QA Automation Engineer (senior)

WA Technology is a B2B supplier of iGaming solutions with a rapidly growing number of clients and partnerships in emerging markets. We offer a state-of-the-art iGaming platform, turnkey solutions, and standalone products that allow operators to enter or expand into emerging markets quickly and easily.

WA Platform is a fully scalable and customizable solution, featuring over 75+ game providers, 15.000+ games, and multi-currency support with 80+ payment methods. WA Technology enables operators to build their own Casino, Sportsbook, Lottery and Fantasy business precisely how they envision it. We have offices around the world, supporting our clients with on-the-ground presence and regional expertise.

We currently have teams based in Malta, Lisbon (Portugal), Sofia (Bulgaria), London (UK) and Bucharest (Romania). Our hybrid work model encourages regular in-person collaboration while also allowing flexibility to work remotely.

We are actively seeking a skilled and experienced QA Automation Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through a balanced approach of manual testing (40%) and test automation (60%). With a strong focus on collaboration and innovation, you will work closely with developers and manual QA team members to design, implement, and improve our testing processes.

• Take ownership of testing activities, proactively identifying gaps and proposing solutions

• Navigate through projects with minimal documentation

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business and technical requirements, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.

• Analyze functional and non-functional requirements to design and execute both manual and automated test cases.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance automated test frameworks and scripts.

• Execute and analyze automated test suites, identifying defects and suggesting process improvements.

• Perform manual testing for complex scenarios or where automation is not feasible.

• Document and maintain test plans, test cases, and test reports.

• Advocate for testing best practices and contribute to the improvement of QA processes.

• Assist in root cause analysis and collaborate with developers to debug and resolve issues.

• Support the transition from manual to automated testing by mentoring team members and promoting automation adoption.

• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance with at least 4 years in test automation.

• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Playwright, Cucumber).

• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, MariaDB) and REST API testing.

• Strong programming skills with JavaScript or similar languages.

• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., GitLab, Git) and CI/CD pipelines.

• Proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Xray).

• Exposure to performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, K6) is a plus.

• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to self-learn when documentation is limited.

• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Experience in the online gaming industry will be considered an advantage.

• Flexible work environment with a hybrid work setup

• Opportunity to work with well-connected industry leaders.

• A leadership approach that fosters innovation, creativity, and trust.

• Opportunity to experience the buzz of highly driven and motivated work colleagues.

• Experience a start-up feel in a fast-paced growth-driven environment.

"We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values and promotes diversity. Our aim is to create a vibrant, accessible, and welcoming environment for individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, including those from underrepresented groups. Our hiring decisions are made based on the merits of skills, experience, and potential, ensuring fairness and equality for all applicants."