May 21, 2026

Automation Test Engineer

Mid • Hybrid

Krakow, Poland

Automation Test Engineer (Payments)

We are looking for an Automation Test Engineer who will be responsible for developing and maintaining automated tests for payment systems. The role involves close cooperation with development and business teams to ensure high quality and stability of delivered solutions.

 

📍 Location: Kraków, Poland

🏢 Working model: Hybrid – 2 days per week from the office

📄 Employment type: B2B or permanent contract signed with Antal

 

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain automation frameworks and automated tests in Java.
  • Create automated tests for API, integration, and UI layers.
  • Test payment processes including SWIFT, ISO 20022, routing, validation, and payment processing flows.
  • Build REST/SOAP automated tests and validate data contracts and schemas.
  • Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Analyse defects, logs, and system issues.
  • Collaborate with Developers, BAs, Product Owners, and Operations teams.
  • Prepare test documentation and reporting.


Requirements:

  • Strong hands-on experience with Java and test automation.
  • Experience with:
    • Selenium or Playwright,
    • REST Assured,
    • JUnit/TestNG,
    • Git,
    • Jenkins / GitLab CI / Azure DevOps.
  • Good understanding of test automation best practices.
  • Experience with log analysis and basic SQL knowledge.
  • Understanding of payment processing lifecycle and payment systems.
  • Knowledge of ISO 20022 and SWIFT MT/MX standards.

Nice to have:

  • Experience with JMeter/Gatling,
  • Docker/Kubernetes basics,
  • Kafka and event-driven architectures.

What’s offered

  • Cooperation within an international project
  • Opportunity to work with modern technologies and large-scale systems
  • Flexible form of cooperation
  • Hybrid working model based in Kraków
  • Real impact on product quality and automation strategy

 

Why apply for an Antal job offer?

When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process.

About Antal

Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research.

Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams.

Discover our latest job openings: https://en.antal.pl/candidates
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/antalpoland

 

 

 

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Krakow, Poland

160 - 190 PLN/hr

🏢 Summary: The role involves building and maintaining scalable automated testing solutions for CRM platforms and AI-driven components, combining TOSCA-based automation, functional testing, and AI validation. The engineer will design automation frameworks, execute regression tests, and ensure quality across global releases in an Agile environment. This position focuses on high-quality automation, AI testing practices, and continuous improvement within a mature engineering setup. 🗂️ Requirements: 4-6 years of hands-on experience in test automation, Experience with TOSCA and TOSCA Test Case Design, Ability to design and implement automation frameworks, Experience in functional and regression testing, Experience testing CRM applications, Knowledge of AI testing and prompt engineering, Experience working in Agile/Scrum environment, Familiarity with test management tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps 📃 Skills: TOSCA, Automation, Testing, AI, CRM, JIRA, AzureDevOps, Agile, Scrum, Regression, PromptEngineering 🏢 Description: Tester AI / Automation Engineer (TOSCA) 📍 Location: Kraków (hybrid - 2 days in the office per week) 📄 B2B: 160–190 PLN /h We are looking for a Tester AI / Automation Engineer to join a global team responsible for building scalable, automated testing solutions for CRM platforms and AI‑driven components. The role combines test automation (TOSCA or similar) , functional testing , and AI testing , including prompt engineering and validation of AI‑based features. You will work in a mature engineering environment focused on automation, quality, and continuous improvement, collaborating with teams across multiple regions. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain automated test cases using TOSCA (or other automation tools). Create and execute functional and regression test scenarios. Build scalable, high‑quality automation components aligned with engineering best practices. Perform AI testing , including prompt engineering and validation of AI‑driven functionalities. Review business and system requirements, identifying defects early in the lifecycle. Estimate testing effort for new features and regression cycles. Manage defects, test environments, and testing metrics. Collaborate with global teams and ensure release governance is met. Identify process inefficiencies and propose pragmatic improvements. Requirements: 4-6 years of hands‑on experience in test automation (TOSCA preferred; certification is a plus). Ability to work across automation and functional testing . Experience designing and implementing automation frameworks. Strong knowledge of TOSCA Test Case Design (templates, RTBs, classes). Experience testing CRM applications and understanding CRM components. Exposure to Agile/Scrum delivery. Familiarity with test management tools such as JIRA or Azure DevOps . Nice to have: understanding of Investment Banking or Risk Management domains. What We Offer: Long‑term project in a global financial organization. Work with modern AI testing approaches and automation frameworks. Hybrid model - 2 days per week in the Kraków office. Mature engineering culture with strong focus on quality and automation. Private healthcare (Luxmed) and Multisport card. Why apply for an Antal job offer? When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process. About Antal Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research. Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams.

