Senior AQA Engineer

test task +1 tech interview + final cultural fit interview

"AQA - 5+ years (expert-level proficiency in JavaScript as the primary scripting language; working knowledge of Python or Java is a strong plus.)
deep, hands-on expertise with WebdriverIO (WDIO) as the primary automation framework. Experience with additional frameworks such as Cypress, Appium, Playwright, or similar is highly valued
proficiency with API testing tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or similar"

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 6+ years of professional experience in software quality assurance, with a strong focus on test automation.
• Expert-level proficiency in JavaScript as the primary scripting language; working knowledge of Python or Java is a strong plus.
• Deep, hands-on expertise with WebdriverIO (WDIO) as the primary automation framework. Experience with additional frameworks such as Cypress, Appium, Playwright, or similar is highly valued.
• Hands-on experience leveraging AI-powered testing tools and AI-assisted development tools to accelerate test creation, maintenance, and defect detection.
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies across functional, regression, integration, performance, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Proficiency with API testing tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or similar.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong working knowledge of version control systems (Git).
• Excellent command of the English language, speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as this is an international company and English is the primary language of communication and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with performance and load testing tools (Locust, JMeter, k6, Gatling).
• Familiarity with containerization and cloud platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience testing AI/ML-based applications, including model output validation and prompt-based testing strategies.
• ISTQB or equivalent QA certification.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with security testing fundamentals, including common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10), authentication/authorization testing, and secure API testing practices.
• Hands-on experience with web proxy and security testing tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Charles Proxy, or Fiddler for traffic inspection, request manipulation, and vulnerability discovery.

Core Competencies

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and drive quality standards across teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to clearly document test strategies, results, and defects, and to collaborate effectively with cross-functional, distributed teams.
• Ownership mindset and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, international environment.