07/29/2026 updated
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Senior Automation Quality Assurance Engineer
Craiova, Romania
Only remote
Master's Degree in RoboticsAbout me
Senior Automation QA Engineer (13+ years) | Expert in JS/TS (Cypress), Appium & API testing across E-commerce, Fintech, and AI. Proven track record leading QA teams, building automation from scratch, and integrating CI/CD pipelines. Passionate about technical excellence.
WebdriverTest AutomationAutomated Testing FrameworkSeleniumTestingAppiumTest ScriptsCypress (Programming Language)SaucelabsTesting (Hardware)Cucumber (Software)Selenium Webdriver
Test Automation with Cypress and Selenium
Proficient in building and maintaining scalable automated test suites using Cypress, Selenium WebDriver, and JavaScript/TypeScript. Development of automation frameworks integrated into CI/CD pipelines for rapid and reliable software delivery.
API Testing
Extensive experience in automated and manual API testing using Postman and Cypress. Execution of internal and external API tests to ensure backend reliability and correctness.
Mobile Test Automation with Appium
Expertise in mobile automation testing using Appium and Swift for iOS applications. Setup of initial testing strategies and automation frameworks for mobile neobanking and other mobile platforms.
CI/CD Pipeline Integration
Integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, CircleCI, and Docker to ensure continuous quality and rapid delivery cycles.
BDD and Gherkin
Creation and maintenance of BDD/Gherkin test scripts using Cucumber Studio and PyCharm, supporting behavior-driven development practices across multiple projects.
Cross-Browser and Cross-Platform Testing
Execution of cross-browser and cross-platform testing using BrowserStack and SauceLabs to ensure consistent application behavior across different environments.
Programming Languages
Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Swift, SQL, C++, and Gherkin for writing test scripts and automation frameworks across various technology stacks.
Accessibility Testing (WCAG)
Conduct of manual accessibility testing following WCAG standards using tools such as NVDA and ChromeVox to ensure inclusive software experiences.
AI and LLM Testing
Development of automated test suites for AI-driven platforms, including AI chatbots and AI education web applications, using TypeScript and Cypress.
QA Team Leadership and Mentoring
Management of QA engineering teams, including resource allocation, mentoring, training, and establishing testing strategies and roadmaps from the ground up.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2022
Languages
GermanBasic knowledgeEnglishFluentItalianBasic knowledge
Project history
Focused on automated testing for enterprise e-commerce solutions. Developing and maintaining scalable automated test suites using Cypress and JavaScript. Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure rapid delivery cycles. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define test requirements and ensure software quality. Conducting regression testing and debugging to maintain high system stability.
Served as a key Automation Engineer across multiple high-profile client projects in the Fintech, Digital Media, and EdTech sectors. For Kink.com: implemented automated testing using TypeScript and Cypress with GitHub Actions for CI/CD, developed automated test suites for an AI-driven character interaction platform. For Ikigai (Fintech Startup): established initial testing strategy, conducted comprehensive manual testing, and initiated automation framework using Swift and Appium for iOS. For Finetune (AI Education Platform): created a comprehensive automation framework using Cypress, integrated automated tests into CI pipelines using CircleCI and GitHub Actions, and performed extensive API automated and manual testing using Postman and Cypress.
Manual and automated testing for an E-learning web application. Developed UI automation scripts using Cypress with JavaScript and Selenium with Java. Conducted cross-platform and cross-browser testing using BrowserStack and SauceLabs. Performed internal and external API testing using Postman. Created automation tests using Selenium with Python and Mabl. Maintained BDD/Gherkin test scripts using Cucumber Studio and PyCharm. Validated backend databases using SQL and Neo4j. Assisted with DevOps tasks including reviewing PRs and managing builds via Docker and CircleCI. Conducted manual Accessibility testing following basic WCAG standards using tools like NVDA and ChromeVox.