Ixilix is looking for a proactive and highly motivated Senior AQA Engineer to join our fast-growing team.
This is a great opportunity for a Senior Automation QA engineer who wants to:
β’ work with a modern tech stack (Python, Pytest, Playwright, FastAPI, NextJS, React, GitLab, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kibana, LangChain)
β’ take on a leadership role, mentoring engineers and shaping the team's technical culture
β’ build scalable test automation architectures
β’ develop scripts, tools, and apps for other teams
β’ define the automation strategy and drive engineering excellence across the AQA team
β’ create complex scenarios for load tests (Locust)
β’ use any AI tools of your choice
Our team has a friendly atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable.
We are open to new ideas, encourage collaboration, and value every team memberβs input.
Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
β’ Own the Automation Strategy: Lead the design and evolution of the test automation architecture to ensure scalability and reliability
β’ Drive Engineering Excellence: Enforce high coding standards through code reviews and the adoption of modern, robust testing patterns
β’ Mentor and Grow the Team: Foster a culture of technical excellence by mentoring team members and sharing knowledge on new tools and techniques
β’ Optimize Processes: Continuously audit and improve AQA processes to minimize feedback loops and maximize efficiency
Automation & Development
β’ Design, develop, and maintain automated tests using Python and Pytest (API tests + UI tests with Playwright)
β’ Develop and run complex scenarios for load tests using Python (Locust)
β’ Develop and maintain automation tools using different technologies (FastAPI, React, Docker, etc.)
β’ Develop scripts, tools, and apps for other teams (for example, the QA team or integration management team)
β’ Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
β’ Contribute to documentation for processes and codebases
Process & Collaboration
β’ Work closely with AQA, MQA, BE, and FE engineers
β’ Be part of the feature development process: participate in meetings, requirement reviews, and mockup reviews
β’ Demo results at the end of each sprint
Requirements:
β’ 5+ years of experience as an AQA Engineer
β’ 3+ years of strong Python and Pytest experience
β’ Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring other AQA engineers
β’ Proven experience designing test automation frameworks and architectural patterns
β’ Deep knowledge of OOP, design patterns, and engineering best practices (SOLID, DRY, KISS)
β’ Strong experience in API and UI testing
β’ English level: B1+; Ukrainian: C1
Nice to have:
β’ Experience with Kubernetes
β’ Basic knowledge of modern frontend frameworks (React/NextJS)
β’ Experience with load testing tools like Locust
What we offer:
Rewards & Celebrations
- Quarterly Bonus System
- Team Buildings Compensations
- Memorable Days Financial Benefit
Learning & Development
- Annual fixed budget for personal learning
- English Language Courses Compensation
Time Off & Leave
- Paid Annual Leave (Vacation) - 24 working days
- Sick leave - unlimited number of days, fully covered
Wellbeing Support
- Mental Health Support (Therapy Compensation)
- Holiday Helper Service
Workplace Tools & Assistance
- Laptop provided by Company (after probation)
Work conditions:
- Remote work from EU
- Flexible 8-hour workday, typically between 9:00 - 18:00 CET
- Five working days, Monday to Friday
- Public holidays observed according to Ukrainian legislation
- Business trips to Bratislava every 3-6 months (company provides compensation of expenses)
At Ixilix, we value transparency, trust, and ownership. We believe that great results come from people who care - about their work, their team, and the impact they create.
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