Role & seniority: QA Automation Engineer (mid-level to senior)

Stack/tools: Python, Pytest; UI and API automation; cross-platform testing (Web, Android, iOS); CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions); Mac/Linux/Windows; Docker, Kubernetes; strong debugging and collaboration skills

Top 3 responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for production systems
Develop reliable UI and API automated tests for complex end-to-end workflows
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and drive quality across releases

Must-have skills

3+ years in automation QA for production-scale services
Proficiency with Python and Pytest; scalable test design
Experience testing cross-platform services (Web, Android, iOS)
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
OS experience across Mac, Linux, Windows; Docker/Kubernetes
Strong debugging, effective communication, and collaborative work style
Self-motivated with ability to understand product architecture independently

Nice-to-haves

Networking protocols knowledge
API testing automation experience
Experience in defense/security-oriented environments
Location & work type: Not specified by the listing (location and work type undisclosed)

Full Description

Kela is a secure, open platform enabling rapid and seamless integration of commercial and military systems in service of Western defense. Designed and battle-tested by Israeli innovators, Kela ensures the West meets today’s frontline challenges and evolves with tomorrow’s innovations.

We are looking for a talented QA Automation Engineer to join our growing engineering team. If you thrive in complex environments, care deeply about quality, and enjoy building scalable automation frameworks for production-grade systems we’d love to meet you. In this role, you will work closely with Product and Engineering to ensure high-quality, reliable, and scalable solutions across cross-platform services in a dynamic and mission-driven environment. Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for production systems Develop reliable UI and API automated tests for complex end-to-end workflows Ensure automation stability and minimize flakiness through proper synchronization and best practices Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering to drive quality across releases Participate in code reviews and continuously improve automation standards

Requirements 3+ years of Automation and QA experience building production-level services in large-scale products Experience writing automation scripts using Python & Pytest Experience designing and implementing scalable test plans Experience testing cross-platform services (Web, Android, iOS) Experience working with CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) Experience working with Mac, Linux, and Windows operating systems Knowledge of containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong debugging skills and ability to analyze complex systems Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively A self-learner with the ability to build system vision and understand product architecture independently Advantages Knowledge of networking protocols Experience in automating API testing Experience working in a defense / security-oriented company