Senior Test Automation Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Turkey.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders (both internal and external) to discuss and comprehend project requirements, ensuring the release of high-quality applications through the creation and implementation of effective testing strategies.

• Review the test basis, including requirements, stories, and design documents, ensuring alignment with the planned testing activities.

• Develop, design, and execute efficient test cases to ensure comprehensive coverage primarily for UI (mobile/web) and API automation testing, along with manual testing.

• Conduct various types of tests as necessary within projects, including manual black box, user interface, regression, functional, and integration testing.

• Execute essential activities to implement testing processes for both automation and manual tests, including test planning, design, execution, monitoring, and reporting.

• Report on test progress and status, manage defect tracking, and perform risk assessments.

• Assume a supportive role in continuous integration, continuous testing, and release management.

• Assist in the development of test automation frameworks when necessary.

• Acquire knowledge of new technologies and apply them to projects as required.

• Review and provide feedback on test scripts and scenarios that have failed.

• Design and execute performance tests (including load and stress tests) and report the results of these tests.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the software industry, encompassing QA methodologies and software testing.

• At least 4 years of experience with test automation tools such as Appium and Rest Assured.

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software/Computer Engineering or a related field.

• Strong understanding of existing test automation frameworks.

• Proficient knowledge of version control systems and team collaboration tools, such as Git and Gerrit.

• Ability to guide the team in utilizing LLMs to write DRY, modular code.

• Proficient in using AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor) for generating boilerplate code, Page Object Models (POM), and complex SQL/Regex scripts.

• Capability to use LLMs to swiftly convert requirements or User Stories into structured Gherkin (Cucumber) scenarios and test scripts.

• Employ AI to identify redundant code in the automation suite and suggest modern, more efficient alternatives.

• Understanding of the core mechanics of Large Language Models (LLMs).

• Strong familiarity with continuous integration tools, such as Jenkins.

• Experience in drafting test automation strategies and test plans.

• Familiarity with various load testing tools like JMeter and Locust.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We provide a competitive salary, private health insurance, pension and retirement plans through a company-backed pension system, meal cards, commute compensation, work-from-home support, and paid time off for birthdays.

• Happier Weekdays: Enjoy flexible working hours, including remote work options, online events, guest speakers, office refreshments, a meeting-light culture, and much more to enhance your weekdays.

• Never Stop Learning: We support learning and development programs covering various topics, along with access to leading online e-learning platforms like Udemy and various libraries.

• Community & Socials: We foster a close-knit community that loves to gather, with social activities such as happy hours, workshops, new year parties, breakfast and lunch get-togethers, movie nights, and our Summer Festival.

• Open Culture: We maintain a flat organizational structure that encourages direct and open communication. We value the voices of our Commencers and address any suggestions and questions you may have.