Test Automation Architect

About Us ERGO Technology & Services S.A. (ET&S S.A.) was established in January 2021 following the integration of ERGO Digital IT and Atena into one entity, leveraging both companies' strengths and best practices. As a part of ERGO Technology & Services Management AG, the technology holding of ERGO Group AG, we support millions of internal and external customers with state-of-the-art IT solutions to everyday problems. In October 2022, ET&S S.A. expanded its scope of operations by creating a Business Services unit to contribute in a new way to the growth of ERGO's business. Acting as a co-partner and internal consultant, it adds non-IT value and supports the development of the entire ERGO Group, currently offering skills in reporting, analysis, actuarial, and input management. We are committed to fostering innovation and meeting the evolving needs of our clients worldwide. Discover how we implement AI, IoT, Voice Recognition, Big Data science, advanced mobile solutions, and business-related services to anticipate and address our customers' future needs. About the role As a Test Automation Architect, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of automated testing frameworks that underpin the scripting of automated tests. In addition, you will support QA Engineers in the development of complex automation scenarios, as well as in debugging challenging automation issues. The role also involves researching industry best practices, tools, and emerging trends, and applying them within the team. As the technical lead for the operational automation teams onshore and offshore, you will maintain oversight of automation progress and report on it to the respective project managers. How you will get the job done participating in the project initiation phase BIC to assess the potential, costs, and effort for test automation supporting Test Managers and QA Engineers in selecting tools and defining a cohesive test automation strategy that aligns with business goals and system architecture designing, building, and maintaining scalable and flexible test automation frameworks, compliant with the latest market standards mentoring and supporting QA Engineers in complex scripting scenarios and debugging code errors, as well as elevating their competencies analyzing and implementing industry best practices, tools, and methodologies (e.g., Shift-Left Testing, BDD/TDD, CI/CD integration) collaborating closely with developers and software architects to ensure that the created applications are testable at the code and architectural level collaborating with other test architects, both locally and globally, to ensure unified and consistent automation practices defining and implementing key performance indicators (KPIs) in the area of test automation, consistent with internal standards supervising the measurement of test metrics and providing reports that offer strategic insight into product quality being responsible for the development and support of existing automation frameworks (e.g., using Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, and other tools) providing project consultancy on test automation and verifying the readiness of manual tests for automation providing strategic guidance on test automation for mobile applications (native and hybrid) and cross-platform web solutions Skills and experience you will need fluency in English higher education (Bachelor's or Master's degree) in fields such as Computer Science, Automation and Robotics, Mathematics, or other STEM disciplines minimum 5 years of experience in implementing test automation frameworks, tools, and practices minimum 5 years of experience in debugging automation code and solving complex technical problems extensive, experience-backed participation in the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and defining the scope of regression tests for medium and large-scale projects practical experience with a wide range of test automation frameworks and tools, including those for web (Robot Framework, Playwright, Cypress, Selenium) and mobile applications (Appium) proficiency in at least one scripting/object-oriented language (e.g., TypeScript, Python, or JavaScript) deep knowledge of software and system architecture (e.g., monoliths, microservices, web and mobile applications) experience working in Agile methodologies (e.g., SAFe) and with distributed teams ISTQB Foundation Level, ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer or other, additional certifications (e.g., in CI/CD, cloud computing – AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or agile methodologies) Nice to have German language proficiency Perks & Benefits Let's be healthy Medical package, sports card, and numerous sports sections – these are some of the benefits that help our employees stay in good shape. Let's be balanced Work-life balance is a key aspect of a healthy workplace. We offer our employees flexible working hours, a confidential employee assistant program, as well as the possibility of remote working. However, staying at home with our in-office gaming room and dog-friendly office in Warsaw won't be easy. Let's be smart We organize numerous workshops and training courses. Thanks to hackathons and meetups, our specialists share their expertise with others. Additionally, we have a wide range of digital learning platforms and language courses. Let's be responsible Each year, we participate in several CSR activities, during which, together with our colleagues, we do our best to create a better future. Let's be fun Company-wide bike races and soccer matches, film marathons in our cinema room or other engaging team-building activities – we got it covered Let's be diverse Every team member is valued, regardless of gender, nationality, religious beliefs, disability, age, and sexual orientation or identity. Your qualifications, experience, and mindset are our greatest benefit