Senior Automation Tester

Endava
Hybrid
Regular employment
4 - 15 years of experience
Full Time
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Responsibilities
Company Description
Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.
By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.
From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.
Job Description
Our Testers work with project teams to ensure software quality through systematic test planning, execution, and defect tracking, ensuring functionality, performance, and reliability of applications before deployment. With deep knowledge of various types of applications, databases, and operating systems, they maintain high standards of product excellence and user satisfaction.
Our client is Kingfisher, a British multinational home improvement company, headquartered in London. The organization is currently expanding the Quality Engineering team and, as part of this initiative, we are currently seeking a skilled Senior Automation Tester to join our ranks.
In this role, you will play an integral part in our innovative tech hub, engaging with various aspects of technology. The position is a hybrid one, based in Cluj, requiring office presence two days per week
Responsibilities:
- Your main responsibilities will be to test software systems, you will review and analyze documentation, specifications and understand the business requirements;
- You will be mostly involved in investigating, analyzing and writing tests for reported defects.
- Implement best practices for test automation to optimize test execution efficiency.
- Contribute to test planning and strategy, collaborating with QA and development teams to define test objectives, scope, and schedules.
- Provide input on risk assessment and mitigation strategies related to automated testing.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience
- 2+ years of experience in Release Management (leading QAAT/UAT and release campaigns)
- 2+ years of experience in coordinating team members upskilling
- 2+ years of experience in coordinating test activities and mitigating risks with stakeholders
- Knowledge of automated testing methods & frameworks
- OOP knowledge – Java, RestAssured, Cucumber (desirable)
- Strong knowledge and experience in Web Services/API testing (REST API).
- Proficiency in understanding software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies (e.g., black-box testing, white-box testing, regression testing).
- Strong analytical and organizational skills and attention to details
- Proficiency in executing automated and manual test cases and accurately documenting test results.
- Familiarity with bug tracking systems and experience in defect identification, reporting, and tracking.
- Desirable: ISTQB Certification or other relevant certifications (OCP 11 - 17)
Additional Information
Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:
- Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;
- Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
- Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
- Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
- Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.
Our diversity makes us stronger - it drives meaningful change and enables us to build innovative technology solutions. We are committed to creating an inclusive community where all of us, regardless of background, identity, or personal characteristics, feels valued, respected, and free from discrimination. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals and base hiring decisions on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential.