Test Automation Engineer (C# + Selenium/Playwright)

Company Description

Software Mind develops solutions that make an impact for companies around the globe. Operating throughout Europe, the US and LATAM, our diverse team brings together a variety of skills, experiences and perspectives. Tech giants & unicorns, transformative projects, emerging technologies and limitless opportunities – these are a few words that describe an average day for us. Building cross-functional engineering teams that take ownership and crave more means we’re always on the lookout for talented people who bring passion and creativity to every project. Our culture is driven by trust – it embraces openness, acts with respect, shows grit & guts and combines employment with enjoyment.

Job Description

Project – the aim you’ll have

Join our dedicated QA Automation team working on a high-impact project for one of our UK-based clients. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a strong focus on innovation and quality.

As a QA Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software applications. You will design, develop, rewrite, and execute automated tests, working closely with other QA Automation Engineers and developers to identify testing needs and implement robust solutions using C# and Playwright. With 80% of your time dedicated to test automation, you will be able to deepen your expertise in automation and help shape the future of our testing practices.

Position – how you’ll contribute

• Create UI Tests: Translate existing manual test scripts into automated UI tests using C# and Playwright.
• Refactor Test Suite: Review and rewrite the current C# + Selenium test suite into the C# + Playwright framework, ensuring better performance, maintainability, and scalability.
• Enhance Framework: Develop, modify, and extend the existing C# + Playwright automation framework to meet the evolving needs of the project.
• API Testing: Create and maintain automated API tests to validate the integration and functionality of backend services.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the QA team, developers, and other stakeholders to understand testing requirements and contribute to test strategy development.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to optimize the testing process and improve test automation efficiency across the team.

Our offer – professional development, personal growth

• Flexible employment and remote work
• International projects with leading global clients
• International business trips
• Non-corporate atmosphere
• Language classes
• Internal & external training
• Private healthcare and insurance
• Multisport card
• Well-being initiatives

Qualifications

Expectations – the experience you need

• Minimum 2 years of commercial experience as a QA Automation Engineer.
• Strong proficiency in C#, deep understanding of object-oriented programming, and good programming practices.
• Basic knowledge of the Playwright framework for test automation.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, NUnit, and Jira for test execution, reporting, and task management.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline practices, integrating test automation into the software delivery lifecycle.
• Solid understanding of QA development techniques and industry best practices.
• Proven ability to work on UI testing automation.
• A strong ownership mindset with the ability to take responsibility for the quality and completeness of the testing process.
• Demonstrates an Agile mindset, with experience in Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English at a minimum B2 level.

Additional skills – the edge you have

• Commercial experience with the Playwright framework will be considered an advantage.
• A demonstrated ability and willingness to learn new tools and technologies quickly.
• Open-minded and proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong communicative skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.