Senior Automation Tester – Playwright

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

We are VML Enterprise Solutions – a group of talented engineers, tech experts, and creators who combine our passions and contribute to the IT world. You may know us better as Wunderman Thompson Technology – in 2024 we changed our name, but at the same time, we remained a great team of people who deliver our best. We design, build, manage and run complex technology platforms and help our clients to benefit from our work and creativity.

We are looking a senior automation tester who is required to join VML Commerce and Technology’s world class teams.

The individual should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and have an eye for detail. We require a highly-motivated individual with well-developed interpersonal skills. You will be the senior automation tester in a team of testers working on a new client engagement. You will be involved in the identification, writing, debugging and execution of automated tests and where necessary manual tests. The programme covers both Front End automation and experience of testing API’s using Playwright and Typescript.

This role is a hybrid role and you will be required to manual test and define test cases, before deciding which to automate.

What you’ll be doing:

The applicant will be system testing on new projects, ideally and be proficient in JavaScript based automation frameworks and tools or Java, Selenium Web Driver. You should have experience of creating automated regression packs covering both API and front end-based features. A good knowledge of JavaScript/ Typescript or Java is essential to this role and the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their competence in this area.

What we want from you:

• Extensive hands-on experience with test automation using TypeScript and Playwright.
• Knowledge and experience in Agile environments.
• Strong experience with API/Integration testing using Pytest.
• Excellent experience with visual testing automation using Playwright.
• Proficient in assessing unit tests and integration test coverage.
• Working experience with tools like Jira and Zephyr.
• Working knowledge of UNIX.
• Experience in exploratory testing and willingness to perform manual testing when required.
• Ability to identify data requirements and implement tests to achieve coverage.
• Recommend and implement improvements to the test automation framework.
• Experience in test automation within a continuous integration environment.
• Ability to collaborate in daily standups and work closely with developers.
• Effective interpersonal skills and proven ability to collaborate with all stakeholders.
• Attentive to detail and highly organised.
• Demonstrated ability to change direction and re-prioritise in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong organisational, planning, and follow-up skills, with the ability to hold others accountable.
• Experience using Git SCM tools, such as GitHub, Bitbucket, or similar tools.

If you know some of this, even better:

• Experience with Cucumber/Gherkin or similar tools.
• Knowledge of deployment processes.
• Experience in testing mobile apps.

What we offer:

• Salary depending on presented skills: 22 000 – 27 000 PLN net on B2B contract
• Fully remote job as well as possibility to visit ourr offices in Poznań, Katowice and Bydgoszcz
• Work equipment with delivery to your door
• Opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world

Please note that this job is a full-time position located in Poland, but the selection process will be conducted in English.

Please send over your CV in English.

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