QA API AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
Employment type: Full Time, Hybrid, Standard working time
Job Level: Mid and Senior level

ABOUT US

We are part of a group of technology companies with over 25 years of history and a proven track record of creating high-tech platforms for managing online payments, massive networks of users, data and internet traffic. It is a leader in providing services in the field of Software development, Technical Compliance and Managed IT services for regulated institutions, auditing and certification according to PCI-DSS and ISO27001 and ISO/IEC20000-1 standards.

It also offers Cloud and hosting solutions for corporate customers as well as Managed DevOps services for customers in Europe and North America. The company has over 200 experts and its office locations in: Sofia – Bulgaria, Kiel – Germany, London – United Kingdom, Barcelona – Spain, Vilnius – Lithuania, Warsaw – Poland, Bratislava – Slovakia and Tirana – Albania.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a QA API Automation Engineer to play a key role in the validation of our backend architecture and service integrations. Your work will be crucial in ensuring our banking APIs are scalable, secure, and performance. The ideal candidate combines strong automation skills with a solid understanding of backend systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain, and execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end tests for APIs
• Design, create, and implement automation test scripts using Karate, Cucumber (Java), JUnit or REST Assured
• Work with cross-functional teams including project stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle
• Conversion of manual test scripting into automation test scripts
• Execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyze results
• Identify, isolate, and report defects/ bugs found during testing
• Conduct post-release/post-implementation checks
• Perform API and backend testing with tools like Postman, database queries, and Swagger
• Configuration and maintenance of testing tools and environments
• Merging a clear reporting platform for automated test runs
• Continuously improving test automation tools and test strategy

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of experience in a software development / QA role with a focus on API automation testing
• Experience in automation frameworks/tools such as Karate, Cucumber (Java), JUnit, REST Assured
• Hands-on experience with Postman and database testing
• Experience with API documentation and mocking tools (e.g., Swagger, Mockito)
• Understanding of Defect Tracking tools such as Jira, Confluence, etc.
• Experience working in an Agile / Scrum environment
• Experience developing test strategies, test plans, and test cases
• Troubleshooting and issue diagnosing skills
• Strong collaboration with developers and other QA team members
• Good level of English language – both written and spoken
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

ADVANTAGES

• Experience with Azure DevOps
• Familiarity with banking systems and regulations is a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary package – because your talent deserves it
• Extended health & dental insurance – we’ve got your back (and teeth)
• Corporate gym membership rates – stay strong, code longer
• Supportive & collaborative culture – zero egos, just great teamwork
• Flexible working hours – results matter, not time spent at a desk
• Hybrid work model – work from home or join us at the office
• Office perks – unlimited coffee, snacks, and a stocked fridge
• Regular team events – from teambuildings to epic parties

If you have the required skills and experience, and you are passionate about ensuring the quality of banking systems, we would love to hear from you!