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IBM Senior Test Automation Engineer in Kosice, Slovakia
Introduction
You’ve been around the block, you know your frameworks, and you’re ready to own the automation strategy — not just contribute to it. We’re looking for a Senior Test Automation Engineer who can level up our quality game at IBM Consulting and bring others along for the ride.
Your role and responsibilities
What you’ll be doing:
Design, build, and evolve automation frameworks that actually scale — diverse testing needs, covered
Be the go-to technical voice on automation tools, tech choices, and methodology decisions
Run thorough code reviews and mentor junior engineers — share what you know, make the team stronger
Spot bottlenecks before they become problems and drive improvements using Agile and DevOps principles
Identify risks in the automation process early and put strategies in place to keep things running smoothly
Optimize test suite performance — fast feedback loops, no compromises on coverage or accuracy
Required technical and professional expertise
What you bring:
6+ years of hands-on test automation experience — you’ve seen things, you’ve fixed things
Deep understanding of software testing principles — not just the theory, but how to apply it
Advanced coding skills in Java, Python, or JavaScript — you write code others want to read
Expert-level knowledge of at least one framework: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, or Robot Framework
Solid API testing skills — REST, SOAP, the works
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines — Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Bitbucket
Sharp analytical thinking — you don’t just find root causes, you fix them
Load and stress testing experience with JMeter or LoadRunner
Comfort with relational databases and SQL
Your tech stack:
Test frameworks: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Robot Framework
Test management: JIRA Xray, JIRA Zephyr, Azure DevOps
Version control: GitHub or Bitbucket
Performance testing: JMeter, LoadRunner
API testing: SoapUI
BDD: Cucumber
Your vibe:
You know how to guide and motivate people — lead by example, not just by title
You can explain complex tech stuff to anyone — from developers to stakeholders who just want the big picture
You thrive in cross-functional teams and know that quality is everyone’s job
You invest in people — sharing knowledge, lifting junior engineers, and building a stronger team
You adapt fast — new tools, new tech, new challenges? Bring it on
You plan ahead and keep things organized without losing sight of the bigger picture
Preferred technical and professional experience
Bonus points if you have:
ISTQB Advanced level certification
Experience with test environment configuration and cross-browser compatibility testing
Background in risk assessment, defect management, or data masking and anonymization
Know-how around data setup for regression testing
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.