QA Automation Engineer (Travel and Transportation sphere)

Company Background

Our client is an international team of industry and domain experts focused on transforming the travel and transportation industry through advanced technologies. The company helps industry leaders achieve commercial success by leveraging modern, data-driven and scalable software solutions.

Project Description

The goal is to join a self-organizing QA team and lead testing initiatives across a microservices-based platform. The project involves close collaboration with Product Owners, Architects, and Engineering teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. You will drive testing strategies, automation, and best practices across the full development lifecycle, with a strong focus on API and end-to-end testing.

Technologies

• Python, SQL
• Postman, Datadog
• Robot Framework, Playwright
• REST, Pub/Sub, Kafka
• Kubernetes, GCP

What You'll Do

• Design and implement test strategies and test plans
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts (API, E2E, contract, performance)
• Perform manual testing for complex scenarios
• Implement test automation for microservices architecture
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Identify, track, and manage defects
• Maintain test documentation (test cases, plans, reports)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality
• Mentor QA engineers and promote best practices
• Monitor quality metrics and continuously improve testing processes

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in QA / Test Automation
• Strong experience with API testing and microservices-based systems
• Hands-on experience with Python
• Deep understanding of manual and automated testing methodologies
• Experience with various testing types (E2E, API, contract, performance, UI)
• Strong knowledge of SQL
• Understanding of cloud platforms (GCP or similar)
• Experience integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Ability to create and maintain test documentation and strategies
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• English level: B2 (Upper-Intermediate) or higher

What Do We Offer

The global benefits package includes:

• Technical and non-technical training for professional and personal growth;
• Internal conferences and meetups to learn from industry experts;
• Support and mentorship from an experienced employee to help you professional grow and development;
• Health insurance;
• English courses;
• Sports activities to promote a healthy lifestyle;
• Flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities;
• Referral program for bringing in new talent;
• Work anniversary program and additional vacation days.