We are looking for a highly skilled Test Automation Engineer to work directly with a prolific Applause client in the global payments and technology domain. As a Test Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing solutions to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products. You will collaborate closely with the software development team, product team, other quality engineers and other stakeholders to identify test requirements, create test plans, and implement automated testing strategies. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in software testing, proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks, and excellent problem-solving skills as well as attention to details.

Basic terms:

• Type: Independent Contractor with option to hire as a full-time employee
• Title: Software Automation Engineer
• Experience: Associate level
• Start Date: Mid-September 2025
• Duration: 12 months with potential annual renewal
• Capacity: Monday to Friday, during local business hours up to 40 hours per week
• Location: Europe-based remote
• Language: Bilingual local native and English professional
• Pay rate range: $25 to $35 USD per hour

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks, scripts, and tools for functional, regression, performance, and integration testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, define test objectives, and develop test strategies.
• Design and execute automated test cases, ensuring appropriate test coverage and adherence to quality standards.
• Develop testing strategies, test plans and perform manual testing for newly developed features.
• Identify, analyze, and report software defects, providing detailed and accurate reports to the development team.
• Continuously improve and enhance the automation test suite, incorporating new technologies and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews for your peer’s work and collaborate with developers to ensure testability, reliability, and maintainability of the software.
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.
• Collaborate with Development and QA team members to troubleshoot and resolve testing issues in a timely manner.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in test automation, recommending improvements to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Software engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 2+ years of experience as a Test Automation Engineer or similar role.
• Strong programming skills; Python is preferred, but other languages (PHP, Java, Ruby, etc.) will work just as well.
• Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks (e.g. WebDriverIO, Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, Appium, TestNG, Junit, Cucumber etc)
• Experience in writing automated tests (UI, API, DB)
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, principles, and best practices.
• Experience with continuous integration and deliver (CI/CD) pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git) and build tools (e.g., Jenkins, TeamCity).
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with relational databases and ability to write SQL queries for data validation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

If you are passionate about quality assurance, have a knack for automation, and enjoy working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge software solutions through effective test automation strategies.