Intermediate Test Engineer Automation

Dev.Pro

. Create, maintain, and execute automated tests .

Posted 9/22/2026contractRemote • Poland, Portugal, Bulgaria, SpainJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in automated testing and performance analysis, with strong skills in Python and/or Scala for scripting dynamic test scenarios. Experienced in integrating load tests into CI/CD pipelines and analyzing performance metrics to identify and resolve issues.

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Automated TestingPerformance TestingPython ScriptingCI/CD IntegrationMicroservices Profiling

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Hard Skills

Automated TestingPerformance TestingPython ScriptingScala ScriptingTest AutomationData DrivingParameterizationCorrelationAssertionsAnalyzing Test Results

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTechnical CommunicationCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

AWSDockerGatlingLocustK6JenkinsGitHub ActionsGitLab CIDatadogGrafana

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Certified Developer/Solutions Architect – AssociateISTQB Performance Testing SpecialistGatling AcademyK6/Grafana Training

Industry Keywords

Cloud-Based SystemsMicroservicesREST APIsPerformance MetricsSLA/SLO Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerGrafanaJenkinsMicroservicesPrometheusPythonRayScala

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, maintain, and execute automated tests
Design workload scenarios based on production traffic patterns and SLA/SLO requirements
Script dynamic test scenarios with parameterization, correlation, data driving, and assertions
Integrate load tests into CI/CD pipelines for automated regression testing
Analyze performance test results and metrics to identify performance issues
Profile microservices, REST APIs, and database response times under load
Identify client/server-side bottlenecks and collaborate with developers on fixes
Share test results and performance findings with technical teams and stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

1.5–4 years of experience in software testing or test automation
Strong understanding of software testing principles and QA practices
Strong Python and/or Scala scripting skills, including object-oriented programming
Basic understanding of cloud-based systems and infrastructure components such as streams, queues, and hosts
Experience analyzing test results and identifying issues or unexpected behavior
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong technical communication and collaboration skills
Willingness to develop skills in performance testing and performance analysis
Upper-Intermediate English level
Desirable: hands-on experience with performance testing, including analyzing performance test results and metrics
Desirable: experience profiling microservices, REST APIs, and database response times under load
Desirable: experience with AWS or another major cloud platform
Desirable: experience with AWS services such as CloudWatch, X-Ray, Fargate/ECS, or AWS Distributed Load Testing Solution
Desirable: experience with Gatling, Locust, or k6
Desirable: experience with containerization of load injection nodes using Docker
Desirable: familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
Desirable: familiarity with observability tools such as Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus, or New Relic
Desirable: relevant certifications/courses, such as AWS Certified Developer/Solutions Architect – Associate, ISTQB Performance Testing Specialist, Gatling Academy, or k6/Grafana training

Benefits

Comp & perks

Expand your AQA expertise while gaining practical exposure to performance testing
Work with complex cloud-based systems and a range of performance-testing tools
Develop your skills in workload modeling, performance analysis, and CI/CD integration