QA Automation Engineer (m/f/x) – AI & Smart Automation

Short Job Description We are looking for a forward-thinking QA Automation Engineer with a strong AI mindset to revolutionize how we approach quality in our marktguru App Squad. In this role, you won’t just execute test cases – you will leverage AI and modern automation tools to build a smart and highly efficient quality ecosystem. You will report directly to the marktguru App Squad Teamlead and act as the tech-savvy driver for smart automation, ensuring our development pipeline stays fast and reliable. Remote work within Austria possible; residence in Austria required. What you can expect in this role AI-Driven Automation: You will explore, implement, and leverage AI tools to automate testing workflows, generate smart test data, and minimize manual testing efforts. Smart Pipeline Integration: You integrate automated checks directly into our CI/CD pipelines to ensure the App Squad gets lightning-fast feedback on every code change. Efficiency Booster: You focus on reducing flakiness by using modern, intelligent tooling, turning test results into real, actionable insights for the developers. Collaboration: You work hand-in-hand with developers and the Teamlead within the App Squad to make quality an automated, frictionless part of the daily workflow. Your essential experience and education Must-haves Core Automation Expertise True Cross-Platform Experience: Proven track record of designing and maintaining automation frameworks across iOS, Android, and Backend environments. You aren't just a mobile tester or a backend tester—you bridge the gap. Mobile Automation Frameworks: Hands-on experience with native or cross-platform mobile testing tools such as Appium, XCUITest, Espresso, or Detox. You understand the nuances of testing on real devices vs. simulators/emulators. API & Backend Testing: Deep expertise in testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman, RestAssured, SuperTest, or similar programmatic libraries. You know how to validate data integrity in databases (SQL/NoSQL). Languages & Infrastructure Code Proficiency: Strong programming skills in at least one major language relevant to our stack (e.g., Java/Kotlin, Swift, Python, or TypeScript). You write clean, maintainable test code, not just flaky scripts. CI/CD & Device Farms: Experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions). Familiarity with cloud testing platforms like BrowserStack Agile & Mindset The "Shift-Left" Mentality: You don't wait for code to be thrown over the wall. You collaborate with Product, Backend, and Mobile engineers during the design phase to define acceptance criteria (BDD/TDD approach). Quality Advocate: Ability to balance automated testing with strategic exploratory testing. You look at the product holistically to catch edge cases that unit tests miss. Pragmatic Approach: You prefer smart, lightweight solutions over heavy, over-engineered testing frameworks. You choose tools that bring immediate value. Team Player: Strong communication skills in English to collaborate easily within our agile squad. Nice to have Performance & Load Testing: Experience with backend load testing tools or mobile profiling tools (Xcode Instruments, Android Studio Profiler) to monitor memory leaks, battery drain, and network throttling. Contract Testing: Familiarity with microservices architecture and contract testing frameworks to ensure backend API changes don't accidentally break the mobile clients. Visual Regression Testing: Experience using automated UI comparison tools (e.g., Applitools, Percy) to catch layout regressions across different screen sizes and OS versions. Release Management: Hands-on experience navigating App Store Connect and Google Play Console, including managing beta tracks (TestFlight, Google Play Beta testing) and staged rollouts. Security Fundamentals: A basic understanding of mobile and API security practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10, SSL pinning, token-based authentication validation). What's in it for you? Exciting career opportunities in a future-oriented industry within an innovative company that thrives on strong team spirit Results-driven culture with plenty of room for initiative, creative work, flat hierarchies, and true collaboration Flexible working hours and remote options for a healthy work-life balance, including the possibility to work up to 30 days per year from within the EU Modern downtown office with drinks, snacks, and the option to bring your dog Sports and wellness perks, such as MyClubs access and complimentary massages for mid-day relaxation Coverage of the cost for the Vienna public transport annual pass, or regional transport tickets if you live outside Vienna Exclusive training opportunities through the P7S1 Academy, as well as financial support for external courses Job bike leasing – we support you in leasing your desired bicycle Attractive discounts with numerous partners and brands Regular team events that are not only enjoyable but also encourage team bonding and creativity For this position, we offer a gross annual salary starting at €55.000. Depending on your qualifications and experience, we are of course open to overpayment. We’d be happy to discuss the specific details with you in person. Note for applicants with disabilities Do you have a disability and would like to apply? Then you are very welcome to join us. We know that we are not yet completely barrier-free, but we are working on it. Let's talk about how we can remove this barrier together and find an individual solution if necessary. Contact