Job Description
We are looking for a Mid to Senior QA Automation Engineer with strong Python expertise to join an agile engineering team developing complex distributed systems.
Responsibilities:
Analyze and design unit test cases based on specifications and requirements.Create, design, and implement automated test cases and scenarios using Behavior-Driven Development methodology (Behave Playwright based on Python).Execute automated unit tests in CI pipelines; manual execution when required.Analyze failed test cases and raise defects as appropriate.Develop and maintain test clients and mocks for API and hardware simulation.Review and continuously improve unit test code and framework.Maintain and enhance regression test suites and test environments.Coordinate test planning and testability analysis with developers and requirement leads.Create and execute smoke/integration tests (manual and automated).Maintain and evolve the existing test automation framework.Qualifications
Strong Python experience.Solid Automation Testing experience.Experience working in Agile teams.API Testing experience (gRPC or OPC UA preferred; REST acceptable).Excellent communication & collaboration skills.Ability to understand complex technical processes.Strong analytical mindset and structured test design capabilities.Good-to-Have Skills
Behave (BDD)TDD and BDD practicesPlaywright (Python implementation)Docker & Docker ComposeExperience with VS Code in WSL2 (DevContainers)GitLabHardware mocking experiencePipeline scripting (GitLab)gRPC & protocol buffersOPC UA protocolShell scriptingAdditional Information
Tools & Technologies used in the Project:
Python (primary automation language)Behave (BDD test framework)Playwright with Python (for e2e & API tests)Custom Python-based tools for orchestration and mockingVS Code + WSL2 + DevContainersDocker & Docker ComposeGitLab (code repo, pipelines)Test Environment:
Extensive use of mocking for hardware parts and external interfaces.Local execution via Docker setups.CI execution via GitLab pipelines (DevOps-supported).Application Tech Stack
Backend Microservices: C++Microfrontends: React (TypeScript & WebComponents)API Communication:Inside Software Unit: gRPC (Microfrontend ⇄ Microservice)Between Software Units: gRPCSoftware Hardware Unit (PLC): OPC UA (all mocked at this testing level)
