**Role & seniority: ** Senior Test Automation Engineer (Python + Robot)

**Stack/tools: ** Python; Robot Framework; REST API testing; XML/JSON validation; Kafka; databases; DevOps/containerization (Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes); Agile/Scrum; ISTQB (Foundation or equivalent)

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

Design, plan, and execute end-to-end/automated test cases for payment-order orchestration microservices
Build and maintain robust automated test suites using Python + Robot Framework; validate XML/JSON payloads and API interactions
Test and validate complex flows involving APIs, Kafka, and databases; analyze requirements and report transparent test results
Must-have skills:
- RESTful API testing expertise (tools/methodologies)
- Strong Python for test development
- Hands-on Robot Framework automation
- Kafka + database testing experience
- XML/JSON testing/validation
- Knowledge of manual + automated QA processes; ISTQB Foundation (or equivalent)
- English proficiency (written/spoken)
- Familiarity with Jenkins/Git/Docker/Kubernetes
Nice-to-haves:
- Growth mindset / continuous learning
- Proactive contributor to quality and team efficiency improvements
Location & work type: Warsaw, Gdynia, Gdańsk, or Łódź; hybrid with ~60% office presence; B2B contract via Optiveum (up to 125 PLN/h net)

Full Description

Senior Test Automation Engineer (Python + Robot)

Location: Warsaw, Gdynia, Gdańsk, or Łódź (Hybrid model – 60% office presence required)

Rate: Up to 125 PLN/h net (B2B)

Contracting Party: Optiveum

About the project

We are currently looking for a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join our client, a global leader in the financial sector. You will be part of the Global Payment Capture initiative within the Embedded Banking service domain. The project focuses on building a highly scalable, robust payment order orchestration platform that abstracts payment complexity and supports multiple channels.
As the recruitment and contracting party, Optiveum will be your direct partner for this cooperation.

What you will be doing

Working closely within an Agile/Scrum team alongside developers, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure top-tier product quality.
Testing and validating microservices within complex payment flows, including APIs, Kafka, and databases.
Analyzing project requirements from a testing perspective.
Planning, designing, and executing comprehensive test cases.
Building and maintaining robust automated test suites using Python and Robot Framework.
Providing transparent test results and contributing to overall quality reporting.
Participating actively in testing team activities and driving organizational quality initiatives.

Must-have requirements

Proven experience with RESTful API testing tools and methodologies.
Strong programming skills in Python dedicated to test development.
Hands-on expertise with Robot Framework automation.
Solid experience with Database and Kafka testing.
Proven ability to test and validate XML/JSON data formats.
Familiarity with modern DevOps tools and containerization (Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes).
Knowledge of QA processes (both manual and automated) combined with ISTQB Foundation Level knowledge (or equivalent practical experience).
Excellent, fluent communication skills in English (both spoken and written).

Nice-to-have

A growth mindset with a strong passion for continuous learning and technological improvement.
A proactive team-player attitude, ready to actively contribute to collective success and efficiency improvements.

What we offer

Transparent B2B cooperation agreement signed directly with Optiveum.
Competitive hourly rate of up to 125 PLN/h.
A hybrid work environment that values both face-to-face team collaboration and remote work flexibility.
The opportunity to shape global payment platforms in a highly technical and modern ecosystem.