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Senior QA Automation / SDET (Backend, Java, AI)

Luxoft • Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

onsitefull-time
Posted Oct 6, 2026Apply by Nov 5, 2026

**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: **

  • Build robust automated test cases (end-to-end) for a cloud data platform supporting 50+ tenants.

  • Design scalable test frameworks integrated into CI/CD to accelerate delivery and reduce defects.

  • Own and improve testing for new features: define test strategy, execute/validate results, reduce manual effort, improve reliability.

  • Must-have skills:

    • 7+ years automation testing with Java; banking/financial services preferred.

    • Strong Java backend + testing experience; BDD and AI-assisted automation.

    • Automated testing in cloud environments (preferably Azure) driven by user stories/acceptance criteria.

    • Solid SQL knowledge.

    • Hands-on with CI/CD, Git (GitHub/GitLab), and pipeline automation.

    • Knowledge of performance/load/security testing; strong debugging/problem-solving.

    • Agile/Scrum collaboration with cross-functional teams.

  • 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

  • Mission-critical programme with direct exposure to regulatory and strategic priorities.

  • End-to-end data architecture: ingestion from strategic source systems, real-time execution dashboards, and secure data egress.

  • Scalable, future-ready platform addressing legacy limitations and enabling rapid response to evolving business needs.

  • Career acceleration: work with cutting-edge tech, cross-functional teams, and a clear path for growth.

Responsibilities

  • Engineer robust test automation for a cutting-edge cloud data platform, ensuring it meets the complex data transformation needs of 50+ business tenants.

  • Design and implement scalable, maintainable test frameworks that integrate seamlessly into our CI/CD pipelines, accelerating delivery and reducing defects.

  • Collaborate closely with developers, data engineers, and business stakeholders to understand requirements, validate functionality, and deliver high-quality solutions.

  • Own end-to-end testing of new features—from defining test strategies and writing automated tests to analyzing results and driving continuous improvements.

  • Champion engineering excellence by identifying opportunities to optimize test coverage, reduce manual effort, and enhance platform reliability.

  • Communicate progress and risks effectively, contributing to a culture of transparency, quality, and innovation.

Mandatory Skills Description

  • 7+ years of experience in Automation Testing with Java, preferably in Banking and Financial Services domain.

  • Solid Java Backend development and testing experience along with with behavior-driven development and AI-assisted test automation.

  • Proven ability to design and implement robust automated test cases in cloud-based environments (preferably Microsoft Azure) based on user stories and acceptance criteria.

  • Solid understanding of SQL.

  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools, Git/GitHub/GitLab, and pipeline automation.

  • Strong knowledge of performance testing, load testing, or security testing tools and methodologies.

  • Strong problem-solving skills with experience in debugging complex systems and developing scalable test automation solutions.

  • 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)
JavaBackend DevelopmentAutomation TestingTest Automation FrameworksBehavior-Driven DevelopmentAI-Assisted Test AutomationMicrosoft AzureSQLCI/CDGitGitHubGitLabPerformance TestingLoad TestingSecurity TestingAgile/Scrummulti-location

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