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# Senior QA Automation Engineer (Boosters)

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## About this role.

AI SummaryThis Senior QA Automation Engineer role supports promotional features within a high-volume, microservices-based iGaming platform. The position focuses on designing and evolving functional and performance automation frameworks across API, UI, and backend systems. The engineer will create risk-based test strategies, investigate failures, collaborate closely with developers, and improve product testability. Strong experience with automation programming, Kubernetes, SQL, data stores, and load-testing tools is required. The role is remote-friendly, fast-moving, and offers broad ownership of quality practices for products used globally.

## Role DNA

A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description.

### Job Complexity

5/5EasyHard

### Pace & Pressure

5/5RelaxedFast-paced

### Autonomy Level

5/5GuidedFull ownership

### Communication Load

4/5IndependentCollaborative

AI insightThis is a senior-level quality engineering position requiring deep technical breadth across automation, distributed systems, performance testing, Kubernetes, databases, and risk-based QA strategy. The engineer is expected to independently prioritize testing, build frameworks, and partner with developers to diagnose complex production-relevant risks.

## Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles.

Estimated job medianHighly competitive$145,000US market range$125k–$165k0$182k

AI insightNo salary range was provided, so the estimated annual median salary is $145,000 USD based on the U.S. market for senior QA automation engineers with API/UI, performance testing, Kubernetes, and distributed-platform experience. A competitive U.S.-equivalent range is approximately $125,000 to $165,000 USD annually, with higher compensation possible in high-cost markets or for candidates with strong iGaming and performance-engineering expertise.

## Core skills

Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.

[QA Automation](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=QA%20Automation.md)[Python](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Python.md)[API Testing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=API%20Testing.md)[UI Testing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=UI%20Testing.md)[Playwright](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Playwright.md)[Selenium](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Selenium.md)[Performance Testing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Performance%20Testing.md)[Kubernetes](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Kubernetes.md)[SQL](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=SQL.md)[Risk-Based Testing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Risk-Based%20Testing.md)

Sample interview questionsHow would you create a risk-based testing strategy for a new promotional feature?I would first clarify business rules, user flows, technical architecture, dependencies, and financial or regulatory impact. I would rank risks by likelihood and severity, then prioritize automation for critical API workflows, data integrity, permissions, failure handling, boundary conditions, and performance-sensitive paths. The strategy would define coverage, test data, environments, observability needs, and release criteria with the development team.

What is your approach to testing a microservices-based system?

I use a layered approach: unit-level quality signals where available, API and contract tests for service behavior, integration tests for dependencies, and a limited set of end-to-end UI scenarios for critical customer journeys. I also validate asynchronous processing, retries, idempotency, error responses, data consistency, and service observability. This approach provides fast feedback while avoiding an overly fragile end-to-end suite.

How would you investigate an intermittent automated test failure?

I would gather execution logs, screenshots or traces, request and response details, environment information, test data state, and relevant application metrics. I would determine whether the issue is caused by product behavior, timing, unstable dependencies, environment health, data collisions, or test implementation. After identifying the cause, I would fix the underlying issue where possible and improve diagnostics or synchronization so the test remains reliable.

How do you approach load and performance testing for a high-transaction platform?

I begin by defining realistic workload models, transaction volumes, concurrency, peak patterns, service-level objectives, and key business flows. Using tools such as k6, JMeter, or Locust, I run baseline, load, stress, spike, and endurance tests while monitoring latency, error rates, resource utilization, database behavior, and queue or downstream-service health. I then document bottlenecks, reproduce them where needed, and work with engineers to validate improvements.

How do you ensure an automation framework remains maintainable as the product grows?

I use clear test architecture, reusable service and page abstractions, stable selectors and contracts, centralized configuration, deterministic test data, and meaningful reporting. I keep test suites aligned with risk and execution speed, separating smoke, regression, integration, and performance coverage. Regular code reviews, refactoring, documentation, and monitoring of flaky-test trends help keep the framework reliable and useful over time.

Founded in 2012, Playson is a leading iGaming supplier recognized worldwide. We provide our customers with a high-end micro-service-based platform as a service that aims to process billions of financial transactions per day.

Our promotional features team is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer who can digs into every feature, builds their own risk-based test strategy, consults developers for context, and ultimately understands and stress-tests the product. If you love turning a product inside out to make it rock-solid for users, we’d love to meet you!
Why Join Us?

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Be a key player in a major tech transformation;

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Work on projects that impact millions globally;

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Enjoy a supportive, flexible work environment;

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Grow your skills with continuous professional development opportunities.

To succeed in the role, you will have:

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5+ years of experience in test automation, covering back-end and/or front-end systems;

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Strong experience with test automation using Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or another programming language, together with relevant automation frameworks and libraries;

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Experience with API and UI test automation using tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, pytest, REST Assured, or similar;

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Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, test design techniques, and risk-based testing approaches;

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Experience with Kubernetes, both manually and from a testing perspective;

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Experience working with different data storages such as ClickHouse, MySQL, DynamoDB, or similar;

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Hands-on experience with load and performance testing using tools such as k6, JMeter, Locust, or similar;

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Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting;

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Good understanding of HTTP(S), XML, JSON, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript;

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At least an Upper-Intermediate level of English.

Would be beneficial to have:

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Experience with Python and its testing ecosystem, including tools such as pytest, Playwright/Selenium, requests, SQLAlchemy, or similar;

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Experience designing or developing test automation frameworks for functional and performance testing;

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Experience working with monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog, New Relic, Splunk, or similar;

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Previous experience in the iGaming industry.

What will you be doing?

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Design, develop, and improve automation frameworks for functional and performance testing;

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Analyze product and technical requirements and identify potential quality risks;

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Build risk-based testing strategies for new features and changes;

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Plan and prioritize testing activities together with the development team;

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Develop and maintain automated API, UI, functional, and load tests;

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Create positive, negative, boundary, and failure scenarios;

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Support and improve existing automated test suites;

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Collaborate closely with developers to understand implementation details, investigate issues, and improve testability;

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Analyze test results, investigate failures, and help identify root causes;

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Maintain relevant test documentation and continuously improve QA practices within the team.

What you get in return:

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Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary in EUR, subject to annual performance reviews;

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Quarterly Bonuses: Benefit from a transparent and systematic quarterly bonus system;

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Flexible Schedule: We offer a flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs;

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Remote Work Option: Choose to work remotely, providing greater flexibility and comfort;

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Medical Insurance: Receive comprehensive medical insurance for both you and a significant other;

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Financial Support for Life Events: We provide financial support during special life events;

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Unlimited Paid Vacation: Enjoy unlimited paid vacation leave;

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Unlimited Paid Sick Leave: Take unlimited paid sick leave whenever necessary;

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Professional Development: Get reimbursement for professional development courses and training.

Ambitious goals request a quick ability to maneuver through changes in the world. Playson is all about that. If the job description rings a bell – take action and apply! 🙌

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