SENIOR QA AUTOMATION ENGINEER (PLAYWRIGHT)

Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (Playwright) for a full-time position (40 hours per week) in Ukraine and Europe. Our client offers digital tools such as interactive maps and automated link monetization, enabling creators, publishers, and event organizers to increase affiliate revenue without additional effort.

Position overview

We are looking for a Senior Software QA Automation Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about automation, quality, and efficiency. This role is agency-level, meaning you will work across multiple teams and projects, driving testing strategies and automation initiatives. You will play a critical role in defining and implementing test automation frameworks, improving test coverage, and ensuring robust quality standards across products, which include internal and external APIs, user-facing applications, and services.

• 5-8+ years of experience in QA Automation and Software Testing, with a proven track record of improving software quality through automation
• Strong expertise in developing automated tests using modern frameworks such as
  Playwright
  , Cypress, Selenium, or TestCafe
• Experience with API testing using Postman, REST Assured, or similar tools
• Experience with TestRail or similar test management tools
• Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or Golang for test automation
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) and integrating automated tests into the development workflow
• Experience with cloud environments and distributed systems across multiple providers
• Hands-on experience with databases such as MongoDB and PostgreSQL
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, including performance, security, and usability testing
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• English proficiency is required for daily communication with international colleagues.
• B.S. or M.S in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Collaborative, great communicator

• Develop and maintain automated end-to-end, integration, and API tests to ensure high-quality software releases
• Establish and enforce test automation standards, tooling, and best practices to improve overall test coverage and product reliability
• Collaborate with Platform Engineers to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Work closely with multiple development squads, ensuring test automation supports both existing and new features/products
• Set up and manage a test case inventory to centralize and streamline testing efforts
• Define and enhance the bug handling process, including reporting, tracking, and continuous improvement of bug resolution cycles
• Provide test coverage reports and insights to help teams identify gaps and improve software quality
• Where automation is not feasible, conduct manual testing as part of the Definition of Done for release cycles
• Mentor developers and QA engineers in automation practices, advocating for a quality-first mindset

• US and EU projects based on advanced technologies.
• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.
• Regular performance appraisals to support your growth.
• Flexibility in workspace, either remote or our welcoming office.
• Bonuses for article writing, public talks, other activities
• Generous time off, including vacation, national holidays, sick leaves, and family days.
• Personalized learning programs tailored to your interests and skill development.
• Free tech webinars and meetups organized by Svitla.
• Regular corporate online activities.
• Awesome team and a friendly, supportive community!

Svitla Systems is a global digital solutions company headquartered in the U.S. and operating across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and APAC. Since 2003, we have served a wide range of clients — from innovative start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.

Our success is built on partnership. By integrating seamlessly with clients’ teams, we create lasting collaborations that drive real results.

We are strong advocates of workplace flexibility, remote culture, individual approach to professional and personal growth.

Svitla is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for cooperation without regard to age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, race, color, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our global mission is to build a business that contributes to wellbeing of our partners, personnel, and their families, improves our communities, and makes a lasting difference in the world.

Together, we are coding a brighter tomorrow — and living it.

Join us!