SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

at  SVITLA SYSTEMS

Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for a Senior QA Specialist for a full-time position (40 hours per week) in Romania. Our client is a leading provider of video analysis solutions for loss prevention and security. It offers a cloud-based platform that acts as a hub to analyze the video stream to find the key points of data and create alerts and reports. It provides motion alerts by detecting unusual motion by setting regions of the camera views and provides alerts when activity happens. It offers a wide range of tools to keep track of important events and history and identify outlying patterns and incidents. The subscription-based software connects the camera footage with the POS data to review all POS transactions. It pairs them with the corresponding real-time video, creating a dashboard of searchable moments. These moments allow to filter by specific incidents like movement in a room, particular purchases, and unusual staff behavior. The company is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, with regional representation worldwide, and serves the retail, banking, and restaurant industries. The project duration is 3-6 months, with an option to extend. You will be at the forefront of automating the manual testing processes and creating a robust framework that ensures the highest quality of software solutions. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, creativity, and a keen eye for detail, as you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining automation scripts and tests for front-end and back-end applications. Your work will significantly reduce manual testing efforts, increase efficiency, and expedite the release cycles, substantially impacting the product’s success.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional experience in QA automation, with a proven track record of developing automated tests from scratch.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience evaluating and maintaining a scalable automation framework and integration into CI/CD pipelines.
• A strong sense of ownership and are committed to managing projects.
• Strong proficiency in writing automation test scripts using Python and Playwright.
• Familiarity with Pytest as an automation framework.
• Good knowledge of Git and version control best practices.
• Knowledge of the Linux environment.
• A foundational understanding of how AWS services support SaaS applications for IoT environments.
• Experience with various testing methodologies in the front end (e.g., mobile and web applications) and back end (e.g., cloud and API).
• Experience with performance testing tools and methodologies to ensure the robustness and scalability of applications.
• In-depth knowledge of test management software.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and provide effective solutions.
• A passion for technical challenges, a drive for success, and the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and maintain automation frameworks, ensuring seamless execution, robust reporting, and CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Python, Playwright, and/or JavaScript.
• Collaborate with the QA team to review and understand test cases, identifying opportunities for automation.
• Initiate and document the automation strategy from scratch, creating and implementing new automated tests for front and backend applications (web, mobile, cloud, API).
• Manage and report on test execution using test management software.
• Analyze the efficiency of automation testing, including time savings, the number of bugs caught, and code adaptability.
• Work under tight deadlines and effectively juggle multiple requests from different teams.
• Identify, track, and record bugs found.
• Act as a mentor for automation testing as the team grows.
• Demonstrate a significant impact by improving release turnaround time through efficient and effective automation strategies.

We Offer:

• US and EU projects based on advanced technologies.
• Well-established remote culture and flexible working hours.
• No trial period.
• Annual performance appraisals.
• Competitive compensation in USD gross based on skills and experience.
• B2B contract with Svitla Systems Inc. (US legal entity).
• 20 vacation days, 10 national holidays, and 5 paid sick leaves.
• 3 additional days of paid vacation for special life events (marriage, childbirth, etc).
• Bonuses for recommendations of new employees.
• Bonuses for article writing, public talks, and other activities.
• Free webinars, meetups, and conferences organized by Svitla.
• Awesome team, friendly and supportive community!

About Svitla:
Svitla Systems is a global trusted IT solutions company headquartered in California, with business and development offices throughout the US, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Svitla is an outspoken advocate of workplace flexibility, best known for its well-established remote culture, individual approach to our teammate’s professional and personal growth, and family-like environment.
Since 2003, Svitla has served a wide range of clients, from innovative start-ups in California to mega-large corporations such as Ingenico, Amplience, InvoiceASAP and Global Citizen. At Svitla, developers work with clients’ teams directly, building lasting and successful partnerships, as a result of seamless integration with on-site processes.
Svitla Systems’ global mission is to build a business that contributes to the well-being of our partners, personnel and their families, improves our communities, and makes a lasting difference in the world. Join us!

• Evaluate and maintain automation frameworks, ensuring seamless execution, robust reporting, and CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Python, Playwright, and/or JavaScript.
• Collaborate with the QA team to review and understand test cases, identifying opportunities for automation.
• Initiate and document the automation strategy from scratch, creating and implementing new automated tests for front and backend applications (web, mobile, cloud, API).
• Manage and report on test execution using test management software.
• Analyze the efficiency of automation testing, including time savings, the number of bugs caught, and code adaptability.
• Work under tight deadlines and effectively juggle multiple requests from different teams.
• Identify, track, and record bugs found.
• Act as a mentor for automation testing as the team grows.
• Demonstrate a significant impact by improving release turnaround time through efficient and effective automation strategies