Senior QA Automation Engineer

About us: Delasport is where technology meets the excitement of sports and gaming! As a leading powerhouse in iGaming software, we provide everything from platform development to player account management. Our platform is designed to make every player feel like the star of the show, with personalized experiences and cutting-edge technology at its heart. Since our founding in 2010, we have won multiple international awards and have established a proven track record of excellence, stability, and overall success. This achievement only drives us to reach even greater heights. Currently, we are proud to have over 500 experts across various business fields and several offices in Bulgaria (Sofia and Plovdiv), Ukraine, and Malta. Your Role: As a Senior QA Automation Engineer, you will drive quality engineering and automation for modern distributed systems in high-load, microservice-based environments. You’ll build and evolve reliable UI + API automation, integrate it into CI/CD, and ensure fast, actionable feedback for engineering teams.Our core stack is Java, Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG, Maven, and RestAssured, executed via Jenkins, Selenium Grid, and BrowserStack. Playwright and mobile automation (Appium + real devices) are valuable additions.If you are passionate about automation, quality engineering, and modern tooling, and want to make a real impact by adding the extra mile when needed -> we’d love to have you on our team. How You’ll Make an Impact: Design, develop, and continuously improve automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG, Maven, RestAssured. Build and maintain end-to-end automation across UI, API, and integration layers, with strong focus on stability and maintainability. Integrate automated tests into Jenkins pipelines, ensuring fast feedback, consistent execution, and clear results. Execute and scale tests using Selenium Grid and BrowserStack (desktop + mobile where applicable). Analyze failures, identify root causes (test vs product issues), and collaborate with dev/QA teams to resolve defects efficiently. Contribute to test strategy: coverage decisions, flakiness reduction, execution optimization, and framework standards. Ensure traceability and documentation via Jira, Confluence, and Xray (test plans, execution, coverage reporting). Mentor team members, promote best practices, and support a culture of continuous improvement. Leverage productivity tools (Rovo, Copilot, Cursor) responsibly to improve efficiency while maintaining code quality. Who You Are: 5+ years in software testing, including 3+ years in test automation (Senior-level ownership expected). Strong OOP and hands-on automation development experience in Java. Proven experience with: Selenium WebDriver (robust UI automation practices, synchronization strategies) Cucumber (BDD design, reusable steps, readable scenarios) TestNG (suites, parallel execution, listeners) Maven (build lifecycle, dependency management) RestAssured (API automation, auth, validation, assertions) CI/CD expertise with Jenkins (pipelines/jobs, execution gating, artifacts). Experience executing tests in remote environments: Selenium Grid and/or BrowserStack. Strong Git knowledge (Bitbucket preferred). Hands-on experience with Postman for API testing (headers/cookies, payloads, collections, environments, variables, authentication). Experience with Jira + Confluence; Xray for test management and traceability. Strong communication and collaboration skills in Agile/Scrum/Kanban teams. Nice to Have / Advantage Database validation experience (e.g., SQL Server, MongoDB ). Appium experience for mobile automation (Android/iOS). Experience testing on real mobile devices locally (device setup, debugging, stability, connectivity), in addition to cloud providers. Playwright experience (or willingness to learn and evaluate fit for specific test types). Experience in Performance testing with Gatling and/or Apache JMeter Docker/Kubernetes familiarity; microservices and distributed systems testing. Linux shell/scripting skills. Experience reducing flakiness and improving reliability (retry strategy design, stability patterns, observability). What We Offer to Make You Smile: We’re not just about work, we are about creating a great place to grow, connect, and enjoy the journey. Here’s what you can expect when you join us: Competitive Salary Package: We value your skills, dedication, and contributions Time Off: Enjoy 21+ days of annual paid leave so you can rest, recharge, and come back inspired Bonus & Rewards: Performance-based annual bonuses , special vouchers for birthdays and welcoming a newborn Health & Wellness: Additional Health insurance including dental care ; Co-funding a Multisport/Coolfit card to help you stay active Extra Benefits: Employee discounts at various retailers and a monthly allowance for public transportation Great Office Locations: Central office location in Sofia and Plovdiv Relax & Recharge Zone: Take a break with colleagues in our PlayStation and Pool Area - perfect for recharging during the day Wait, there’s more: Happy Hour Fridays: Every Friday we host themed Happy Hours with snacks, fun activities, and plenty of opportunities to connect and unwind with colleagues Multicultural Days: Celebrate diversity and experience the traditions, food, and cultures of teammates from around the world Massages at the Office: Weekly Free Recreational Massages to help relax during the workday Chess Lessons: Sharpen your strategic thinking and enjoy some friendly competition with colleagues Sports & Football Team: We regularly participate in various sports events and have our own Delasport Football Team, competing in the IT League Bulgarian Language Lessons: Bulgarian for Foreigners classes to support smoother communication Office Library : Enjoy access to technical literature to expand your knowledge Ready to Be Part of Something Big? If you're excited to join a team that's revolutionizing the iGaming world and want to make a real impact, apply today. We can't wait to meet you! #LI-HYBRID