Automation testing Engineer
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We are looking for a Test Automation Engineer to join a long-term mission within the railway sector. You will contribute to the validation and quality assurance of complex software systems, including embedded and backend applications, ensuring reliability, performance, and compliance with industry standards.
Role and Responsibilities Test Strategy & Automation Framework Define and implement automated test strategies aligned with project and business requirements Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks (primarily in Python) Ensure test coverage across functional, integration, and system levels
Automation Development Develop and maintain automated test scripts for API, backend, and system validation Implement reusable test libraries to accelerate test development and execution Integrate test automation into development workflows to support rapid iteration
CI/CD & Quality Integration Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD or equivalent) Ensure continuous testing across build and deployment cycles Analyze test results and provide actionable feedback to development teams
Validation & System Testing Validate complex systems, including software-hardware integration environments Execute non-regression, performance, and reliability testing Collaborate with developers and system engineers to identify defects early
Continuous Improvement Optimize test processes to reduce execution time and increase reliability Promote shift-left testing practices and an automation-first mindset Contribute to tooling evolution and quality standards
Requirements
Master's Degree or Engineering Degree in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, or related field
Experience 2 to 5 years in test automation or software testing Experience in regulated environments (railway, aerospace, medical, defense) is a strong plus
Technical Skills Strong proficiency in Python for test automation Experience with test automation frameworks (PyTest, Robot Framework, or equivalent) Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD preferred) Knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, REST clients) Familiarity with version control systems (Git) Understanding of network protocols and system integration Bonus: experience with Docker, embedded systems, or hardware-in-the-loop testing
Language Skills Fluent in English (spoken and written) French is a plus
Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and reliability Proactive and autonomous Collaborative mindset, comfortable working in cross-functional teams Continuous improvement driven