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Fincons Group is an IT business consulting company that has been designing the digital future of leading companies on international markets for 40 years. Fincons Group built its reputation on foreseeing and interpreting new business models and the rapid evolution of IT systems by building a complete range of services: from research and consulting to design and development, from system integration of leading vendor software solutions right up to application management, supporting clients step by step along their digital transformation journey. Fincons is a multinational with over 2,600 people and several offices worldwide (in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Belgium and the USA), but above all, a Family Company where the founders play a strategic role with commitment and passion, grounding the company in the same principles of a united and caring family.
We firmly believe in the value of cooperation and in the contribution that every idea and intuition can bring. We believe that everyone’s effort can make a difference. Transforming knowledge into a strategic resource is our company mission, and we pursue it with the help of our most strategic asset: our people
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Test Automation Engineer to ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of our software products.
In this hands‑on role role, you will design, develop, and maintain backend automated tests written in Java, with a strong focus on robust API testing.
You will also act as a reference point for quality and testing strategy, collaborating closely with developers and stakeholders to integrate testing practices into the development lifecycle and continuously enhance test coverage and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as fully hands‑on Test Automation for backend and API testing activities
- Design, implement, and maintain Java‑based automated test scripts for backend systems, with a strong emphasis on API testing
- Define and evolve the overall test automation strategy, frameworks, and best practices
- Contribute to test automation coverage of frontend systems when needed
- Translate technical and business requirements into effective and reusable test scenarios
- Execute automated test cases, analyze results, and report defects in a timely and detailed manner
- Investigate and troubleshoot failures and issues during test runs
- Ensure seamless integration of automated tests within CI/CD pipelines
- Coordinate testing activities, prioritize test efforts, and support continuous improvement of testing processes
- Define and implement quality control standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with the development team to understand application workflows and develop comprehensive test strategies
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of hands‑on experience in backend test automation, with a proven track record in API testing
- In-depth experience with tools such as Postman, SoapUI, JMeter
- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, including test design, automation, validation, and troubleshooting
- Practical experience using SQL for data verification and test setup
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
- Experience with Jira and Xray for test management
- Excellent command of Italian and English (spoken and written)
- ISTQB Certification or similar is a plus
- Hands-on experience with tools such as Tosca Tricentis in a plus
- Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Scrum teams
- Strong ownership mindset, proactive attitude, and willingness to actively contribute to day‑to‑day testing activities
Location Requirement:
- Please note that a fully remote work policy is not offered for this role
- Candidates should be prepared to relocate to Canton Ticino/Switzerland or towns near the Swiss-Italian border
- Work-from-home days may be possible according to the Client's policy
Do not hesitate and apply now!
Our personnel search is addressed to candidates of all genders.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in backend test automation
- In-depth experience with tools such as Postman, SoapUI, JMeter
- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs
- Practical experience using SQL for data verification
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools
- Experience with Jira and Xray for test management
- Excellent command of Italian and English
- ISTQB Certification or similar
- Hands-on experience with Tosca Tricentis
- Solid understanding of Agile methodologies
What We Do
With more than 38 years of experience in IT Business Consulting, Fincons Group partners with clients to support business growth through innovation. The Group delivers tailored end-to-end software solutions to tier-1 clients in different industries: Media, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Transportation, Public Administration and International Institutions. Fincons Group has built its reputation on foreseeing and interpreting new business models and the rapid evolution of IT systems, building a complete range of services: from research and consulting to design and IT development, from system integration of leading vendor software solutions right up to application management, structuring the digital transformation of any size of businesses. High quality and competitiveness are further guaranteed by the Smart-shore IT Service strategy made available through the Delivery Center in Bari (Italy) which provides advanced application management and system building services along the entire digital supply chain. The Group has ongoing collaborations with businesses, public institutions, research centers and universities through its Innovation Lab. Fincons Group has locations in Italy (Milan, Verona, Rome, Bari), in Switzerland (Küssnacht am Rigi, Lugano, Bern, Zurich), in Germany (Munich), in France (Paris, Lyon), in the UK (London) and in the USA (Los Angeles, New York, Austin). Fincons Group was listed in Italy’s Best Employers 2021 ranking drawn up by world-renowned Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera together with Statista, the global portal for market research. A further confirmation of the people-centric environment we built over the years.
