Senior QA Automation Engineer (TypeScript / Playwright)
Summary
The Senior QA Automation Engineer will join an established team to perform both manual and automated testing for a complex risk management application modernization project. The role focuses on developing test automation using TypeScript and Playwright while ensuring quality through exploratory testing and Azure DevOps integration.
This is us
At Avenga, we believe that human creativity empowers technology that matters. Operating globally, our 6000+ specialists provide a full spectrum of services, including business and tech advisory, enterprise solutions, CX, UX and Ul design, managed services, product development, and software development.
This is the job
We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join a team working on the modernization of a large and complex risk management application for a global technology leader in electrification and industrial technologies.
The project focuses on refactoring an existing Java-based application, with quality assurance playing an important role throughout the transformation. You will join an established QA team, including a QA Lead and other QA specialists, and work across both automated and manual testing.
The team is based in Poland and works closely together, so Polish at B2 level or higher is strongly preferred.
This is the team
In your role, you'll become a vital member of an established engineering team, working alongside a QA Lead, other QA specialists, and software engineers. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure product quality throughout the refactoring process by combining test automation with hands-on manual and exploratory testing.
This is you
Strong commercial experience as a Senior QA / QA Automation Engineer
Very good knowledge of TypeScript for test automation development
Strong hands-on experience with Playwright for end-to-end UI and API testing
Experience designing maintainable test automation using Page Object Model and test fixture patterns
Practical experience with Azure DevOps, including pipelines, work items, test plans, and Git repositories
Strong manual and exploratory testing skills with excellent attention to detail
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify edge cases, root causes, regression risks, and quality gaps in complex systems
Experience creating and maintaining test cases, test plans, and high-quality bug reports
Good understanding of STLC and QA methodologies
Ability to work independently and take ownership of testing activities
Good command of English
Polish at B2 level or higher is strongly preferred
Nice-to-have skills:
Knowledge of Java and Selenium WebDriver
Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines, particularly YAML pipelines in Azure DevOps
Experience with REST API testing and request/response validation
Performance testing experience with k6 or JMeter
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Azure
This is your role
Design, develop, and maintain automated tests using TypeScript and Playwright
Perform end-to-end UI and API testing
Conduct thorough manual and exploratory testing of a complex business application
Build and maintain regression coverage to ensure functional stability throughout the Java application refactoring
Define test scenarios and identify edge cases, dependencies, and potential regression risks
Create and maintain test cases, test plans, and other QA documentation
Investigate complex defects and contribute to root cause analysis
Work with Azure DevOps, including pipelines, work items, test plans, and Git repositories
Collaborate closely with developers, QA engineers, and the QA Lead throughout the modernization process
Take ownership of quality within your area and contribute to improving testing practices and automation coverage
What awaits you at Avenga?
At Avenga, everyone matters. We provide equal opportunities in recruitment, career development, and leadership, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic. We are committed to fostering a work environment where our diverse community of employees, candidates, and business partners actively shapes our growth. By bringing together people from different backgrounds and experiences, we build a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves while honoring the boundaries of others.