Test Automation Engineer

We are #VLteam - tech enthusiasts constantly striving for growth. The team is our foundation, that's why we care the most about the friendly atmosphere, a lot of self-development opportunities, and good working conditions. Trust and autonomy are two essential qualities that drive our performance. We simply believe in the idea of ​​“measuring outcomes, not hours”. Join us & see for yourself!

📝Project scope

We are building a platform that helps large organisations manage installed tools for developers (eg. IDE and its plugins).

🛠Tech stack

Kotlin, Spring, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, S3, TeamCity (for CI), Space (for code reviews)

🚵‍♂️Project Challenges

Build a tool that gives the best experience for the developers. Our goal is to provide valuable insights and the ability to manage versions and configurations at scale

What we expect in general

• 3+ years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA) for complex projects, including web services, back-end systems, and desktop applications.
• Strong knowledge of web-related technologies and HTTP protocols.
• Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix systems with scripting skills in Bash, Python, or similar languages.
• Basic understanding of SQL databases, including installation and query syntax (e.g., creating tables, performing queries).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., TeamCity, Jenkins) and version control systems like Git.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and a basic understanding of launching and managing cloud instances.
• Ability to work effectively without detailed functional specifications and adapt to evolving project requirements.
• Quick learner, able to adapt to new technologies independently.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple, understandable terms.
• Persistent and methodical approach to reproducing and solving complex cases, even in challenging scenarios.
• Proficiency in written English.
• Passion for QA, with a commitment to staying current on best practices and tools in the field.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a focus on improving user experience.
• Team player who can also perform effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong user-centric mindset, believing software is developed primarily for the users’ benefit.

Seems lots of expectations, huh? Don’t worry! You don’t have to meet all the requirements. What matter the most is your passion and willingness to develop. Apply and find out!

What's on offer?

• Flexible hybrid work model - you decide where & when to start the work. You can work remotely or join us in one of our modern offices (Krakow, Kielce, Wroclaw), always located in the city centers. Just choose what suits you best! 
• Language lessons - we refund up to 500 PLN (per quarter) for learning all languages you would like to take! What’s more, we refund up to 1 000 PLN (per quarter) for learning the English language.
• Virtusity – our training division - we really value the personal growth of our #VLteam. That’s why we have a rich offer of internal courses, workshops, etc. (technical, as well as soft skills training) conducted by our employees. 
• Training Package - use our training budget and 24 paid work hours for your development. You can choose the training from our Virtusity portfolio or external conferences, courses, workshops, etc. 
• Home office reimbursement - you can rent all the necessary equipment from our offices, but you can also get up to 800 PLN financial support to set up your WFH.
• Multisport card or MyBenefit points - do you like sports and want free unlimited admission to sports facilities in your city? Or maybe you prefer the cinema, SPA in the mountains, delicious dinner, or Allegro shopping? At VirtusLab, you decide whether you choose a sports card or vouchers for countless attractions. 
• Private healthcare - our insurer's offer allows you to have free health advice, treatments, diagnostic tests, etc., in more than 1,500 clinics operating all over the country.
• Stretching - feeling tense or tired? Take a break from work and join our online stretching sessions.
• Building tech community - we run 9 meetup groups in Kraków, Kielce, and Rzeszów and support many other local initiatives. We also contribute to numerous open-source projects (world-famous solutions and create our own ones). Check out also Sphere.it - our unique platform with tech videos and online events.