Senior QA Automation Engineer

Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience in software quality assurance and test automation, with demonstrated ownership of complex automation solutions.
• Proven experience designing or significantly improving a test automation framework.
• Deep expertise in at least one area, such as framework architecture and design patterns, CI/CD integration, test data management, API testing, or debugging and flaky test prevention. We don't expect you to be equally strong in every area listed here.
• Experience mentoring or technically supporting other QA or automation engineers.

Technical skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright.
• Strong programming skills in TypeScript, including the ability to design maintainable automation architecture and apply appropriate design patterns.
• Strong hands-on experience with testing RESTful APIs: chaining requests, handling authentication, validating responses and schemas, and structuring API test code so it stays maintainable.
• Experience designing automated quality gates and integrating test suites into CI/CD pipelines (we use GitLab CI; experience with other CI tools is fine).
• Practical experience diagnosing and preventing flaky tests, test-environment issues, and pipeline failures.
• Experience with test data management and reliable test-environment setup.
• Experience conducting automation code reviews and improving code quality standards.
• Everyday use of AI-assisted tools in development and testing, with the ability to spot subtle problems in AI-generated code and plans (wrong abstractions, missed edge cases) and keep code quality high.
• Experience building test suites with reliability in mind from the start: telemetry, retry logic, and reporting that make failures easy to diagnose.

Testing knowledge

• Strong understanding of testing principles, including choosing the right test layer for a scenario (unit, integration, E2E) based on cost and value, risk-based testing, exploratory testing, regression testing, and coverage analysis.
• Hands-on experience with exploratory and manual testing, not only automation.

Ways of working

• Ability to make sound technical decisions in ambiguous situations and clearly explain the reasoning behind them.
• Strong analytical, debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with developers, Product, Design, and other stakeholders.
• Strong ownership mindset and the ability to drive initiatives from problem identification through implementation and measurable improvement.
• Being honest about progress, blockers, and what you don't know; disagreeing constructively and committing once a decision is made; taking feedback seriously, including in code review.
• Interest in the product and its users, and the ability to explain quality issues in business terms (for example, impact on customers or bookings).

Nice to have:

• Experience with Go-based backend services and troubleshooting distributed applications.
• Experience building or maintaining automation for backend-heavy systems.
• Experience with contract testing.
• Experience with performance, reliability, security, or accessibility testing.
• Knowledge of SEO/SEA and automated validation of SEO-related requirements.
• Experience influencing quality practices across multiple teams or products.

Senior QA Automation Engineer

About the company

Invia x Travelplanet.pl x Wakacje.pl is one of the largest travel groups in Europe. Every year we help more than 6 million people plan their trips. Behind that sit teams in IT, Product, Data, Marketing, HR, Finance, Sales and Customer Experience, who build the tools and services those travelers use. Whichever team you join, your work shows up in how people plan and experience their holidays.

Your next stop:

We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer who combines strong technical expertise with a quality-first mindset and a passion for building reliable testing solutions at scale. In this role, you will take ownership of test automation strategy within your area, design and evolve automation frameworks, and help teams deliver high-quality products through effective quality engineering practices. Working closely with developers, product managers, and fellow QA engineers, you will influence technical decisions, drive continuous improvements, and mentor others while ensuring quality remains an integral part of the software development lifecycle.

Our offer

• Opportunities for professional development aligned with current business needs and your individual career goals,
• A benefits cafeteria platform – we do not decide what siuts for you, you can choose from life insurance, a sports card, and lunch and shopping vouchers,
• Cooperation in international environment,
• Access to Audioteka and Pilot WP, helping you balance personal development with moments of relaxation,
• An openness to innovation and AI-powered tools that support our daily work and help us achieve even better results,
• Discounts on our products for you, your family, and friends,
• Comfortable office in convenient location (Gdańsk – Alchemia; Wrocław - Legnicka Business Garden​), along with a friendly and informal atmosphere that encourages collaboration,
• Option to join International educational trips, so you can see the destinations and hotels from our portfolio for yourself,
• A culture built on trust, open communication, feedback, and appreciation (because the best journeys begin with a great team),
• Team where #Explore #Engage #Enjoy build our travel mindset.

,[ Own and drive test automation strategy within your area, balancing risk, coverage, execution time, and maintenance costs., Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated tests across appropriate layers of the testing pyramid, with a strong focus on end-to-end testing., Define the right balance between automated and manual testing, including exploratory and smoke testing where appropriate., Analyze requirements, architecture, and product risks to identify quality gaps and improve testability early in the development process., Own and evolve the E2E automation framework, making architecture decisions that ensure reliability, scalability, and maintainability., Build and maintain automated tests using Playwright and TypeScript, including API testing and API-driven test scenarios., Design and maintain quality gates in CI/CD pipelines, ensuring reliable execution, reporting, and fast feedback for development teams., Proactively identify and eliminate flaky tests, unstable environments, and pipeline issues through root-cause analysis and long-term improvements., Define and maintain effective test data management practices, including test data setup, isolation, cleanup, and security., Conduct automation code reviews, promote engineering best practices, and help maintain high code quality standards., Create and maintain technical documentation related to automation frameworks, test execution, and quality processes., Collaborate closely with developers, Product Managers, and QA Engineers to improve product quality and delivery effectiveness., Mentor less experienced QA engineers, support technical problem solving, and contribute to recruitment activities when needed., Drive continuous improvement of testing frameworks, tooling, engineering practices, and quality processes across the team.] Requirements: Playwright, Test automation, TypeScript, REST API, CI/CD, Test management, AI, Analytical skills, Communication skills, Golang, SEO Additionally: Private healthcare, Flexible working hours, Life insurance, Discounts, Free coffee, No dress code.