Senior Test Automation Engineer

Required skills: ISTQB Foundation, Test Automation Itera is looking for a Senior Test Automation Engineer who will join our team in the future. Right now we don't hire for a specific position for a certain client, rather we would like to build a pipeline of candidates who like Itera and we like them back. 😊 We are looking for an open-minded person, who confesses continuous self-development and is able to solve challenging tasks under guidance\support or individually. This position will be ideal for someone looking for an opportunity to work in an international self-motivated team using modern technologies. In this role you will : 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. Be able to critically evaluate and take ownership of AI-generated output, ensure code quality, maintainability, security, and architectural alignment. Requirements: At least 3-year experience within test automation. Experience in troubleshooting SW/system issues and identifying root causes of failures in automated tests. Experience with 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. Willingness to learn and work proactively, with the ability to make decisions within an empowered team. Experience with version management systems (Git). Nice to have: Education from IT – Bachelor or higher. Experience in load testing (JMeter). Knowledge of performance testing tools. Hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar AI tools) for test automation tasks. Experience working on international, cross-functional teams. Personal requirements: English: upper intermediate, both verbal and written. Open-minded personality who enjoys trying out new technologies. Strong communication skills. Customer and result-oriented approach. Ready to take responsibility. Analytical mindset, attention to details. Self-organized and result-oriented. Energetic and proactive. 😊 We offer to you: At Itera you’ll enjoy an unique Nordic Culture , which is a 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. Strong work and life balance , and flexibility. The 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 professional.