Senior Test Automation Engineer

About the Position

Founded in 1998, Itera is one of the most experienced technology companies in the Nordics. At Itera, we share a commitment to making a positive difference by applying our expertise to projects that truly matter and have a meaningful impact on people’s lives.

Position brief description: Itera is looking for a Senior Software Tester / Automation Engineer who will join our team to work for a premier Norwegian product company. The customer is a leading software provider specializing in the global marine and energy insurance sectors. They develop mission-critical systems used by top-tier underwriters and brokers to manage complex risks and claims.

We are looking for an open-minded person, who confesses continuous self-development and is able to solve challenging tasks under guidance or independently. This position is ideal for those who are looking for an opportunity to work in an international, self-motivated team and work with modern technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain manual and automated test documentation, including test plans, checklists, and test cases across the full testing lifecycle.
• Engage in early-stage requirements review and shift-left testing practices to identify quality risks before development begins.
• Develop and maintain automated UI and API test scripts using Playwright.
• Execute and optimize large-scale regression, functional, and integration test suites, improving stability, reducing flakiness, and increasing execution speed.
• Build, enhance, and modernize the test automation framework, including upgrading core libraries and reducing technical debt.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and developers to gather technical requirements, clarify acceptance criteria, and contribute to planning new solutions.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional team members in a self-organized, empowered team environment.
• Ability to critically evaluate and take ownership of AI-generated output, ensuring code quality, maintainability, security, and architectural alignment.

Requirements

• Education from IT - Bachelor or higher
• At least 3 years of experience
• Experience in troubleshooting software/system issues and identifying root causes of failures in automated tests
• Experience in building and maintaining test automation frameworks
• Practical experience with UI and API automation (Playwright + TypeScript)
• Practical experience of API testing
• Experience with continuous integration, build pipelines, and automated test execution
• Experience with version management systems (Git)
• English: upper intermediate, both verbal and written

Nice to Have

• Experience in insurance software
• Experience in load testing (JMeter)
• Knowledge of performance testing tools
• Hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) for test automation tasks
• Experience working on international, cross-functional teams
• Open-minded and enjoys trying out new technology
• Customer and result oriented

We Offer

• Unique Nordic Culture with opportunities for self-development
• Strong work-life balance and flexibility
• Ability to focus on your work with minimum bureaucracy and micromanagement
• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid Mode, combining opportunities of work from the office and from home
• Opportunity to grow and develop as a professional
• Transparent career development and a planned individual career path
• Competitive compensation: 20 days of paid vacation, 100% paid sick leaves (3 paid sick days without sick list)
• Medical insurance program

About the Company

At Itera, you’ll enjoy a Unique Nordic Culture, which is at the core of our DNA, business approach, and values. The company culture revolves around this concept, creating multiple opportunities for the self-development of our people - both professionally and personally.

Locations: Kyiv, Lviv, Ukraine

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Work Location Type: Hybrid