Senior QA Automation Engineer with Expertise in Video

*This position is fully remote only for employment in Bulgaria. However, people can also work in one of our offices in Sofia or Varna if they prefer to. 

About DataArt

DataArt is a global software engineering firm and a trusted technology partner for market leaders and visionaries. Our world-class team designs and engineers data-driven, cloud-native solutions to deliver immediate and enduring business value.

We promote a culture of radical respect, prioritizing your personal well-being as much as your expertise. We stand firmly against prejudice and inequality, valuing each of our employees equally.

We respect the autonomy of others before all else, offering remote, onsite, and hybrid work options. Our Learning and development centers, R&D labs, and mentorship programs encourage professional growth.

Our long-term approach to collaboration with clients and colleagues alike focuses on building partnerships that extend beyond one-off projects. We provide the ability to switch between projects and technology stacks, creating opportunities for exploration through our learning and networking systems to advance your career.

Position Overview

Our client envisions creating a reliable, scalable, and user-friendly ticketing and streaming platform for high school sports in the US.

The goal of the project is to ensure a seamless experience for parents, students, and fans in purchasing tickets and streaming live events. The platform will be easily accessible from any device, anywhere, at any time.

We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer with expertise in Video, Python, SQL, and ETL testing to ensure the reliability and quality of our systems through innovative automation solutions. In this role, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our microservices through meticulous testing, automation, and data validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automated testing solutions using Playwright, Python, Postman, and AWS to ensure system reliability
• Perform comprehensive data validation to maintain high-quality data standards
• Utilize strong SQL skills to validate database queries and ensure they align with business logic
• Test microservices using unit and integration testing frameworks, including Postman, pytest, and (optionally) Kafka
• Build and improve testing tools to streamline processes and increase testing efficiency
• Conduct in-depth analysis of identified defects, assigning appropriate priority and severity levels

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in web application test automation (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium)
• 3+ years of experience writing automated tests (JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, JS/TS preferred)
• 1+ years of experience working with AWS, testing both monolithic and distributed systems
• Experience in video streaming testing
• Experience with API testing principles, including endpoint testing, request and response validation, handling authentication mechanisms (like OAuth, JWT), and working with different HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE). Experience writing clean, performant code in GraphQL/REST APIs, always taking into consideration performance and best practices
• Experience writing optimized code for GraphQL/REST APIs
• Understanding of UI testing best practices

What we Offer

• Unique corporate culture – no micromanagement, friendly atmosphere, freedom, and mutual respect
• Flexible schedule – ability to change projects, to work from home, and to try yourself in different roles
• Professional Development Map – a comprehensive map of your professional development within DataArt
• We hire people not for a project, but for the company. If the project (or your work in it) is over, you go to another project or to a paid “Idle”.
• Social benefits – additional health insurance, life insurance, sports card, etc.
• Opportunity to work from another DataArt office in a different city or country (temporary or permanently)
• Free English courses
• Cozy office with a great atmosphere
• Snacks, drinks, and fruits are always available

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