QA Automation Engineer

About the team: We strive to deliver quality above anything else. As part of the Domains and Global Platform department, we have a wide range of applications, from DNS, Domains Registration, SSL or WebHosting to Internal tooling (Infrastructure, Networking, and Monitoring) and Global Platform Applications. We are looking for a QA Automation Engineer to work with our cross-functional team of talented experts. Main responsibilities: Participate in testing and delivery of high quality software; Manage the testing process through all phases of the project lifecycle; Define, implement and execute: Middleware automated functional tests - main focus; Front-end automated tests - optional, depending on project; Manual tests - when suitable scenarios demand them; Non-functional tests. Integrate the automated test cases into the Continuous Delivery pipeline; Maintain both the test suites and the test frameworks; Promotion of best practice testing within the team using any other frameworks and tools; Investigate, report, document and check bugs resulting from different types of tests; Work with partners from both the local team and from teams in Germany; Be a part of our young and dynamic team. We appreciate: Java and OOP knowledge; Background in REST API test automation; Knowledge of API testing framework such as Cucumber or similar; Knowledge of a build automation tool (e.g. Maven, Gradle); Knowledge of relational and / or non-relational databases (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Couchbase, OrientDB, etc); Experience with version-control systems, such as Git; Basic Linux skills; User-level experience with tools like: Jira, Confluence; Knowledge of software development lifecycle and methodology; A proactive mindset, who shares his/her ideas and brings them to life; Highly motivated, self-driven, good analytical skills with an eye for details and interested in Quality Assurance; Good written and verbal English language skills; Very good communication skills. Would be a plus: User-level experience with tools like: Jira, Confluence; Knowledge of automation testing tools like: Jmeter, Selenium; Knowledge of Selenium framework; Docker and/or Kubernetes knowledge; Usage of tools and technologies like: Postman, Swagger; Hands-on experience with Continuous Integration platforms (eg. Jenkins); ISTQB Foundation Level. What we offer: Access to local/international trainings, development and growth opportunities, including access to e-learning platforms, covering both technical and soft skills areas; Modern technologies, product responsibility; Flexible work schedule; Hybrid or full-remote work option; Medical services package from one of two private providers; 25 vacation days per year; Substitute days off for public holidays that occur on the weekend; Meal tickets; Internal referral program; Team events, networking events organized to promote a passionate, creative and diverse culture; Summerfest and Winterfest parties; Of course, coffee, soft drinks and fresh fruits are on us in the office. Diversity enriches: Different cultures, nationalities, genders, age groups, sexual orientations, and religions as well as people with disabilities - we encourage diversity. Because only teams that reflect all facets of society offer the best framework conditions for creativity and make a company productive and distinctive. We value diversity and welcome all applications. Originally posted on Himalayas