QA Automation Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p>At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s <a href="https://www.catawiki.com/en/c/583-sports-memorabilia">Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car</a>, a <a href="https://www.catawiki.com/en/c/579-fossils">Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton</a>, <a href="https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/10035805">Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit</a> or <a href="https://www.catawiki.com/en/c/583-sports-memorabilia">Usain Bolt’s running shoe</a>, we encounter exceptional objects every day.</p> <p>We’re a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects. Each week, more than 100,000 unique items are auctioned, all carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.</p> <p>Having sold over 25 million unique objects, our mission is to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by three core values. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to explore how you can join us.</p> <ul> <li>Taking ownership and driving impact&nbsp;</li> <li>Being open to change and feedback</li> <li>Being passionate about our mission and our customers.&nbsp;</li> </ul></div><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Design, Develop, and Maintain Automated Test Suites</strong>: Build and execute automated test scripts to cover end-to-end testing for web applications, mobile apps (iOS/Android), and APIs.</li> <li><strong>Cross-Platform Testing</strong>: Develop automated tests across multiple platforms, ensuring consistency in test quality and reporting for web, mobile, and API testing.</li> <li><strong>Test Automation Frameworks</strong>: Contribute to the development and improvement of test automation frameworks using tools such as Playwright, Espresso, XCUITest or similar, ensuring scalability and maintainability.</li> <li><strong>CI/CD Integration</strong>: Collaborate with the Platform team to ensure automated tests are smoothly integrated into CI/CD pipelines for rapid feedback on product quality.</li> <li><strong>End-to-End Testing</strong>: Execute functional, regression, performance, and load testing for complex workflows across platforms, ensuring product reliability and quality.</li> <li><strong>Defect Tracking and Reporting</strong>: Identify, log, and track defects through to resolution, providing clear feedback to developers and ensuring timely fixes.<br><br></li> </ul> <h3><strong>Skills and Qualifications</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Proven Experience in Test Automation</strong>: Experience in automated testing across web, mobile (iOS/Android), and APIs, with hands-on experience using automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, etc.</li> <li><strong>Strong Programming Skills</strong>: Proficiency in programming languages used for test automation (e.g. Kotlin, TypeScript, Ruby, or similar).</li> <li><strong>API Testing</strong>: Experience in automating RESTful API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or similar.</li> <li><strong>CI/CD Pipeline Integration</strong>: Familiarity with integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Github Actions, CircleCI, etc.</li> <li><strong>Test Framework Development</strong>: Experience in building or extending test automation frameworks, ensuring they are scalable and maintainable.</li> <li><strong>Cross-Browser and Cross-Device Testing</strong>: Familiarity with ensuring test execution across multiple browsers (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox) and mobile devices (both iOS and Android). Experience with cloud-based testing environments (e.g., BrowserStack)</li> <li><strong>Agile Methodologies</strong>: Experience working in Agile environments, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.</li> <li><strong>Problem-Solving Mindset</strong>: Ability to troubleshoot issues across multiple platforms and work with cross-functional teams to resolve them effectively.</li> <li><strong>Understanding of QA Principles</strong>: Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, including functional testing, regression testing, performance testing, and load testing.</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><div class="text text-align-left "> <h3><strong>Why You'll Love Working with Us</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Create a visible impact </strong>by working at scale in a global organisation serving millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope and directly impacts both our customers and the business.</li> <li><strong>Learn and grow</strong> through our Learning &amp; Development initiatives, including clear development plans and mentorship programmes to support your career progression.</li> <li><strong>A culture of connection defines us</strong>. We’re a passionate, diverse team of 800+ Catawikians representing 60+ nationalities. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their full self to work.</li> <li><strong>Celebrate life’s moments with us. </strong>You’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher when you join, a €50 Catavoucher on your birthday, and an extra day off each year to “Pursue Your Passion<strong>”</strong>. We also offer additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events. Benefits may vary by location.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Our Offices and Way of Working</strong></h3> <p class="p1">Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam, Paris and Lisbon are designed to inspire collaboration. Most Catawikians operate in a hybrid setup, combining office-based and remote work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office, unless a role is explicitly stated as fully remote or fully office-based.</p> </div> <h3><strong>Interested?</strong></h3> <p class="p1">Apply with an English CV and Cover Letter. By applying, you agree to <a href="https://www.catawiki.com/conditions/applicant-privacy-policy.pdf">Catawiki’s Applicant Privacy Policy.</a> If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.</p></div>