Test Automation Engineer - Senior

About the role

As a Senior Test Automation Engineer at SOFTSWISS, you will be integral to the Data Platform team, responsible for developing and implementing automated tests that ensure data accuracy and pipeline reliability. You will collaborate closely with Data and QA Engineers to validate new features and maintain high-quality standards.

The role requires a proactive approach in a fully agile environment, where you will work independently and as part of a team. Success in this position hinges on your ability to analyze requirements, create comprehensive test documentation, and utilize various programming languages and tools to enhance testing efficiency.

Skills that matter here

• test automation: You will design and implement automated tests to validate data accuracy.
• SQL: Strong SQL skills are necessary for writing complex queries for data validation.
• Java: Proficiency in Java or similar programming languages is essential for developing automation scripts.
• C#: Knowledge of C# is beneficial for automation tasks.
• Python: Python can be used for scripting and automation within the testing framework.
• Git: Familiarity with Git is required for version control and collaboration.

Who this role suits

• An experienced software quality assurance professional with over 5 years in the field.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in an agile environment and can work independently.
• Someone with strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A candidate comfortable with both English and Russian to facilitate communication within the team.

From the employer

• Work effectively within a fully agile environment, collaborating with senior engineers while demonstrating the ability to own tasks independently
• Review and analyze business requirements and technical specifications in collaboration with BAs and developers to ensure testability, clarity, and early bug prevention
• Perform comprehensive testing of new features including manual testing and the development of automated scenarios with Gherkin syntax using existing automation framework
• Create and maintain appropriate QA documentation for the team
• Collaborate with other products regarding functionality of implemented solutions

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance
• Strong understanding of test design techniques to ensure optimal test coverage
• Solid knowledge of any programming language (Java, C#, Python, or Typescript)
• Strong understanding of SQL; ability to write complex SQL queries (joins, aggregations, groupings) for deep-level data validation
• Professional experience with Spark and Spark SQL (Spark jobs, DataFrames/Datasets, data querying)
• Experience with Delta Lake or/and with any of its implementations
• Understanding of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) concepts and hands-on experience with frameworks like Cucumber, SpecFlow, or similar
• Strong knowledge of Git (branching, merging, rebasing, resolving conflicts)
• Good understanding of containerization (running, inspecting and troubleshooting)
• Hands-on experience using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or specialized QA agents) to accelerate test case generation, bug analysis, and script writing
• Proactive communication skills with B1+ proficiency in both English and Russian
• Strong troubleshooting skills and debugging skills for data discrepancies

• Full-time remote work opportunities and flexible working hours
• Private insurance
• Additional 1 Day Off per calendar year
• Sports program compensation
• Comprehensive Mental Health Programme
• Free online English lessons with a native speaker
• Generous referral program
• Training, internal workshops, and participation in international professional conferences and corporate events