Senior Test Automation Engineer

About The Role
In this role, you will strengthen the quality and reliability of software supporting critical electricity grid operations in northern and eastern Germany.
Working within the MCCS Grid Control Foundation team, you will shape test automation and integration testing for solutions operating in a Kafka Streams environment, helping ensure dependable software at the heart of the energy transition.
Responsibilities
Design test plans, test strategies, and test scenarios for the team’s software solutions
Execute feature, API, integration, and end-to-end testing to validate functionality and system reliability
Develop and maintain automated tests using Python or Java
Build integration and load-testing scenarios for solutions operating with Apache Kafka and Kafka Streams
Automate UI and end-to-end test scenarios using Playwright
Configure and maintain automated test pipelines in Azure DevOps
Collaborate with engineers and other team members throughout Agile/Scrum delivery, contributing to continuous quality improvement
Requirements
Advanced hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and Kafka Streams, including integration and load testing
Strong experience in test automation, using Python and/or Java and testing Angular-based applications
Practical expertise in feature, API, integration, and end-to-end testing
Proven ability to create test plans, test designs, and comprehensive test scenarios
Hands-on experience with Playwright for UI and end-to-end test automation
Practical experience with Azure DevOps, particularly automated test pipelines and CI/CD workflows
Proven experience collaborating within Agile/Scrum engineering teams
Fluent English for effective collaboration in an international project environment
SoftServe is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, disability, health condition, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Work arrangement
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