Senior Java Test Automation Engineer

Contract: Freelance/Contractor

Pay Rate: 80,000 - 110,000 HUF/day

Location: Budapest, Váci út 144-150, 1138

About the Role:

Join Hawk-Eye Innovations (HEI) as a Senior Java Automation Engineer on a contract basis. In this key position, you will contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of robust, scalable automated testing solutions across our products. As part of a collaborative and innovative team, you’ll play a pivotal role in improving software quality, optimizing our automation practices, and mentoring junior engineers.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain reliable test automation frameworks using industry-leading tools such as Selenium, Appium, Playwright, or Karate.

• Develop and execute automated tests for RESTful APIs using RestAssured or Postman.

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) to ensure rapid and reliable releases.

• Generate and maintain test reports using tools like Allure, ExtentReports, or custom reporting solutions.

• (Optional) Lead and perform performance testing with JMeter, Gatling, or similar tools.

• (Optional) Leverage cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) to run and scale automated tests.

• Conduct comprehensive database testing and validate SQL queries/logic in relational databases.

• Plan, design, and document clear and effective test cases, ensuring coverage and traceability.

• Collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams, actively contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

• Guide and mentor junior QA engineers, promoting best practices and continuous quality improvement.

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Strong Core Java programming skills (OOP, collections, exception handling, multithreading).

• Expertise in building and maintaining test automation frameworks.

• Excellent understanding of QA methodologies, software testing principles, and SDLC/STLC.

• Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments.

• Solid understanding of SQL and relational database testing.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling).

• Familiarity with containerization and cloud-based test execution (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure).

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working with developers, product owners, and stakeholders.

• Proven mentorship abilities; able to support and guide junior QA team members.

• Ownership mindset: proactive in identifying gaps, suggesting process improvements, and driving quality throughout the development lifecycle.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

If you are a results-driven Senior Java Automation Engineer passionate about raising the bar for software quality, we’d love to hear from you!