Test Automation Engineer

In Cyclad we work with top international IT companies in order to boost their potential in delivering outstanding, cutting-edge technologies that shape the world of the future. We are looking for a Senior Software (Test) Engineer with extensive test experience, who is pragmatic, self-starting and who believes testing is a pivotal role in the development of systems that meet the business needs. It is important that the candidate understands T-Shaping and is willing to grow into a T-Shaped Role.   Project information: • Work Setup: Remote work • Rate: 125 PLN/net/h + VAT (B2B contract) • Language: English (B2+ Required) • Start date: depending on candidate availability Project scope: • Work within an Agile squad delivering the CREST modernization program, focusing on testing while supporting development activities as needed • Build strong business and technical knowledge to contribute across multiple initiatives within the squad • Collaborate with Solution Architects, Product Owners, Technical Leads, CREST application architects, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes • Deliver a coherent end-to-end testing solution covering both functional and non-functional requirements • Define and establish estimation principles for phases of the migration program • Author and own the Test Strategy, proposing the most optimal test approach and presenting it to key stakeholders, with alternative approaches where appropriate • Peer-review test scenarios and test cases, and execute tests to agreed standards • Demonstrate excellent defect management capabilities, including analysis, challenge, and collaboration with other teams • Identify, assess, and escalate risks and issues, proposing mitigation strategies aligned to the criticality of the business domain Skills & Capabilities: • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to extract, interpret, and analyse information from documentation, system data, clients, and colleagues. • Ability to derive both manual and automated test scenarios and cases, documented to agreed standards with full traceability. • Experience with test automation using Java, UFT, and ADS. • Review and assure test deliverables produced by team members for completeness, suitability, and accuracy. • Confident facilitator, able to lead discussions, extract information, and shape effective test approaches and risk mitigations.   Essential Experience: • Strong analytical, system design, and development experience in building distributed, multi-platform solutions. • Hands-on experience with Object-Oriented Design and Java development. • Experience implementing event-driven architectures, including Event Hub technologies such as Kafka and Kafka Streams. • Database design and implementation experience, particularly with Oracle, including strong Java and SQL query development skills. • Extensive experience working in Agile environments, with solid knowledge of BDD and TDD practices. • Experience implementing and working within CI/CD pipelines (ADS). • Strong understanding and practical experience of risk-based testing. • ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing (mandatory) We offer: • Full-time job agreement based on B2B • Private medical care with dental care (covering 70% of costs) + rehabilitation package. Family package option possible • Multisport card (also for an accompanying person) • Life insurance