Junior Automation QA Engineer

About the Position

Playtech’s Casino unit is looking for a proactive Junior Automation QA Engineer with strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze requirements and specifications.
• Create various types of test documentation, including checklists, test suites, and Test Plans.
• Create bug reports and tasks in Jira.
• Perform various types of testing.
• Analyze test results, issues, and failures.
• Provide test reports.
• Design and implement automated test cases (UI, API).
• Build and maintain test frameworks (e.g., Appium + TestNG).
• Set up and maintain test environments, test data, and device farms.
• Execute automated tests and report results through CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze failures and identify real bugs versus flaky tests.
• Report, validate, and track defects.
• Maintain and improve the stability of the test framework.

Requirements

• Have 2+ years of experience in software testing, including 1+ years in test automation.
• Have a strong understanding of software testing methodologies, approaches, and best practices.
• Have hands-on experience creating and reviewing test cases, checklists, and test plans.
• Are experienced in various testing types, including functional, load, and stress testing.
• Have worked in Agile environments and understand the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Have experience testing mobile applications on Android and iOS platforms.
• Have built or improved testing processes from scratch.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Are proficient with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and TestRail.
• Communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken.

Automation Skills

• Have base programming skills in Java, with an understanding of programming patterns and principles.
• Have hands-on experience with mobile test automation for Android and iOS hybrid applications using Selenium, Appium, TestNG, and Java.
• Are familiar with version control systems such as Git and SVN.
• Have experience working with REST APIs, JSON, and HTTP-based technologies.
• Have a good understanding of relational databases and SQL.
• Are familiar with BDD, ATDD, and TDD approaches.
• Have experience working with JSON and XML data formats.

Nice to Have

• Experience using AI-powered coding tools such as Cursor to improve development efficiency and accelerate refactoring.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a global scope and inclusive working environment.
• Constant learning and development opportunities and professional growth programs.
• Active lifestyle and mental well-being, supported through sports classes, master classes, and monthly well-being activities.
• Medical insurance.
• Paid vacation days, sick leaves, and national holidays.
• Fully-equipped cozy office space located in the city center (Gulliver, “Palats Sportu” metro station).

About the Company

About Playtech

Founded in 1999, the company has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B business. By leveraging its proprietary technology, Playtech delivers innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging, and entertaining gaming experience.

As the gaming industry's leading technology company, it combines business intelligence-driven software, services, content, and platform technology to drive excellence and innovation across the sector. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtechpeople.com and www.playtech.com.

Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Embracing differences and maintaining transparency in our processes is the core of Playtech's overall commitment to responsible business practices.

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Job Location

• Estonia
• Bulgaria
• Ukraine

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.