Senior Automation QA Engineer (Java)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Automation QA Engineer (Java) to join a long-term banking project for a client based in the Baltics. The role combines strong technical automation skills with work on enterprise-grade, regulated systems and requires periodic on-site presence.

Details

Industry: Banking / Financial Services

Client Location: Baltics

Specialist Location: Baltics only

Employment Type: Full-time

Project Duration: Long-term

Start Date: ASAP

Language Requirements: English B2+

Work Format: Hybrid (on-site 3–8 times per month in Baltic capitals)

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test cases using Java

Perform automation testing for backend and integration layers

Test message-driven systems using Kafka and RabbitMQ

Execute regression, integration, and end-to-end test suites

Analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with developers on resolution

Ensure high quality and stability of banking systems in production

Participate in code reviews and QA process improvements

Collaborate closely with development, product, and DevOps teams

Requirements

Middle+ or Senior level experience as an Automation QA Engineer

Strong hands-on experience with Java for test automation

Practical experience with Kafka and RabbitMQ

Solid understanding of QA methodologies and automation best practices

Experience working on complex, enterprise or regulated systems (banking is a strong plus)

Ability to work in a hybrid model with regular on-site visits

English level B2 or higher

Nice to Have

Experience in banking or financial services projects

Experience with CI/CD pipelines

Experience with API testing tools and frameworks

Knowledge of containerized or cloud-based environments