Test Automation Engineer - Infrastructure & Cloud (m/f/d)
CGI • Sofia, Sofia-City, Bulgaria
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Role & seniority
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Test Engineering / Test Automation Engineer (4+ years experience)
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Part of a new technology & innovation hub in Sofia (from day one)
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Stack/tools
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Python (test automation)
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Ansible (automation/regression)
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CI/CD pipelines
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JIRA (test management)
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Virtualisation/network/platform testing
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ISTQB (advantage)
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Robot Framework (advantage)
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Security testing (advantage)
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Requires active transferable SECRET-level security clearance
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Top 3 responsibilities
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Ensure quality/reliability of a private-cloud platform via hands-on testing and automation across dev→deployment
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Create and automate functional, integration, performance, and security test scenarios; maintain automated regression suites
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Support formal acceptance testing (site readiness, dry runs, site acceptance, transition to operations), including defect tracking and quality metrics/evidence
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Must-have skills
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Active transferable SECRET clearance (mandatory from start date)
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4+ years professional test engineering
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Hands-on Python/Ansible test automation experience
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Testing experience for infrastructure/virtualisation/network/platform solutions
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JIRA-based test management experience
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Evidence-driven, structured testing approach
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English C1 or above
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Nice-to-haves
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ISTQB certification
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Robot Framework
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Security testing experience
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Full Description
Position Description
We’re establishing a brand-new technology and innovation hub in Sofia – and you can be part of it from day one.
Here, you won’t just be shaping our services for German clients; you’ll also help us build a strong presence in the Bulgarian market. You’ll collaborate closely with our teams in Germany, bring in your ideas, and influence the tools, processes, and culture of our new Sofia location from the ground up.
In short: We’re blending the energy of a fresh start with the reliability of a global player. If you’re excited about building something new both locally and internationally, this is the place to make your mark. Apply now and be part of our success story in Sofia! #BePartofourStory Let‘s #GrowTogetherNow
Your future duties and responsibilities
Help ensure the quality and reliability of a complex private-cloud platform from development through deployment. You will combine hands-on testing with automation, designing meaningful technical test scenarios, integrating them into CI/CD pipelines and supporting formal acceptance testing across multiple European rollout sites.
Design test cases, scripts and test data based on technical requirements Automate functional, integration, performance and security testing Build and maintain automated regression testing using Python and/or Ansible Support formal test events, dry runs and environment-readiness activities Execute site acceptance and transition-to-operations testing Track defects, test evidence and quality metrics and contribute to formal test reporting
Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
Active and transferable SECRET-level security clearance - mandatory from the start date (the clearance process can be supported by CGI) 4+ years of professional test engineering experience Hands-on test automation experience using Python and/or Ansible Experience testing infrastructure, virtualisation, networking or platform solutions Experience with JIRA-based test management Strong structured and evidence-driven approach to testing Professional English at C1 level or above ISTQB certification, Robot Framework, security testing or experience in defence/regulated environments is considered an advantage
What We Offer
Team Culture: You’ll find colleagues here who make collaboration enjoyable. We interact openly, use first names across all levels, and don’t think in hierarchies or silos
Contract & Working Time: Permanent, full-time contract with a standard 8-hour workday
Flexible Work Setup: Enjoy the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model – combining office presence in Sofia with remote work from home
Working Hours: Flexible working hours tailored to project needs and client requirements
Leave Policy: 25 days of paid vacation + 1 day for your Birthday
Premium supplementary health insurance package: Including coverage for prescription glasses, reimbursement of medical expenses, and dental care
Volunteer Opportunities: Make a positive impact with 8 hours of paid leave for voluntary work
Career Development: Benefit from clear career progression paths and opportunities to grow within the company
Continuous Learning: Access our internal learning platform, CGI Academia, to shape your skills based on your interests. Learn up to 9 languages via goFLUENT
Referral Rewards: Extend your network – refer friends and earn bonuses through our rewarded referral program
Health & Wellbeing: Access our Health and Wellbeing Portal for resources that support your physical and mental health
Multisport Benefit: Аvailable at a preferential price for access to various sports and wellness facilities
Office Environment: Work in a state-of-the-art co-working space in Sofia, with complimentary coffee, tea, and water to keep you refreshed throughout the day
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.