QA Automation Engineer

This position is available only under an employment (labor) agreement. The world’s digital experiences run on something invisible: the infrastructure and software that keep them fast, reliable, and secure. At Gcore, you’ll help design and deliver that foundation for an AI-driven world. We’re a global provider of infrastructure and software solutions for AI, cloud, network, and security, powering everything from real-time communication and streaming to enterprise AI and secure web applications. With 210+ edge locations, 50+ cloud regions, and thousands of GPUs, your work here can reach users and businesses across the globe. You’ll collaborate with leading technology partners such as Intel, NVIDIA, Dell, and Equinix, and work on platforms that power digital products used around the world. Our vision is simple: to connect the world to AI, anywhere, anytime. Want to work on technology that goes beyond a single product or industry? Join a global team of 550+ professionals building infrastructure and software that supports the entire digital ecosystem. Our QA Automation team is responsible for ensuring product quality through automated testing, development of testing infrastructure, and continuous improvement of engineering processes. We build and maintain automation frameworks, develop internal tools, integrate quality controls into CI/CD pipelines, and work closely with development and platform teams to improve reliability, scalability, and release confidence across our products. As part of the team, you will contribute not only to test automation but also to the development of engineering solutions that help improve product quality and team productivity. Role Purpose Enhance the quality and reliability of software products by driving test automation, building QA infrastructure, and implementing strategies that ensure effective and stable testing processes. Job Description About the role: We are looking for a skilled QA Automation Engineer to drive quality assurance initiatives through the design, development, and maintenance of automated testing solutions for backend services and APIs. In this role, you will build scalable test automation frameworks, develop internal quality tools, and integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable and efficient software delivery. You will work closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and product teams to improve product quality, increase test coverage, and optimize automation execution. The ideal candidate has strong Python development skills, hands‑on experience with automation frameworks, Linux environments, containerization technologies, and modern CI/CD practices. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for backend services and APIs Improve test automation framework and supporting infrastructure Create and maintain internal automation tools and utilities Design and implement scalable test automation solutions Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines Analyze test results, investigate failures, and perform root cause analysis Collaborate closely with developers, DevOps engineers, and product teams to improve product quality — improve test coverage, reliability, and execution efficiency Participate in code reviews and establish automation best practices Contribute to quality strategy and continuous improvement initiatives Evaluate and adopt modern engineering tools and practices, including AI-assisted development workflows Qualifications 3+ years of experience in QA Automation (Middle) or 5+ years (Senior) Experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, QA processes, and test design techniques Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills Practical experience with Docker and containerized environments Experience working with CI/CD systems (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar) Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, REST APIs, and client-server architecture Experience with API testing, UI testing, and backend validation Ability to read and work with technical documentation in English Ability to effectively leverage AI agents for code generation, debugging, test development, log analysis, and productivity improvements Experience using LLMs to accelerate test case creation, automation development, and incident investigation Additional Information At Gcore, we want you to do your best work and enjoy the journey. Our benefits are designed to support your growth, well-being, and life beyond work: Competitive compensation Flexible working hours and hybrid or remote options, depending on your role Work from anywhere in the world for up to 45 days per year Private medical insurance for you and your family Extra paid vacation and sick leave days Support for life’s important moments and celebrations Language courses to help you connect and grow Modern, welcoming offices with snacks, drinks, and entertainment Team sports and social activities Equal Opportunity Employer We provide equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr