AQA Engineer

AQA Engineer

Ixilix is a technology-driven company that builds high-quality solutions and long-term partnerships. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a proactive and highly motivated Senior AQA Engineer.

This is a great opportunity for a Senior Automation QA engineer who wants to:

• Work with a modern tech stack (Python, Pytest, Playwright, FastAPI, NextJS, React, Git Lab, Kubernetes, Postgre
  
  SQL, Redis, Kibana, Lang Chain)
• Take on a leadership role, mentoring engineers and shaping the team's technical culture
• Build scalable test automation architectures
• Develop scripts, tools, and apps for other teams
• Define the automation strategy and drive engineering excellence across the AQA team
• Create complex scenarios for load tests (Locust)
• Use any AI tools of your choice

Our team has a friendly atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable. We are open to new ideas, encourage collaboration, and value every team member’s input.

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Own the Automation Strategy:
  Lead the design and evolution of the test automation architecture to ensure scalability and reliability
• Drive Engineering Excellence:
  Enforce high coding standards through code reviews and the adoption of modern, robust testing patterns
• Mentor and Grow the Team:
  Foster a culture of technical excellence by mentoring team members and sharing knowledge on new tools and techniques
• Optimize Processes:
  Continuously audit and improve AQA processes to minimize feedback loops and maximize efficiency

Automation & Development

• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests using Python and Pytest (API tests + UI tests with Playwright)
• Develop and run complex scenarios for load tests using Python (Locust)
• Develop and maintain automation tools using different technologies (FastAPI, React, Docker, etc.)
• Develop scripts, tools, and apps for other teams (for example, the QA team or integration management team)
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• Contribute to documentation for processes and codebases

Process & Collaboration

• Work closely with AQA, MQA, BE, and FE engineers
• Be part of the feature development process: participate in meetings, requirement reviews, and mockup reviews
• Demo results at the end of each sprint

• 5+ years of experience as an AQA Engineer
• 3+ years of strong Python and Pytest experience
• Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring other AQA engineers
• Proven experience designing test automation frameworks and architectural patterns
• Deep knowledge of OOP, design patterns, and engineering best practices (SOLID, DRY, KISS)
• Strong experience in API and UI testing
• English level: B1+;
  Ukrainian: C1

• Experience with Kubernetes
• Basic knowledge of modern front‑end frameworks (React/NextJS)
• Experience with load testing tools like Locust

Rewards & Celebrations

• Quarterly Bonus System
• Team Buildings Compensations
• Memorable Days Financial Benefit

Learning & Development

• Annual fixed budget for personal learning
• English Language Courses Compensation

Time Off & Leave

• Paid Annual Leave (Vacation) - 24 working days
• Sick leave - unlimited number of days, fully covered

Wellbeing Support

• Mental Health Support (Therapy Compensation)
• Holiday Helper Service

Workplace Tools & Assistance

• Laptop provided by Company (after probation)

• Remote work from EU
• Flexible 8-hour workday, typically between 9:00 - 18:00 CET
• Five working days, Monday to Friday
• Public holidays observed according to Ukrainian legislation
• Business trips to Bratislava every 3-6 months (company provides compensation of expenses)

At Ixilix, we value transparency, trust, and ownership. We believe that great results come from people who care - about their work, their team, and the impact they create.

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