-functional team with engineers, other QAs and business to influence requirements and define effective test strategies.

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated tests for UI and end-to-end flows.

  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).

  • Actively apply AI-supported tools to improve test design, execution, and maintenance.

  • Produce clear test reports and participate in test automation code reviews.

  • Manage test cases and test cycles (Jira Zephyr).

We offer

  • US and EU projects based on advanced technologies.

  • Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.

  • Regular performance appraisals to support your growth.

  • Flexibility in the workspace, either remote or in our welcoming office.

  • Comprehensive medical insurance after one month.

  • MultiSport card with access to 2500 sports facilities all over Poland

  • Bonuses for recommendations of new employees.

  • Bonuses for article writing, public talks, and other activities.

  • 15 vacation days, 10 national holidays, 10 sick leaves, and family days off.

  • Personalized learning program tailored to your interests and skill development.

  • Free tech webinars and meetups organized by Svitla.

  • Welcome and anniversary presents, gifts for children, and more.

  • Regular corporate events and meetups.

  • Awesome team, friendly and supportive community!

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