Job Description:
About Us
Itekako (itekako.com) is a Belgrade based software development company with more than 15 years of experience working with Fortune 500, SMEs and startups around the globe. So far, we successfully finished 200 (and counting!) high-end challenging projects across 11 industries. We've grown to a team of 150 skilled and experienced software engineers and technology experts who are focused on providing real business value to our clients. Our employees have changed the way people do their finances, shop online, play games, listen to music, build their startups, take care of their health, deal with cryptocurrencies, manage large manufacturing plants and more. We often run in sprints (agile methodology), but essentially we are marathoners - the people we work with and the clients we work for have been with us for a long time.
About the role
As a QA Automation Engineer at Itekako, you will join a dynamic and collaborative engineering environment where quality is a priority. We’re looking for engineers who are passionate about automation and can help us raise the bar for reliability, performance, and user experience.
What you'll do
- Write clear, maintainable, and reusable automated test scripts using tools like Selenium (Python/Java), Cypress and Playwright
- Collaborate closely with the rest of the team to understand requirements and ensure test coverage
- Contribute to the setup and enhancement of CI/CD pipelines for automated testing
- Perform code reviews of automated tests and contribute to continuous improvements in test strategy
- Analyze test results, detect and report bugs, and assist in root cause analysis
- Advocate for quality best practices and drive the adoption of automation across teams
- Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and strategies, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
- At least 2-3 years of hands-on experience in QA automation
- Strong proficiency in Selenium with Python or Java, Cypress/Playwright with JavaScript
- Solid understanding of test automation principles, frameworks, and best practices
- Familiarity with API testing and tools such as Postman
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams and within CI/CD environments
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented analytical mindset
- Full working proficiency in English
What we offer
- Competitive compensation package and benefits: flexible working hours, private medical insurance, offsite team buildings, access to L&D platforms and many more
- A flat in Europe (this year's location is Malaga) for employees to use for remote work or vacation for 6 months in a year
- Prime city location: our office is situated in the heart of Belgrade, providing a stunning 360° viewpoint from Beograđanka