Technology

Antal Sp. z o.o.

Senior Test Engineer

Senior

Remote

Warsaw, Poland

20,000 - 27,000 PLN/hr

🏢 Summary: Senior Test Engineer role focused on end-to-end testing of complex event-driven and data platform solutions within supply chain systems. The position involves validating data integrations, mappings, and cross-system flows in an international Agile environment, with growing responsibility for test automation. Remote work with occasional visits to Warsaw office, B2B contract. 🗂️ Requirements: Strong knowledge of component, integration, system, and E2E testing methodologies, Hands-on experience testing event-driven systems, Experience with Kafka-based architectures, Experience with data platforms or data pipelines, Experience with integration-heavy systems, Experience working in Agile/Scrum, Proficiency with JIRA, Experience with TestRail or Xray, Ability to trace defects across complex systems 📃 Skills: Kafka, JIRA, TestRail, Xray, Agile, Scrum, Java 🏢 Description: 📍 Location: Remote (with occasional visits to Warsaw office) 💰 B2B: 115–135 PLN/h We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Test Engineer to join a team working on complex supply chain and data platform solutions. The role involves end-to-end testing of event-driven systems and data integrations in an international environment, with strong focus on data quality, mappings, and cross-system flows. Responsibilities • Lead and manage end-to-end testing activities across integration and data platform components • Design, execute, and maintain test scenarios for event-driven architectures (Kafka-based systems) • Validate data mappings, transformations, and end-to-end business processes across multiple systems • Investigate defects by tracing issues across integration flows, mapping logic, components, and data quality • Collaborate closely with developers, SMEs, and business stakeholders to ensure high-quality releases • Own and maintain test documentation, test plans, and test cases • Drive defect triage and resolution discussions with clear and structured communication • Use tools such as JIRA and TestRail/Xray for test management and reporting • Contribute to and gradually take ownership of test automation initiatives • Continuously improve test strategy, processes, and test coverage Requirements • Strong understanding of testing methodologies (component, integration, system, E2E testing) • Hands-on experience testing event-driven systems (Kafka) • Experience with data platforms, data pipelines, or integration-heavy systems • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments • Proficiency with JIRA (defect tracking, workflows) • Experience with test management tools (TestRail, Xray or similar) • Strong analytical skills with ability to trace defects across complex systems • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Nice to Have • Strong experience in supply chain domain, preferably with freight forwarding systems • Experience or willingness to learn test automation (Java or similar) • Exposure to custom test frameworks • Experience validating large-scale data transformations or mapping specifications What We’re Looking For • A curious and investigative mindset with focus on edge cases and defect detection • Ability to analyze business flows and identify technical root causes • Strong ownership and accountability for test quality and delivery • Hands-on approach – comfortable with manual testing today and automation development tomorrow • Proactive attitude, challenge-driven mindset, and focus on continuous improvement We Offer • Opportunity to work on complex international data and integration projects • Remote work model with occasional visits to Warsaw office • Collaboration with experienced technical and business teams • Stable long-term cooperation • Private healthcare (LuxMed) • Multisport card Co zyskasz dzięki aplikacji na ofertę Antal? Gdy Twoja aplikacja zostanie rozpatrzona pozytywnie (zostaniesz zaproszony/a do procesu), otrzymasz wsparcie Konsultanta/Konsultantki, który/a utrzyma z Tobą stały kontakt (mailowo lub telefonicznie), pomoże Ci przygotować się do rozmowy rekrutacyjnej z przyszłym pracodawcą oraz zatroszczy się o jakość procesu rekrutacyjnego, w którym aktualnie bierzesz udział. Kim jesteśmy? Jesteśmy liderem rekrutacji specjalistów i menedżerów oraz doradztwa w obszarze HR. Marka obecna jest w 35 krajach, w Polsce działa od 1996 roku. Przez ten czas zbudowaliśmy wiele karier kandydatów, dzięki elastycznemu i kompleksowemu podejściu do wszystkich rekrutacji. Antal tworzy ponad 130 profesjonalnych konsultantów ds. rekrutacji, którzy są oni nie tylko skutecznymi rekruterami, ale także wykwalifikowanymi doradcami, specjalizującymi się zarówno w zakresie wybranego sektora, jak i stanowiska.