Senior QA Automation Engineer at Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia

Košice, Region of Košice, Slovakia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Test Automation, Java, Selenium, UFT, Agile, Defect Analysis, SQL, XML, Analytical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Continuous Learning, Collaboration, Documentation, Quality Assurance, Software Development Lifecycle, Enterprise Network

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Description Our brand Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia entered the life of Košice region in 2006 under the name of T-Systems Slovakia and ever since has been inextricably linked with the region when became one of the founding members of Košice IT Valley. We have managed to grow from scratch to the second largest employer in the eastern part of the country with more than 3900 employees. Our goal is to proactively find new ways to improve and continuously transform into the type of company providing innovative information and communication technology services. Job Description Purpose Senior QA Automation Engineer works as technical lead within QA and test teams and oversees all aspects of software and product testing and quality of development within the company. This includes developing test strategies, drawing up test documents, identifying faults, and reviewing QA reports. Holder of the position leads evaluation of test automation tools and technologies used most appropriate to the project and the transition of testing in various phases of testing process from a manual to an automated approach to minimize the manual test effort. Also, leads the team and is responsible for building test automation frameworks and supports QA teams with QA know-how. Senior QA Automation Engineeer is responsible for definition and update of company quality standards to meet high satisfaction of customers, and for implementation of test frameworks, test architecture and setting up continuous integration in a CI/CD pipeline and leads the entire QA process on one or multiple projects, which includes pre-testing analysis, appropriate software testing and test automation, post-testing analysis from start to finish. Holder of the position is responsible for making sure all released products meet company and industry quality standards and stays current on modern processes, established tools, techniques, and technologies and ensures high degree of quality. Senior QA Automation Engineer has good overview about DevOps methodology and Scaled Agile Framework or similar frameworks and methodologies. About project Automation testing role within the Dedicated Connectivity & Infrastructure (DCI) Hub, focusing on regression testing of highly complex BSS releases before customer rollout. The role supports enterprise-grade network products and applications, ensuring quality, stability, and legal compliance across large-scale, business-critical systems. WHAT YOU WILL DO? Bring senior-level Test Automation expertise Have a strong focus on BSS regression testing for complex enterprise releases Can design and implement automated test cases for highly complex business requirements (Business Epics / Initiatives level) • Master Test Automation Tools & Languages Provide expert-level experience with UFT (current platform) Have expert-level Java automation skills Work confidently with modern tools such as Selenium, Selenide, or Playwright Are ready for migration toward Calypso (future target platform) • Understand Enterprise Network & B2B domains Possess deep knowledge of Enterprise Network business processes Have detailed understanding of B2B connectivity products Understand legally compliant contract and settlement processes • Bring strong Technical & System Knowledge Understand Enterprise Network technologies (e.g., BNG, Access 4.0, Remote Devices) Know common IT/NT testing procedures Have strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) • Excel in Quality Assurance & Defect Management Perform defect analysis, bug reporting, and root cause analysis Produce high‑quality test documentation Collaborate effectively across multiple test levels and business units (BUT, WBV) • Work confidently in Agile environments Have experience in SAFe® and Kanban teams Demonstrate strong cross-functional collaboration in large enterprises Build very good internal networks within Deutsche Telekom • Use modern tooling effectively Jira (Atlassian) Git SQL XML Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills • Support AI & Innovation initiatives Bring hands-on experience with LLMs (e.g., ChatGPT) Have experience with AI-supported migrations (e.g., UFT → Playwright) • Communicate effectively English: very good (mandatory) German: good knowledge is a plus Qualifications YOU WILL SUCCEED IF YOU • Have Master’s degree in Information Technologies • Bring strong Professional Experience 5+ years in Software Development ISTQB certification • Demonstrate advanced IT Technical Skills ICT Overview – Advanced Software QA & Testing – Expert Programming – Advanced Software Test Engineering – Expert Quality Assurance – Expert Agile Tools – Advanced Agile Methods – Advanced DevOps – Intermediate Defect Analysis – Expert Test Automation – Expert Test Case Design – Expert Requirements Analysis – Expert Test Implementation – Expert Documentation – Advanced Agile Development – Advanced Project Management – Advanced Automation Systems – Advanced • Excel in key Soft Skills Strong cross-functional collaboration Effective knowledge transfer Analytical thinking Continuous learning mindset Problem‑solving orientation Customer focus High accuracy and attention to detail Awareness of industry automation trends • Communicate effectively in multiple languages English – Upper Intermediate (B2) German – Intermediate (B1), advantage Additional Information Benefits We believe in balance between work and personal life. An attractive and extensive work-life balance portfolio guarantees lasting motivation for employees and thus a better quality of life, promotes physical and mental well-being and contributes to a positive work environment. All this with the aim of providing more freedom in reconciling work, career growth, private life and individual lifestyle. Therefore we offer to our employees over 25 different benefits to improve their personal and professional life in these areas: Financial benefits Benefits with focus on learning and development Benefits with focus on health and sport Benefits with focus on family and work – life balance Other benefits For more information about our benefits click to Benefits Salary Final salary is negotiable. We are offering base salary depending on seniority level and previous experience of candidate. In addition to base salary we provide variable part and other financial benefits. Base salary will not be lower than 2600€ /brutto. Additional information * Please be informed that our remote working possibility is only available within Slovakia due to European taxation regulation. Location: Remote from Slovakia Company: Deutsche Telekom IT and Telecommunications Slovakia Language: English Job category: Technical positions

Responsibilities

The Senior QA Automation Engineer leads the QA and test teams, overseeing software testing and quality assurance processes. They are responsible for developing test strategies, implementing test frameworks, and ensuring that all released products meet quality standards.