QA Engineer
For our Client we are looking for an experienced QA Engineer.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the high quality, reliability, and security of our software applications. You will collaborate closely with Software Engineers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to design, develop, and execute comprehensive manual and automated test strategies. You will play a crucial role in building robust test frameworks and promoting quality engineering best practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Location: Kraków, hybrid work model - 2 days per week in the office, 3 days remote
Cooperation model: [Full-time / B2B]
Project for our Client from the financial sector
Key Responsibilities:
Test Strategy & Planning: Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scenarios based on user stories, business requirements, and technical specifications
Automation Engineering: Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, integration, and API testing using industry-standard tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Postman, RestAssured)
Manual & Exploratory Testing: Perform detailed manual, exploratory, and usability testing to identify edge cases, defects, and user experience issues
Defect Management: Identify, document, track, and verify software defects using toolsets like Jira. Work closely with development teams to resolve issues in a timely manner
CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated test suites into Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to facilitate continuous testing and immediate feedback loops
Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in all Agile/Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives) to advocate for quality and ensure testability of features
Requirements:
Experience: 3+ years of professional experience as a QA Engineer, Quality Analyst, or in a similar software testing role
Automation Skills: Strong experience with test automation frameworks using programming/scripting languages such as Java, JavaScript/TypeScript
API Testing: Proficient in testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman or code-based libraries
Database Proficiency: Solid understanding of relational databases and experience writing SQL queries to verify data integrity
Methodology: Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and DevOps culture
Tools: Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, Git, and CI/CD tools
Fluent English
Benefits:
Private medical care (Luxmed)
Multisport card
Collaborative team culture and modern tech stack
Why apply for an Antal job offer?
When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process.
About Antal
Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services - from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research.
Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams.
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