Junior - Mid Automation Test Engineer

Arηs is a fully independent group of companies specialized in managing complex IT projects and systems for large organizations, focusing on state-of-the-art software development, business intelligence, and infrastructure services.

We are composed of 16 entities across 8 countries that are unified by the Arηs Group, with more than 2.500 consultants.

This corporate structure enables us to respond quickly to market changes and customer requests and to communicate and make decisions without layers of bureaucracy.

Our success can be attributed to the synergy among our nine complementary entities, combined with our methodologies, which are based on the Rational Unified Process (RUP) and the Scrum agile software development framework.

Established in 2016, the Greek entity Arηs Developments Hellas aims to extend Arηs Group activities dedicated to the European market providing high-quality services in Software Development, covering the entire application development lifecycle: starting with user requirements, business process redesign, and specifications, to continue with development, testing, and application maintenance.

Arhs Group is currently seeking a skilled Automation Test Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in one of our large-scale projects for a prominent EU client. You will be part of a cross-functional team, utilizing different methodologies to enhance collaboration and efficiency.

Your challenge

• Support in the creation of basic testing deliverables, such as test cases and test plans, under the guidance of more experienced team members.
• Participate in the estimation of time and resources for testing tasks, collaborating with the team to align with project timelines.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of testing processes, with a focus on efficiency and scalability.
• Gather and understand requirements to create detailed test cases, prioritizing critical and impacted areas.
• Assist in assessing the impact of changes on other systems, helping to mitigate risks during releases and deployments.
• Participate in test and defect management, tracking progress and identifying areas for improvement.
• Learn and apply root cause analysis to improve testing processes and overall software quality.
• Assist in automating basic UI and API tests to reduce manual testing efforts.

Who you are

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or currently pursuing studies in the field.
• At least 2 years of experience in automation testing.
• Basic understanding of testing and development processes.
• Experience in writing test cases and involvement in at least one project (academic or professional).
• Preferably some experience with Selenium and Java or other related technologies.
• Knowledge or interest in test and defect management tools.
• Familiarity with or interest in UI and API testing automation.
• Experience with or willingness to learn SOAP/XML and gRPC is a plus.
• Very good command of the English language, both written and spoken.

What’s in it for you

• We want you to be well compensated for what you bring in, so we offer an attractive salary package
• Not a morning person? Enjoy our semi-flexi working hours!
• Your health matters to us, so you’re secured with a health insurance plan from day one
• We chat a lot, so you’ll be equipped with a mobile phone & data plan
• If you’re a big foodie (like us) you’ll appreciate the ticket restaurant card to spend in restaurants or grocery shops to spoil yourself and your family
• Enjoy snacking during breaks? Grab some fresh fruits from our kitchen available in the office each week
• Developer’s fuel is coffee, and the supply source is in our kitchen!
• We are excited for challenges, so you are invited to take part in exciting projects that make a difference in people's lives at national and European level
• We never stop learning and evolving! To keep up with ARHS level, join our own training sessions and online courses that we provide