**Who we are** Our client is a leading payment system company specializing in designing and building real-time, account-based payment infrastructures, applications, and services. They are committed to innovation and excellence, constantly driving the evolution of payment solutions in a dynamic and growing industry. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced QA Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in manual testing and solid experience in test automation, particularly with Playwright. In the initial phase, you will focus primarily on manual testing, with a clear target to automate up to 70-80% of test cases over time. You will follow a defined test strategy and an existing blueprint for Playwright test automation, ensuring consistent quality standards across the project. **What you’ll be doing** + Perform manual testing to validate application functionality, usability, and stability. + Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright, based on existing blueprints and standards. + Collaborate with developers and product teams to understand requirements and define test scenarios. + Execute both manual and automated test cases and accurately report issues and bugs. + Ensure adherence to a predefined test strategy and Playwright test automation blueprint. + Perform regression testing and continuously assess test coverage and quality gaps. + Optimize and maintain the automated testing framework to improve stability and efficiency. + Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies. + Communicate clearly in English with team members and stakeholders, both written and verbally. + Provide detailed and structured feedback, without the need for test management tools like TestRail. + Work independently, manage priorities, and stay aligned with delivery goals. **What you’ll bring along** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). + Minimum 5-10 years of professional experience in software testing. + 3+ years of experience in test automation, ideally with Playwright, but experience with Cypress or Selenium is also valued. + Strong manual testing skills, especially in early-stage testing environments. + Proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript. + Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. + Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated test integration. + Solid understanding of software development lifecycles and quality assurance best practices. + Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken. + Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset. + Ability to follow an existing test strategy and automation blueprint with discipline. + A proactive, self-driven attitude and ability to balance manual and automated testing responsibilities effectively. + Experience with Selenium or Cypress in addition to Playwright. + Knowledge of performance or security testing. + ISTQB or similar testing certification is a plus. **What’s in it for you** ✔ New beginnings can be a challenge. We promise a smooth integration and a supportive mentor ✔ Pick your working style: choose from Remote, Hybrid or Office work opportunities ✔ Early bird or night owl? Our projects have different working hours to suit your needs ✔ Nobody is born an expert. Sharpen your tech skills with our sponsored certifications, trainings and top e-learning platforms ✔ We want you to stay healthy! Enjoy our Private Health Insurance ⁠– it’s custom-made for you ✔ A clear mind is a healthy mind. Attend individual coaching sessions or go one step further by joining our accredited Coaching School ✔ Make the most of our epic parties or themed events – they’re lovingly designed for our people and their families ✔ NTT DATA recruiters will never ask job seekers and candidates for payment or banking information during the recruitment process, for any reason. Please remain vigilant of third parties that may try to impersonate NTT DATA recruiters, either in writing or by phone, in an attempt to deceptively obtain personal data or money from you. All email communications from an NTT DATA recruiter will be associated with an @nttdata.com email address. NTT DATA will not use any non-NTT DATA or personal email domains (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) or personal communication channels (WhatsApp, Facebook etc) at any time during the recruitment process. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us. NTT DATA Romania is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants regardless to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. Not the job for you? Perhaps you have a friend who would be a perfect fit. Send them this link! **What’s in it for you** + New beginnings can be a challenge. We promise a smooth integration and a supportive mentor + Pick your working style: choose from Remote, Hybrid or Office work opportunities + Early bird or night owl? Our projects have different working hours to suit your needs + Nobody is born an expert. Sharpen your tech skills with our sponsored certifications, trainings and top e-learning platforms + We want you to stay healthy! Enjoy our Private Health Insurance ⁠– it’s custom-made for you + A clear mind is a healthy mind. Attend individual coaching sessions or go one step further by joining our accredited Coaching School + Make the most of our epic parties or themed events – they’re lovingly designed for our people and their families Your unique talent is what matters. NTT DATA Romania is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants regardless to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic. **Third parties fraudulently posing as NTT DATA recruiters** NTT DATA recruiters will never ask job seekers and candidates for payment or banking information during the recruitment process, for any reason. Please remain vigilant of third parties that may try to impersonate NTT DATA recruiters, either in writing or by phone, in an attempt to deceptively obtain personal data or money from you. All email communications from an NTT DATA recruiter will be associated with an @nttdata.com email address. 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