
Senior QA Automation / SDET (Backend, Java, AI)
Luxoft • Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland
**Role & seniority: ** Senior/experienced Automation Test Engineer (7+ years); contract employment (Poland-eligible).
**Stack/tools: ** Java (automation + backend testing), BDD (e.g., Cucumber-style), AI-assisted test automation; SQL; Azure (cloud test environments); CI/CD with Git/GitHub/GitLab and pipeline automation; performance/load/security testing tools (unspecified).
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Build robust automated test cases (end-to-end) for a cloud data platform supporting 50+ tenants.
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Design scalable test frameworks integrated into CI/CD to accelerate delivery and reduce defects.
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Own and improve testing for new features: define test strategy, execute/validate results, reduce manual effort, improve reliability.
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Must-have skills:
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7+ years automation testing with Java; banking/financial services preferred.
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Strong Java backend + testing experience; BDD and AI-assisted automation.
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Automated testing in cloud environments (preferably Azure) driven by user stories/acceptance criteria.
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Solid SQL knowledge.
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Hands-on with CI/CD, Git (GitHub/GitLab), and pipeline automation.
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Knowledge of performance/load/security testing; strong debugging/problem-solving.
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Agile/Scrum collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Nice-to-haves: Experience with enterprise data platforms / regulated compliance domains (CCAR) and test cov
Full Description
Project Description
- Be part of a high-impact initiative at a leading global investment bank. We're building the next generation of the Multi-Tenant Enterprise Governed Data Platform (MEGDP)—a centralized, cloud-native analytics solution on Microsoft Azure. Supporting 50+ business units across Risk, Finance, Treasury, and more, MEGDP is key to the bank’s CCAR compliance and digital transformation.
- We're looking for passionate technologists to help us scale a secure, production-ready platform that powers critical decision-making across the enterprise.
Key highlights
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Mission-critical programme with direct exposure to regulatory and strategic priorities.
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End-to-end data architecture: ingestion from strategic source systems, real-time execution dashboards, and secure data egress.
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Scalable, future-ready platform addressing legacy limitations and enabling rapid response to evolving business needs.
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Career acceleration: work with cutting-edge tech, cross-functional teams, and a clear path for growth.
Responsibilities
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Engineer robust test automation for a cutting-edge cloud data platform, ensuring it meets the complex data transformation needs of 50+ business tenants.
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Design and implement scalable, maintainable test frameworks that integrate seamlessly into our CI/CD pipelines, accelerating delivery and reducing defects.
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Collaborate closely with developers, data engineers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements, validate functionality, and deliver high-quality solutions.
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Own end-to-end testing of new features—from defining test strategies and writing automated tests to analyzing results and driving continuous improvements.
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Champion engineering excellence by identifying opportunities to optimize test coverage, reduce manual effort, and enhance platform reliability.
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Communicate progress and risks effectively, contributing to a culture of transparency, quality, and innovation.
Mandatory Skills Description
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7+ years of experience in Automation Testing with Java, preferably in Banking and Financial Services domain.
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Solid Java Backend development and testing experience along with with behavior-driven development and AI-assisted test automation.
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Proven ability to design and implement robust automated test cases in cloud-based environments (preferably Microsoft Azure) based on user stories and acceptance criteria.
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Solid understanding of SQL.
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Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools, Git/GitHub/GitLab, and pipeline automation.
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Strong knowledge of performance testing, load testing, or security testing tools and methodologies.
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Strong problem-solving skills with experience in debugging complex systems and developing scalable test automation solutions.
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Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments with cross-functional teams.
(Opportunity for Poland-based candidates)
Benefits
- 💼 Tax-deductible costs on a contract of employment for all development roles
- 🔒 Stable employment based on an employment contract
- 🩺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)