Senior QA Engineer

Aristocrat is a world-class company recognized for innovation and excellence in gaming content and technology. The position is based in Gdańsk, Poland.

• 5+ years of professional QA experience testing complex, distributed systems.
• Expert understanding of SDLC, QA methodologies, and testing approaches including closed system, grey box, and integration testing.
• Skilled in RESTful API testing, SQL/database fundamentals, and client-side testing.
• Excellent analytical skills to identify risks and make pragmatic decisions.
• Proficient communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts, influence collaborators, and lead quality initiatives.
• Demonstrated history of continuous learning and driving process improvements.

Nice to have:

• Experience in the gaming industry.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins).
• Experience with performance and load testing tools.
• Proficiency with monitoring and analytics tools (e.g., New Relic, Redash).

End-to-End Test Strategy & Planning:

• Build, develop, and own comprehensive, risk-based test plans for complex features and system integrations.
• Proactively identify potential quality issues and risks in requirements and architecture, providing constructive feedback.
• Define the scope of testing (manual, automated, performance, security) required for projects, ensuring efficient coverage across client and server.

Execution, Analysis & Defect Management:

• Complete complex manual and automated tests across the full stack, analyzing results and identifying root causes of defects.
• Manage the full defect lifecycle, ensuring high-quality reporting and timely resolution for critical integration issues.
• Establish and report on key quality metrics, providing clear access to product health for collaborators.

Technical Excellence & Mentorship:

• Demonstrate expert proficiency in testing tools and systems (e.g., Bug Tracking, Test Case Management, SQL).
• Contribute to building and supporting test automation frameworks for API and client-side testing.
• Act as a mentor and technical resource for QA engineers, providing mentorship on end-to-end testing, problem-solving, and career growth.

Collaboration & Process Improvement:

• Partner with developers and product managers to ensure shared understanding of requirements and quality expectations.

• Promote a "quality-first" culture by fostering continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

• Drive tangible improvements in the team’s cross-functional testing processes and tooling.

• Liaise and coordinate with a dedicated project team of offshore testers while working closely with another Lead QA.