QA Automation Engineer

As a provider of internal IT services for METRO GROUP, METRO SYSTEMS Romania provides specialized consulting to retail companies in all aspects of IT, develops specific solutions along the full value chain and provides a powerful IT infrastructure with a team of over 900 IT professionals.

At METRO SYSTEMS ROMANIA we build the software and digital solutions that powers one of the biggest retailers in the world, Metro Cash & Carry.

What we’re looking for someone to:

Apply testing methodologies during each level of Software Development Life-cycle in order to ensure the product quality
Design and develop test plans and test cases to ensure product quality, while effectively
minimizing manual testing and leading to more efficient test automation coverage
Develop and maintain test automation scripts to support functional and technical aspects of the software, applying the latest techniques in test automation
Performing tests in a Continuous integration environment.
Perform Debugging and Root Cause Analysis of product failures and anomalies
Collaborate with team colleagues to continuously improve testing and coding practice
Validate accuracy and integrity of automated test results and report on testing progress;
Ensure proper version control and configuration management of all tests developed and test environments used;
Provide accurate and relevant information regarding the quality of the systems in both development and production environments;
Create test documentation in support of automated regression testing
Develop and maintain effective automated testing scripts for both web based and non-web based applications

You are a great fit if you have:

Passion for engineering excellence through automation and process improvements;
Understanding of software architecture and design
Proficient with browser debug tools (Firebug, Chrome Developer Tools)
Knowledge of automated API testing
Coding of automated test scripts using programming languages with recommended coding standards and best-practice
Ability to adapt and work with test automation tools currently in place within the organization
Knowledge of test automation design, strategy, planning, best-practice, principles and reporting
Technical troubleshooting ability
Proven experience with programming languages such as: Java, JavaScript
Experience writing and maintaining software automation tests and scripts in
tool such as Selenium, as well as other automation systems
Experience writing SQL queries and interacting with SQL databases
Experience with SVN, GIT or a similar source control tool
Experience with XML
ISTQB Certifications will be considered as an advantage
University degree in information technology or comparable education
Ability to communicate and collaborate efficiently
High interest in continuous learning and development (new tools, technologies,methodologies)
Willingness to take over different roles in international and cross-functional teams
Self-motivation to achieve consistently high quality results
Ability to think out of the box and challenge the status quo
Openness to share knowledge and best practices with the team
Ability to use simplicity in complex projects
Good command of English, both spoken and written


What benefits you'll have:

Flexible working time;
Lunch tickets;
Health and life insurance;
Private pension;
Trainings (technical, soft skills, business, English);
Multicultural, Agile environment that encourages new ideas and innovation;
Gift vouchers;
Fitness centers discounts;
Sports activities & other company events;
Relaxation area;
Free Bookster account;
Fresh orange juice, free coffee, fresh fruits.