Senior Test Automation Engineer Python & DevOps (m/f/d)

Appsfactory is Germany's leading digital agency. Do you want to actively contribute to one of our next successful projects? Then this position is the right one for you!

To build our team in Chișinău, we are looking for a Test Automation Engineer (m/f/d). You will be part of an international team with 45 different nationalities, which creates a diverse and enriching work environment. Through our large developer community, you can expect a steep learning curve, where you can always benefit from the experiences and knowledge of others and bring your own expertise.

We value continuous further education and offer numerous opportunities to further develop your skills and knowledge. Regular feedback discussions help you improve your performance and achieve your career goals.
Find our people page here!Are you a skilled Test Automation Engineer with a solid background in test design and automation? Do you have hands-on experience testing large-scale applications, especially those involving Kubernetes, data technologies, and API testing with pytest? Are you comfortable establishing QA processes and implementing industry best practices on new projects?

• Collaborate with developers, designers, and product managers throughout the development lifecycle to understand requirements and translate them into comprehensive test plans
• Analyze requirements and dependencies for Kubernetes as a service, data services (K8s operations tailored for data technologies), and DevOps tools
• Contribute to establishing robust testing strategies, ensuring the QA process is integrated seamlessly into the project pipeline

• Commercial experience in test automation for large-scale projects and programs
• 5+ years of experience in IT/testing
• Good Knowledge of Python
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, agile and scrum methodologies
• Knowledgeable in DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation
• Experience in establishing QA processes on new projects and implementing best practices in QA
• Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• English language skills in writing and speaking at least at B2 level

Tools and Frameworks:

• End-to-End testing with one or more of: Appium, Selenium, Cucumber, Playwright or similar
• Testing framework (ideally): Pytest
• Ticket and test management: Jira / XRay / TestRail or similar
• API Testing experience with one or more of: Python + requests, Postman, RestAssured, or similar
• Experience with BDD test automation: Gherkin, Cucumber, or similar
• CI/CD: experience with one or more of: Azure DevOps, Gitlab CI/CD, Jenkins, CircleCI
• Nice to have - familiarity with one of:
  • mobile: Android Studio / XCode
  • web browsers: Developer tools

• Flexible working hours thanks to core working hours from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM (EEST)
• Hybrid working model with 2 team days per week in our office
• Central office in Chișinău
• Comprehensive onboarding program with insights into all departments
• High-performing work environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
• Multicultural teams that value mutual respect
• Transparent communication through regular all-hands meetings, 1on1s, and annual feedback sessions
• Professional English courses
• Comprehensive private health insurance with extensive benefits

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/beliefs, disability, age, and sexual orientation and identity.

Please send us the following documents:

• Current CV
• Motivation letter
• Certificates
• Indication of the possible start date
• Salary expectation