
Senior Software Development in Test (Python)
Luxoft • Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland
Role & seniority: Senior QA / SDET lead (5+ years in quality assurance, automated testing; ownership of test programs)
Stack/tools: Python-based testing frameworks; API/web testing; Git, GitHub Actions, Jenkins; Linux; Kafka; REST; cloud-aware testing; test automation frameworks and harnesses
Top 3 responsibilities
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Lead end-to-end testing across SDLC (planning, design, execution, reporting; including performance, load, functional, regression)
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Standardize and drive adoption of test automation to scale with the business; collaborate with engineers, designers, PMs
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Own and improve QA environment, develop/integrate tests, and build/integrate frameworks; design/execute integration tests with global QA
Must-have skills
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5+ years in QA, systems development, and automated testing
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Strong analytical skills for deriving test cases from requirements/design
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Python-based frameworks/test cases (SDET level)
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Experience with Git, GitHub Actions, Jenkins; Linux familiarity
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Experience with Kafka and REST; strong teamwork; ability to prioritize in fast-moving, high-pressure environments; self-starter
Nice-to-haves
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Cloud technology experience; experience transforming monoliths to distributed systems
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Experience building or extending automation frameworks for API and web testing; performance/stress testing
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Location & work type: Poland-based; full-time role within Neo Access POD (global team) with flexible working hours; project rotation possible v
Full Description
Project Description
- You'll be working in the Neo Access POD team, based in Poland. We look after the login and entitlements experience for "Neo", a globally distributed platform with 2m+ users. Authentication standards and technology are constantly shifting and we need to stay up-to-date with the latest trends.
- We strive to provide our clients with the highest standards of security and reliability.
- The Neo team has around 100 people, spread globally.
Responsibilities
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Lead end-to-end testing initiatives throughout the entire SDLC from test planning, test design, test execution, and test reporting. This includes performance testing, stress testing, front end, back end testing, automation testing, includes functional, regression, black box, white box,
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Drive standardization and adoption of Test Automation Technologies to maintain consistency across the company that will allow us to scale as we grow.
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Be a strong quality advocate, collaborating closely with software engineers, designers, and product managers to release revolutionary products.
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Pair with software engineers to identify and prevent gaps with automation/regression coverage and even build frameworks.
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Be part of transforming monolithic applications into more scalable and resilient distributed systems with high quality, using cloud technology.
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Build and improve automation testing frameworks and tools for API and web-based
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Plan, develop, and execute regression, functional, load and other tests • Design, develop, and use frameworks and harnesses for automated testing
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Take full ownership of and maintain a robust QA environment, including test databases and system deployments
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Work closely with the global QA team to design and build integration tests
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Work with developers on improving system testability and creating a testing environment
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Document test plans, procedures, and test cases
Mandatory Skills Description
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5+ years of experience in quality assurance, system development, and automated testing
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Analytical skills to come up with test cases/scope based on business requirements and software design
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Must have experience in writing Python based frameworks/testcases (SDET level)
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Must have experience with git, github-actions, Jenkins etc. tools
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Must have familiarity with working in Linux environment
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Familiarity with Kafka, REST
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Good team player with a strong willingness to participate and help others
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Able to prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment; Good sense of urgency, resourcefulness and independence
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Be a self-starter, chase down blockers, and proactively finish projects in a timely manner.
(Opportunity for Poland-based candidates)
Benefits
- 🏦Flexible working hours
- 🩺Private Medical & Dental care & Life Insurance
- 💰 Paid Referrals
- 🏋🏽 MyBenefit program (sports card, well-being program etc.)
- 🌎 Internal Mobility program - possibility of rotation between projects, locations, accounts
- 🎓 LuxTalent platform (webinars, training, courses)