Test Automation Engineer

Shape the utilities market of the future with us!

We are looking for a Test Automation Engineer with 3–6 years of strong experience in Java and JavaScript/TypeScript, with hands-on expertise in Playwright. The role focuses on building scalable automation frameworks from scratch, integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, reliable releases.

What is the role about?

Key Responsibilities:

Test Automation & Framework Development

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks from scratch using Java and/or JavaScript/TypeScript

• Develop and execute automated test suites for UI and API testing, ensuring high coverage and stability

• Implement end-to-end automation using Playwright and related automation libraries

• Ensure automation solutions follow best practices for maintainability, performance, and scalability

CI/CD & Test Execution

• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI and/or Jenkins

• Manage test execution, reporting, and traceability using JIRA, Xray, and TestRail

• Maintain automation code using Git, following best practices for branching, reviews, and version control

• Support environment configuration and test setup for consistent execution across environments

Analysis, Quality & Collaboration

• Analyze test results, identify root causes, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues efficiently

• Improve automation reliability and execution performance through continuous refactoring and optimization

• Contribute to overall test strategy, automation standards, and reporting practices

• Actively participate in requirement analysis and mapping automated tests to requirements

API & Integration Testing

• Design and execute API and integration tests using Playwright request context

• Implement authentication setup via APIs (token/session generation) to optimize test execution

• Perform contract validation, response verification, and chaining of API + UI test flows

• Maintain traceability between automated tests and requirements in JIRA/Xray/TestRail

We are always looking for support in the following areas:

Your Role at a Glance

Required skills and qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–6 years of experience in test automation engineering

• Strong hands-on experience with Java and/or JavaScript/TypeScript

• Proven experience in automation framework design and implementation (from scratch or major enhancements)

• Hands-on expertise with Playwright for end-to-end test automation

• Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts with practical experience in GitLab CI and/or Jenkins

• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools: JIRA, Xray, TestRail

• Strong understanding of test strategies, automation best practices, and reporting

Preferred skills and qualifications

Preferred Skills :

• Experience with API automation (REST) and integration testing

• Familiarity with test data management, stubbing, and mocking techniques

• Exposure to Docker, containerized test execution, or cloud-based CI/CD pipelines

• Experience with parallel test execution and test optimization strategies

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar) for test environments

• Experience with performance, reliability, or non-functional testing

• Understanding of microservices-based architectures

• Familiarity with BDD frameworks or behavior-driven testing approaches

• Experience working in Agile / Scrum development environments

Your profile

What You Bring to the Team

Why us?

Sounds interesting? Great, let’s get to know each other. Send your application and let us know why we could be a great match!

Why You’ll Love It Here

Cuculus GmbH Germany | Lindenstraße 9-11, 98693 Ilmenau | Großer Brockhaus 1, 04103 Leipzig | Anger 63, 99084 Erfurt | United Arabic Emirates | Swiss Tower, Cluster Y, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai | South Africa, 16 North Road, 2196 Gauteng, Johannesburg