Automation Tester
Summary
Automates frontend tests using Playwright/TypeScript and contributes to API testing in Java for a banking client, working 3 days/week in-office.
Information about the project:
Industry: banking
Rate: up to 140 pln/h net + VAT, B2B
Location: Gdańsk or Warsaw (presence in the office at least 3 times a week when required)
.Summary: The role of the Automation Tester is focused on leading and executing automated frontend testing, primarily to enhance product quality for large corporate clients.
Main responsibilities:
Leading and executing automated frontend testing.
Supporting API testing activities by reviewing and writing tests.
Collaborating closely with Business Analysts and Product Owners to understand requirements and define test coverage.
Contributing approximately 30% of time to manual testing.
Working effectively within a Scrum team and participating in agile ceremonies.
Key Requirements:
Strong hands-on experience (minimum 3 years) with test automation tools: Playwright and TypeScript (or JavaScript), Cucumber with Java for API testing.
Experience with JIRA and qTest, and knowledge of GIT or other version control systems (Bitbucket preferred).
Excellent communication skills and collaboration ability across roles (developers, analysts, Product Owners).
Attention to detail and a quality-first mindset.
Ability to identify, reproduce, and document defects effectively.
Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving abilities.
A proactive attitude and ownership of tasks.
Strong understanding of frontend testing and the testing pyramid.
Proven track record in agile/Scrum teams with experience in test automation.
Nice to Have:
Experience in writing automated test cases with JavaScript and Cypress.
Experience with Selenium and RestAssured for writing automated test cases.