QA Automation Engineer (Middle)

We are Your Next Agency, a digital agency from the Netherlands specializing in websites, web, and mobile applications for over 6 years. Our focus is on custom end-to-end software development, and we’re proud to be an official Craft CMS partner.

We work across a wide range of domains — from traveltech to e-commerce — which allows our team to deepen their expertise and develop strong engineering intuition.

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Middle Automation QA Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining automated tests to ensure the quality and reliability of our software. You will collaborate closely with our development and QA teams to integrate automated testing into our CI/CD pipelines and produce comprehensive test reports using Allure. This position demands a strong hands-on experience with Playwright and Pytest, as well as proficiency with GitLab.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright and Pytest, ensuring thorough coverage of critical application functionalities.

• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable Python code for automated tests following best practices and design patterns.

• Continuously optimize and improve the test automation framework to address evolving project requirements.

• Integrate automated testing into the existing GitLab CI/CD pipeline to guarantee continuous testing throughout the development lifecycle.

• Utilize Allure to generate detailed and actionable test reports, facilitating rapid identification and resolution of issues.

• Monitor and troubleshoot test failures to ensure reliable and consistent test execution.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, QA lead and product managers to define testing strategies and ensure alignment with project goals.

• Participate actively in code reviews and contribute to the enhancement of quality standards across the organization.

• Provide technical guidance to peers on automation best practices and emerging technologies.

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with Python, including strong command of object-oriented programming principles.

• Solid experience in developing and maintaining automated tests using Playwright and Pytest or similar frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress).

• Experience with testing REST APIs and using tools like Postman or others.

• Proficiency with Git for version control; experience working with GitLab, particularly in managing CI/CD pipelines.

• Working knowledge of test management tools Allure (preferred), TestRail or similar for effective test reporting and analysis.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.

• Proven ability to work effectively in an Agile/Scrum environment, managing multiple tasks and priorities.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.

• English speaking skills B1+

What we offer:

• Competitive and stable salary in USD.
• Professional growth under strong tech leads.
• Time for testing, refactoring, and pair programming.
• Paid vacation (25 working days).
• No bureaucracy or long meetings.
• Gym membership and English courses covered.
• Paid courses, software licenses, and certifications.
• Transparent hiring process, fast offer turnaround.
• Salary review once a year.