Senior QA Automation Engineer/Playwright & WebdriverIO

Wiser Technology is a leading software development company. Our team of 600 engineers across Europe excels in web and mobile software development, video streaming, defense, machine learning, automotive, e-commerce, and AI. We leverage top-tier technologies and expertise driven by a passion for innovation to drive progress.

We seek an experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer with proven expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks for both web and mobile applications, using Playwright (JavaScript) and WebdriverIO. You will be responsible for ensuring high product quality through automation best practices, test strategy implementation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Test Automation Development

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright (JavaScript) for web applications.

• Build and maintain mobile automation frameworks with WebdriverIO.

• Develop reusable test utilities, page object models, and helper functions.

Test Strategy & Execution

• Define test strategy, scope, and approach for new features and releases.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and UX to ensure testability of requirements.

• Execute automated regression, functional, and integration tests.

Quality Engineering Practices

• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar).

• Monitor, debug, and optimize test execution for reliability and performance.

• Analyze test results, log defects, and verify fixes.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Work closely with manual QA to increase automation coverage.

• Mentor junior automation engineers on coding standards and best practices.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives).

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• 5+ years of QA experience, with at least 3 years in automation.

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript for test automation.

• Proven experience with Playwright for web automation.

• Proven experience with WebdriverIO for mobile automation (Android & iOS).

• Solid understanding of Page Object Model (POM) and test framework architecture.

• Experience in API testing (e.g., Postman, Supertest, or Playwright API).

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).

• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodology.

• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

• ISTQB or similar certification is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Allure or other test reporting tools.

• Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., k6, JMeter).

• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) for test environments.

• Experience with cloud-based device farms (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Culture & Development:

• Friendly Environment: We take pride in our culture and love spending time together.
• Team Spirit: Be part of a supportive team that uplifts each other. 
• Mentorship and coaching: Our colleagues are experts in their field, and you can expect to have a solid team to rely on.
• Personalized Development Program: We realize that one size doesn’t fit all, so you'll receive an individual development plan tailored to your career aspirations. 

Social Benefits:

• Work Flexibility: Embrace flexible working hours and choose from remote, hybrid, or onsite work models. Multiple Office Locations: In Sofia, Plovdiv, Stara Zagora, and Nis, you can choose where you would like to work.
• A Suite of  Perks: Enjoy food vouchers, additional health insurance and more.
• Community and Connections: Engage in exciting social events and team initiatives.

Empowerment: At Wiser, every role is instrumental. You will have the power to make a difference!

Ready to advance your career with a tech leader passionately driven by innovation?

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