Senior Product Engineer

Senior Product Engineer - QA Automation 

Location: Krakow  

Contract Type: 6 Months 
Job type: Hybrid 

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  Work on large-scale distributed systems using cutting-edge automation tools 

  
  

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  Build and maintain test automation frameworks with Playwright and Java 

  
  

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  Join an Agile team focused on quality and continuous delivery 

  
  

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  Gain hands-on experience across UI, API and exploratory testing 

  
  

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  Develop your skills in a role offering variety and technical challenge 

  
  

Company Overview 

Our client is a technology-focused organisation working on complex, distributed systems that require robust quality assurance practices. They operate within an Agile environment, prioritising continuous integration and delivery to maintain high standards across their applications. The team values collaboration, technical excellence and a proactive approach to quality, creating an environment where automation engineers can develop their skills and contribute meaningfully to product success. 

They are currently seeking a Senior Product Engineer to join their team in Krakow on a contract basis. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern testing tools and frameworks whilst contributing to the quality and reliability of large-scale applications. 

Position Overview 

As a Senior Product Engineer, you'll play a central role in ensuring software quality across multiple application layers. You'll design, implement and maintain automated tests for both UI and API components, working primarily with Playwright and Java. Your work will directly impact the reliability and performance of complex systems, helping the team deliver high-quality software through effective test strategies, exploratory testing and continuous improvement of automation frameworks. 

Responsibilities 

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  Design and implement automated tests for UI and API using Playwright 

  
  

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  Build and maintain automation frameworks to support continuous testing 

  
  

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  Define and execute comprehensive test strategies across application layers 

  
  

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  Perform exploratory testing to identify issues and edge cases 

  
  

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  Ensure proper test coverage for new features and functionality 

  
  

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  Integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines 

  
  

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  Collaborate with development teams in an Agile environment 

  
  

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  Contribute to observability and quality metrics practices 

  
  

Requirements 

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  Proven experience as a QA Automation Engineer with 4-6 years in the field 

  
  

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  Strong hands-on experience with Playwright for UI and API testing 

  
  

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  Solid programming skills in Java for developing test frameworks 

  
  

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  Strong understanding of test design principles and strategies 

  
  

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  Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices 

  
  

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  Experience working within Agile methodologies 

  
  

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  Knowledge of BDD frameworks such as Cucumber (advantageous) 

  
  

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  Familiarity with performance or load testing tools (beneficial) 

  
  

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  Understanding of observability and quality metrics practices (beneficial) 

  
  

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  Experience with large-scale distributed systems (advantageous) 

  
  

Benefits 

Whilst specific benefits have not been detailed, you'll join a technically focused team working on complex systems where quality and automation are valued. You'll have the opportunity to work with modern tools and frameworks, develop your technical skills and contribute to meaningful projects within an Agile environment that supports continuous learning and improvement. 

How to Apply 

To apply for this role please submit your CV using the form below or email [email protected]