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Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (Python)

XM • Poland

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Posted Sep 25, 2026

Role & seniority: ** SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) – experienced QA engineer; ~3+ years QA**, 2+ years Python

**Stack/tools: ** Python, REST API testing, Git, CI/CD, automated functional & performance testing; Kafka, AWS, (mobile testing emulators); Robot Framework (advantage); Docker (advantage); Prometheus/Grafana (advantage); async/multithreading (advantage); testing WebSockets (advantage); performance testing tools (unspecified)

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

  • Build/extend test automation framework (libraries, auto-tests) for functional + performance suites

  • Integrate and run automated tests via CI/CD pipelines; collaborate with dev to improve delivery quality across SDLC

  • Convert requirements/design docs into test plans, procedures, and performance testing strategy; resolve testing issues

  • Must-have skills:

    • Hands-on Python automation experience (design/develop/modify tests)

    • Strong QA/technical background, REST API testing experience

    • Git proficiency; agile methodology and testing practices

    • Effective communication (written/verbal English), requirements translation, strong teamwork

  • Nice-to-haves: async/multithreading, WebSocket testing, Robot Framework, Docker, Prometheus/Grafana, Kafka broker testing, performance testing experience, Forex/finance domain

  • Location & work type: **Not specified

Full Description

The Role

  • We are looking for an experienced SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) - Python to join our QA team. You will work with world class specialists in a friendly, supportive and open-minded environment on challenging goals that will help you to grow professionally and achieve new technical levels. This role will focus on improving and monitoring product quality via test automation framework development and test coverage extension for functional and performance suits. You will work with the most valuable part of the product - a Forex brokerage core. If you enjoy working with pure API, Python, cutting-edge technologies, Kafka and AWS, this role is for you.

The main responsibilities of the position include

  • Work in close cooperation with the development team to enhance software delivery and quality throughout the entire software development cycle
  • Understand and translate high level business requirements to technical requirements
  • Advise on efficient performance testing strategies for enhancing delivery and quality throughout the full software development cycle
  • Develop formal test procedures and test plans from internal product design documentation as well as from external certification requirements
  • Design, develop and modify functional and performance automation tests
  • Design and implement test automation framework, required libraries and auto-tests
  • Develop emulators for mobile testing
  • Build CI/CD pipelines and integrate automation scripts into CI tools
  • Manage any issues that may arise and drive resolutions throughout the testing process
  • Share technical expertise with the rest of the QA team
  • Actively participate in the Software Development Life Cycle and Software Testing Life Cycle

Main requirements

  • BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar
  • Minimum 3 years of comprehensive experience in quality assurance
  • Minimum 2 years of practical experience in Python development
  • Strong hands-on experience in designing and developing automated tests using Python
  • Strong technical background
  • Experience in testing REST API
  • Confident knowledge of Git
  • Experience in agile software development methodologies and testing procedures
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Very good written and verbal skills in English

The following will be considered an advantage

  • Experience with asynchronous and multithreading programming
  • Experience in testing web sockets
  • Experience in Robot Framework
  • Experience with Docker
  • Experience with Prometheus, Grafana
  • Experience in testing Kafka broker
  • Experience in performance testing
  • Experience in the Finance/Forex domain

Benefit from

  • Attractive remuneration package plus performance related reward
  • Intellectually stimulating work environment
  • Continuous personal development and international training opportunities

The Hiring Experience: What Awaits You Let’s Connect – Intro Chat with Talent Acquisition Deep Dive – First Interview with Your Future Team Final Connection – Final Interview

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality!

PythonQuality AssuranceTest AutomationREST API TestingFunctional TestingPerformance TestingTest Automation Framework DevelopmentGitCI/CDAgile MethodologiesKafkaAWSAsynchronous ProgrammingMultithreadingWebSocket TestingRobot Framework

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