Software Engineer, Test

At FDJ UNITED, we don't just follow the game, we reinvent it.

FDJ UNITED is one of Europe’s leading betting and gaming operators, with a vast portfolio of iconic brands and a reputation for technological excellence. With more than 5,000 employees and a presence in around fifteen regulated markets, the Group offers a diversified, responsible range of games, both under exclusive rights and open to competition. We set new standards, proving that entertainment and safety can go hand in hand. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of passionate individuals dedicated to delivering the best and safest entertaining experiences for our customers every day.
We’re looking for bold people who are eager to succeed and ready to level-up the game. If you thrive on innovation, embrace challenges, and want to make a real impact at all levels, FDJ UNITED is your playing field.

Join us in shaping the future of gaming. Are you ready to LEVEL-UP THE GAME?

We are looking for a motivated and quality-focused Software Engineer to join our engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who has a solid understanding of software engineering principles and enjoys testing and quality engineering.
As a Software Engineer, QA, you will contribute to building high-quality, scalable, and reliable systems within a microservices-based architecture. You will work closely with other engineers, product owners, architects and technical engineering managers to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle. While your primary focus will be on testing and quality engineering, you are also expected to have a strong understanding of backend systems, APIs, automation, and modern engineering practices similar to any software engineer in the team.
We value curiosity, collaboration, ownership, and an eagerness to continuously improve both product quality and engineering practices.


Key ResponsibilitiesQuality Engineering & Testing

• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests for UI, APIs, and end-to-end user journeys.
• Execute manual and automated testing to validate functionality, reliability, and performance.
• Contribute to defining effective test coverage for microservices and mini-app applications.
• Identify defects early and ensure high-quality deliverables throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support shift-left testing practices by participating early in requirement and design discussions.

Software Engineering & Technical Contribution

• Develop a solid understanding of frontend and backend systems, APIs, workflows, and microservices architecture.
• Contribute to debugging, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting production issues when needed.
• Write and maintain test utilities, frameworks, and supporting code using languages such as Java or JavaScript.
• Collaborate with developers to improve testability, observability, and overall system quality.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions from a quality and engineering perspective.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Work closely with developers, senior engineers, QA engineers, and product owners to deliver user-focused solutions.
• Participate actively in sprint ceremonies, planning sessions, and team discussions.
• Support teammates and contribute positively to a collaborative and learning-focused team culture.
• Communicate testing progress, risks, and quality concerns clearly and proactively.

Quality & Best Practices

• Follow best practices in testing, automation, CI/CD, and software engineering.
• Ensure good coverage of key user journeys, edge cases, and integration scenarios.
• Help improve maintainability and reliability through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to improving testing frameworks, tooling, and engineering practices within the team.

Learning & Growth

• Continuously expand technical, testing, product, and domain knowledge while embracing new tools, practices, and learning opportunities.
• Stay updated with trends in QA, automation, cloud-native systems, and modern development practices.
• Explore how AI-assisted tools can improve productivity and testing effectiveness.
• Learn from senior engineers and progressively take ownership of larger testing areas and initiatives.

QualificationsRequired

• 3-8 years of experience in software testing or quality engineering.
• Good understanding of software engineering principles and the software development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Java or JavaScript programming.
• Understanding of distributed architectures and various synchronous and asynchronous communication patterns and technologies.
• Experience with API and UI testing tools/frameworks such as Cypress, Playwright, or similar.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and agile development practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive mindset with attention to detail and ownership of quality.

Preferred

• Experience working with distributed architectures and modern test automation practices.
• Strong understanding of databases, SQL, and data validation techniques.
• Ability to write and analyze complex SQL queries for testing, troubleshooting, and validating data integrity across systems.
• Exposure to containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of performance and security testing.
• Basic understanding of AI concepts and an interest in leveraging AI-assisted tools and approaches to improve quality and engineering efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong team player who collaborates effectively with engineers and stakeholders.
• Someone who takes ownership of quality and proactively identifies risks and improvements.
• A curious engineer who wants to understand systems beyond just testing tasks.
• A positive and dependable individual who contributes to a healthy engineering culture.
• Someone eager to continuously grow technically and professionally while taking on greater ownership and responsibility.

Why Join Us?Career Growth

You’ll have a clear path toward becoming a Senior QA Engineer, supported by mentoring, hands-on learning, and growth opportunities.

Impact

Work on meaningful products and contribute to the quality of systems used at scale.

Innovation

Be part of a modern engineering culture that values automation, AI-assisted tooling, and continuous improvement.

Learning Culture

Access to collaborative forums, knowledge-sharing opportunities, and modern technologies across engineering and quality domains.

We believe talent knows no boundaries. Our hiring process focuses solely on your skills, experience, and potential to contribute to our team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and evaluate each candidate based on merit, regardless of personal characteristics as the age, gender, origin, religion, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or disability.