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SPD Technology

Senior QA Automation Engineer

Ukraine
Level
Senior
Work type
Remote · Ukraine only

Not stated in the posting: salary, visa.

Open. First seen 4 October 2026.

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About the role

SPD Technology's standard text

At SPD Technology, we bring together a team of like-minded people who are driven by the desire to bring value through their work, united in their commitment to high performance and delivering custom, cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients’ growth. We empower our people with a culture of excellence and enable them with the opportunity to uphold their accountability to contribute on each level. We value humanity and collaboration, encourage professional and personal growth, and foster a supportive and flexible work environment where everyone’s contribution is welcomed.

About the Role

We are building a next-generation Payment Orchestration Platform designed to streamline transaction processing, boost operational efficiency, and deliver a seamless payment experience for businesses and their customers. Our solution integrates with multiple payment gateways, incorporates advanced fraud prevention mechanisms, and ensures full compliance with PCI DSS and other financial industry regulations.

As a Senior QA Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in driving the quality of our platform by designing and executing robust testing strategies across all stages of the software development lifecycle. You’ll collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and the product team to ensure stable, high-performance, and compliant delivery of mission-critical APIs. The product is heavily API-focused, with minimal UI involvement.

Tech Stack:

  • Back-End: Kotlin, Spring Cloud, JUnit, Swagger, Kafka, PostgreSQL (AWS RDS), Redis (AWS), DynamoDB, Docker, AWS
  • Front-End: TypeScript, React, Vite
  • QA Automation: RestAssured, MockServer, JMeter (Java DSL), Playwright, JUnit/TestNG, Docker, AWS
  • CI/CD: GitHub Actions

Team Structure:

7 Software Engineers, 2 Automation QA Engineers, 3 DevOps Engineers, 1 UI/UX Designer, 1 Business Analyst, and 1 Project Manager.

Work Environment:

  • Agile processes. Flexible working hours aligned with UK time zones.

As a qualified expert, You will:

  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for back-end APIs and front-end where applicable.
  • Build test automation solutions from scratch or extend existing ones for API and UI testing.
  • Define and implement a robust performance testing strategy using JMeter (Java DSL).
  • Ensure comprehensive test coverage through functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
  • Actively participate in requirements analysis and contribute to solution design from a QA perspective.
  • Collaborate closely with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure testability and automation at all stages of development.
  • Keep test documentation up to date and contribute to sprint planning and estimation.
  • Identify, report, and track bugs, driving continuous quality improvement across the product.
  • Ensure all QA deliverables align with regulatory and industry standards, especially in the FinTech domain.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipeline optimization for automated testing (GitHub Actions).
  • Mentor and guide a middle-level automation engineer, supporting growth and knowledge sharing.

We’re looking for you if you have

  • 5+ years of experience in software development or QA engineering.
  • Prior experience in FinTech or e-Commerce.
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience in test automation, strongly focusing on API-level testing.
  • Strong skills in Java/Kotlin, with practical experience using JUnit/TestNG, RestAssured, MockServer, JMeter.
  • Solid experience in performance, load, and stress testing.
  • Experience with Playwright or similar tools for UI automation.
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines — experience with GitHub Actions
  • Good knowledge of SQL.
  • Solid grasp of QA best practices, test pyramid principles, and the SDLC.
  • Solid understanding of payment systems, transaction flows, and related compliance requirements.
  • Experience working in regulated environments is a strong advantage.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset
  • Language requirements: English – Upper Intermediate (B2+), Ukrainian – fluent.

Bonus points:

  • Hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

What’s in it for You

SPD Technology's standard text

Reveal great tech solutions

Join the team of experts who create custom, cutting-edge tech solutions for world-renowned businesses, fueling clients growth. Unleash your potential, tackle new challenges, and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions. Focus on long-term impact and building tailored, long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Experience an agile and flexible working environment

Work fully remote around the globe, or in a hybrid work model from our office hubs which are equipped with everything needed for comfortable work. Enjoy a flexible working schedule and create work and rest balance for yourself. Empower yourself with a stable workload and a stable income, focusing on lasting cooperation and high-performance culture.

SPD Technology's standard text

Embrace the opportunity for personal and professional growth

Take advantage of performance review and career path. Elevate your skills with mentorship program, personal development plan, and individual learnings through the corporate library, public speaking support, and more.

Feel cared about

Be among like-minded people and feel supported with collaboration, open communication and mutual respect. Join company-wide tech and cultural events, and contribute to meaningful CSR initiatives that resonate with your values.

Interview steps

  • Interview with the recruiter.
  • Technical interview.
  • Manager Interview

What this role asks for

Particular to this role

DynamoDB · GitHub · JUnit · Kotlin · OpenAPI · Playwright

Rare in SPD Technology's other 14 open postings.

Standard for QA / testing roles

Test Automation

Common in QA / testing postings at any company.

73% of this description is written for the role. The rest is SPD Technology's standard text, folded away below.

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The team: Nimble

This role is one of 3 open in Nimble. 3 were posted in the last 30 days.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

CI/CD (3 of 3), React (3 of 3), TypeScript (3 of 3), AWS (2 of 3), Docker (2 of 3), DynamoDB (2 of 3), GitHub (2 of 3)

OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM

From the team and dates on SPD Technology's own job board.

Other openings for this role

2 open postings for this role in Ukraine, first posted 4 October 2026. The company is likely hiring for more than one position. None has been taken down and posted again.

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