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May 12, 2026

Senior AQA Engineer with AI

Senior • Hybrid

Krakow, Poland

Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for a Senior Automation QA Engineer with AI for a full-time position (40 hours per week) in Poland.

Our client is one of the world's largest food retailers. The team is launching a greenfield project to build a new module for the app. One of the main objectives of this project is to utilize AI as much as possible across every part of the delivery - from design and development to testing, automation, and delivery. The team needs an Automation QA Engineer with experience using AI in a daily tester's job.

As an AQA Engineer, you'll be a key contributor to defining and implementing the quality and automation foundations for a distributed, API‐driven system. You'll collaborate closely with engineers and product teams, ensuring quality is built in from the earliest stages and supported by robust automation and AI‐assisted testing.

Office work is expected 2-3 days per week in Kraków.

CET Working hours.

Tech stack:

  • Micro Frontends (MFE) with a Backend for Frontend (BFF)/ xAPI + Enterprise APIs.

  • Backend: Java (Spring Boot).

  • Frontend: JavaScript.

  • Database: PostgreSQL.

Requirements:

  • Solid understanding of QA methodologies, with hands‐on experience in frontend, backend, and API testing.

  • Strong interest and practical experience in applying AI tools to testing, automation, and SDLC optimization.

  • Understanding of testing microservices‐based systems.

  • Practical knowledge of HTTP and RESTful APIs.

  • Hands‐on experience with test automation frameworks (like REST Assure, Playwright).

  • Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitHub Actions.

  • Familiarity with service mocking and contract testing (WireMock, Pact).

Nice to have:

  • Experience with performance testing.

  • Experience setting up or maintaining test environments.

  • Basic cloud knowledge (Azure / AWS).

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate early with the engineering team to influence requirements and define effective test strategies.

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated tests for backend services, APIs, UI, and end‐to‐end flows.

  • Validate service interactions and data flows across microservices and BFF layers.

  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).

  • Actively apply AI‐supported tools to improve test design, execution, and maintenance.

  • Produce clear test reports and participate in test automation code reviews.

  • Manage test cases and test cycles (Jira Zephyr).

We offer:

  • 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, and 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!