QA Automation Engineer at Zesty

Tel-Aviv, Tel-Aviv District, Israel -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

QA Automation, Backend Testing, Data Testing, Automation Frameworks, Python, API Testing, CI/CD Pipelines, Relational Databases, Test Plans, Technical Documentation, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Cloud Platforms, Kubernetes

Industry

Software Development

Description

Welcome to Zesty, a dynamic startup at the forefront of cloud optimization innovation! Zesty’s Mission Zesty is a startup company specializing in automated optimization solutions, aiming to help organizations reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency. The company offers a range of products designed for DevOps and FinOps teams responsible for managing cloud usage within organizations. Position Overview: We are looking for a QA Automation Engineer to join Zesty’s engineering team and take ownership of backend and data-focused test automation. This role is centered on validating complex backend services, data flows, and cloud-based systems, with understanding of full end-to-end flow (including frontend). You will design and maintain scalable automated test suites that ensure backend functionality, data accuracy, system reliability, and high-quality releases in a distributed, cloud-native environment. The role requires strong technical skills, independence, and close collaboration with backend developers, data engineers, and product managers. Your ownership will include: Take an active part in the entire software development lifecycle, with a strong focus on backend and data-related components. Design, develop, and maintain automated tests for backend services, APIs, and data pipelines. Validate data integrity and business logic across multiple data sources and environments. Build and maintain test plans, test scripts, and test data to support reliable, production-ready releases. Continuously improve automation infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Ensure strong automated test coverage for backend and data features. Perform root cause analysis of issues found in automation and communicate findings clearly. Work closely with Backend, Data Engineering, and Product teams to review requirements and define effective automation strategies. Troubleshoot technical challenges independently and propose practical, scalable solutions. Stay up to date with backend and data automation best practices, tools, and industry trends. Requirements 3+ years of experience in QA Automation, with a strong focus on backend and data testing. Hands-on experience with automation frameworks such as Pytest or similar. Proficiency in Python (or similar scripting/programming language). Strong understanding of API testing, backend architectures, and data-driven systems. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins. Good understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL; Databricks is a plus). Experience writing clear test plans and technical documentation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail. Self-driven, independent, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams. Nice to Have: Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerized environments. Experience testing data platforms or cloud cost / usage systems. Why is it exciting being a Zester- At Zesty, we're a team of driven, forward-thinkers passionate about pushing the boundaries of cloud optimization. Our culture encourages creativity, curiosity, and a willingness to embrace challenges. We care about: Diversity & Inclusion - Be yourself! We welcome employees from all backgrounds and have created a workplace where everyone can feel empowered. Transparency - Transparency: We share our success stories, failures, processes, numbers, and everything in between. If you want to know something that wasn't shared with you – just ask! One Team- We genuinely trust each other which enables us to act as one team working together toward the same mission. All team members are equally important Open Communication & Feedback -When facing challenges, we always look for fresh ideas and ways to overcome them and We embrace constructive feedback that can and should be given to anyone Ego is out at the door - Ego obscures and disrupts everything: the planning process, the ability to take good advice, and the ability to accept constructive feedback. We operate with a high degree of humility.

Responsibilities

The QA Automation Engineer will design and maintain automated test suites for backend services and data flows, ensuring system reliability and data accuracy. This role involves close collaboration with development teams and continuous improvement of automation infrastructure.