Senior Test Automation Engineer at Sword… · Athens

Sword Services Greece is an IT Services and Software Solutions provider company, driving EU Institutions and Global Leaders in their Digital & IT transformation. As part of the Sword Services Greece team, you'll leverage your expert IT competency to drive critical projects, ensuring rapid, precise delivery that consistently meets, and often exceeds, the expectations of our global clients.

About the role...

We are currently seeking an Senior Test Automation Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will work in a multinational environment on a multitude of tasks supporting our business in implementing and developing solutions for large EU and international institutions and private sector companies in Greece and abroad.

What you will do...

• Design, execute, and maintain automated and manual test cases.
• Develop test plans, test strategies, and test reports.
• Perform functional testing, data validation, and data quality assurance.
• Review test deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and sufficient test coverage.
• Coordinate and support software testing activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure testing activities follow established QA methodologies and best practices.
• Track, manage, and report defects using Jira or Azure DevOps.

Technical Skills required...

• BSc's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or another relevant field.
• 8+ years of experience in Software Testing and Quality Assurance within international environments.
• Strong experience in test automation design and implementation.
• Deep expertise in Cypress.
• Experience creating and executing functional and automated test cases.
• Strong knowledge of test planning, reporting, and defect management.
• Hands-on experience with Jira and/or Microsoft Azure DevOps.
• Experience with data validation and data quality testing.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal;

Experience in the following will be considered as an asset:

• API testing and automation.
• CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration.
• Performance or regression testing.
• Agile/Scrum software development environments.
• ISTQB or other software testing certifications.

Behavioral Attributes...

• Self Development: Shows eagerness to grow and achieve more in respective area of expertise;
• Adaptability / Flexibility: Shows ability to cope with fast changing technologies and requirements;
• Solution focused mindset: Focus on work quality results with attention to detail and delivery of tasks within agreed deadlines;
• Focus on Customer either internal or external;
• Creativity & Initiative: Proposes ideas and solutions to existing ways of working, takes initiatives, identifies risks and works proactively;
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively & efficiently with various diverse and geographically distributed work teams;
• Accountability: Shows strong sense of responsibility and ownership of the activities assigned.

What's in for you...

• Competitive remuneration package;
• Meal voucher card;
• Private medical plan;
• Private pension plan;
• Shuttle Bus;
• Opportunity to work in challenging, large scale projects with high visibility and impact;
• Continuous learning and development plan;
• Teambuilding events

Our Culture...

At Sword, our values define how we behave towards our colleagues and clients, and that is Respect and Collaboration. We believe that together we achieve more! Grasp a taste of our daily life at our Sword Services Greece Experience page on .

Please submit your CV in English. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and we ensure that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. Discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other factor protected by applicable laws and regulations is prohibited. As part of our culture, we respect human rights and focus on creating a positive workplace, where all employees are valued, and where diversity and inclusion are a vital part of our everyday working experience.

If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.