Side is hiring a Test Automation Engineer for a 6-month contract with potential for extension. As a key contributor, you will build and maintain automated testing frameworks while actively mentoring fellow QA engineers. This remote role requires travel to Finland, including an initial two-week onboarding visit and monthly trips for the next five months, with all expenses covered.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for mobile and web-based applications.
- Implement and manage test automation frameworks using industry-standard tools.
- Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and designers to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Analyze test results, identify defects, and track them to closure.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for rapid and reliable releases.
- Mentor junior and mid-level QA engineers in automation techniques, tools, and best practices.
- Conduct training sessions on effective test automation strategies.
- Provide guidance on debugging, troubleshooting, and optimizing test scripts.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the QA team.
- Define, document, and enhance QA processes for efficiency and quality.
- Establish best practices for automation coverage, reporting, and maintenance.
- Identify process bottlenecks and propose solutions to improve speed and accuracy.
- Collaborate with leadership to align QA workflows with overall product development goals.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience as a Test Automation Engineer or similar role in the gaming or software industry.
- Proficiency in automation tools such as Selenium, Appium, or equivalent.
- Strong programming skills in languages like Java, Python, or C#.
- Experience integrating automated tests with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
- Demonstrated experience mentoring and training QA professionals.
- Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and industry best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.
Technical Stack
- Selenium, Appium
- Java, Python, C#
- Jenkins, GitLab CI
Benefits & Compensation
- Attractive compensation package, negotiable as per the level of experience.
- Full training and the opportunity to work on some of the biggest game clients, titles, projects, and tech in the world.
- Attractive remuneration, holidays, regular team competitions with great prizes; and inclusion into an extensive social calendar.
- A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability.
- Dedicated employee wellbeing program.
- Regular progression opportunities.
- Working with a global multi-lingual workforce with superb training and promotion and progression opportunities.
Work Mode
This is a remote position requiring travel to Finland as outlined.
Side is a supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability.
