About the role

Senior QA Automation Engineer improving quality across Winnow's hardware devices, mobile apps, and web platforms. Designing automated test frameworks and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines while enhancing QA practices.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain **automated test frameworks** and scripts (preferably using **Selenium or Playwright with Java**).
Integrate automated tests into **CI/CD pipelines** for continuous quality assurance.
Build scalable **API, UI, and integration tests** across web, mobile, and hardware device ecosystems.
Collaborate with engineers and product teams to validate **end-to-end interactions between hardware, software, and cloud services**.
Define and drive **automation strategies**, standards, and best practices across teams.
Use and advance **GenAI-assisted testing**, from test generation and defect analysis to continuous improvement initiatives.
**Evaluate, select, and implement** emerging GenAI tools and automation processes that enhance productivity and quality.
Continuously monitor and improve test coverage, reliability, and efficiency.

**Experience & Technical Skills**
4+ years of hands-on experience in **test automation engineering**.
Strong programming skills in **Java**, with solid OOP fundamentals.
Proven experience with **Selenium, Playwright**, or similar frameworks.
Experience integrating automated tests within **CI/CD environments** (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions).
Experience testing and automating **hardware–software integrations**, mobile (Android), and web applications.
Proficiency in **API testing** (Postman, REST-assured) and **SQL/database validation**.
Familiarity with test management and issue tracking tools (**TestRail, Jira**).
Knowledge of **QA methodologies, test strategies, and performance testing**.
Experience or strong interest in **AI/GenAI-assisted QA**, with a mindset for experimentation and adoption.
****Soft Skills & Attributes**
Analytical thinker with **strong attention to detail and ownership**.
Proactive and autonomous; comfortable leading automation initiatives end-to-end.
Excellent communicator, able to collaborate effectively with global teams.
Curious, innovative, and eager to explore **how AI can transform QA**.
Highly organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Passionate about using technology to drive **real-world environmental impact**.

Competitive base salary.
Meal tickets - 40 RON per working day.
2 Wellness hours per month plus a 274 RON gross monthly wellness allowance or the option to swap the wellness allowance for a 7Card subscription.
25 days of paid vacation time in addition to national holidays, plus the option to buy a further 5 days of annual leave.
Company part-funded private health insurance and eye care allowance.
Life insurance (3 times base salary).
Company stock options package.
Eligible for discretionary annual bonus.
Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 helpline for your wellbeing.
Learning and development allowance of 1,730 RON annually.
Hybrid way of working - we’re all in the office on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Company provided breakfast & snacks on office days.
Early Finish Fridays - log off at 3 PM on a Friday if you have completed your tasks by then
Our own office space with a great working environment
You will love what you do – waking up every day, solving one of the biggest social problems of our generation - food waste
Committed team members with broad experience who share a common passion to build a world-class business.