We are looking for a Senior Automation QA / SDET Engineer with a Java stack — a strong engineer who knows how to design resilient E2E testing frameworks, build automation that scales, and make tests an integral part of a system’s architecture. This is a part-time role with a very competitive compensation package, among the top in Ukraine. We want to attract an engineer who already has a full-time role but is interested in additional high-level technical consulting & core automation work on challenging projects.
Key Responsibilities * Core Automation (≈70%) Design, code and maintain stable, scalable automation frameworks and pipelines for a large enterprise-grade financial platform (complex workflows, dynamic forms, tax/identity integrations). Cover UI, API, integration and End-to-End tests. * Team & System Support (≈30%) Support internal QA teams with best practices, help eliminate flaky tests, improve coverage strategies, and strengthen CI/CD integration.
Required Skills * 7+ years of experience in web test automation. * Java automation stack expertise for building frameworks, maintaining existing codebases of tests and coverage of enterprise systems. * Experience with large distributed systems (microservices, RESTfull web services and async communications). * Practical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices related to test automation. * Deep understanding of test design principles, code review, and refactoring. * Hands-on experience with observability & monitoring tools. * English at B2+ (ability to communicate confidently with international teams on technical topics).
Nice to Have * Hands-on security and performance testing experience. * Playwright/Cypress in JavaScript/TypeScript * Python (Pytest, requests, Playwright, etc.) * Contributions to open-source QA tools or frameworks.
Why Join Us? * Top-tier Compensation: Among the top 10% in the market for such roles. * Flexibility: True part-time setup, adaptable to your schedule. * Remote-First: Work from anywhere. * Impactful Work: Enterprise-grade systems with real social and financial importance. * Engineering-Focused: No presales, no bureaucracy — just pure technical challenges.
