[CAS] Test Automation Engineer (Java + Selenium/Cypress) with a possibility to learn Playwright

Agile Soul – Software Mind

Software Mind develops solutions that make an impact for companies around the globe. Operating throughout Europe, the US and LATAM, our diverse team brings together a variety of skills, experiences and perspectives. Tech giants & unicorns, transformative projects, emerging technologies and limitless opportunities – these are a few words that describe an average day for us. Building cross-functional engineering teams that take ownership and crave more means we’re always on the lookout for talented people who bring passion and creativity to every project. Our culture is driven by trust – it embraces openness, acts with respect, shows grit & guts and combines employment with enjoyment. 

Project – the aim you’ll have

As a QA Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. You will participate in exploratory testing and automation processes, implementing tools and automated testing scenarios that support development, release, and production operations.

Position – How You'll Contribute

• Review requirements and design specifications, identifying errors, assumptions, and inaccuracies, and provide constructive feedback to business analysts.
• Develop testing strategies for a microservices-based, event-driven architecture, as well as internal and public-facing web products.
• Collaborate with development teams to assist with exploratory testing and develop solutions for automated testing scenarios and scripts.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of the automation framework.
• Create, maintain, and execute automated tests to ensure software quality.
• Work closely with the QA team to improve and standardize quality assurance processes.
• Prioritize tasks effectively, focusing efforts on areas most likely to cause potential issues.

Expectations - the experience you need

• min.1 year of manual QA experience and 2+ years of QA automation experience.
• Strong programming skills, preferably in Java, though proficiency in other languages is also valuable.
• Extensive experience in writing test cases and conducting end-to-end testing of web-based products.
• Proficiency in exploratory testing and various testing techniques.
• Hands-on experience in developing automation using tools like: Selenium/ Cypress/ Playwright/Puppeteer.
• Experience in performance testing, including assessing service stability and latency, is a plus.
• Extensive experience in web UI and API testing.
• Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Confluence, and defect tracking software.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Docker.
• Proficiency in Git flows and source code management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (min. B2+).

Position at: Software Mind Moldova

Why us? Because there are many perks waiting for you:

• Competitive salary & periodical review;
• New technologies & experience working on international projects;
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home with a monthly additional bonus;
• An agile, supportive, and non-bureaucratic organizational culture;
• Monthly Lunch Tickets received on card;
• Additional medical insurance, paid sick leaves and sports membership reimbursement;
• Financial support for Training & Courses, as well as free online English classes with native speakers;
• Paid Team Building Activities based on Projects and Interests;
• More intriguing benefits will be revealed during our online interviews...