Senior Tester Automation Engineer

Senior Automation Test Engineer – IAM / Cloud (GCP)📍 Location: [Hybrid / Kraków]🕒 Engagement: B2B Contracting💰 Rate: 180 – 200 PLN / hour (net, B2B)Role SummaryWe are looking for a Senior Automation Test Engineer with strong expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) to join a highly technical, cloud-focused engineering team.This role is automation-first and focuses on testing secure, scalable identity workflows across Google Cloud Platform (GCP), integrating IAM services with custom APIs, Pub/Sub pipelines, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native applications.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the Lead Automation Architect to define and evolve an automation-first test strategy with minimal manual testingDesign, develop, execute, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites for web, API, and graph-based systemsBuild and manage CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins / GitLab) for automated test execution, reporting, and notificationsDevelop and execute test plans, test cases, scenarios, and test data based on functional and technical requirementsPerform API, integration, event-driven, and graph data testingGenerate test data and validate data ingestion and transformation pipelinesAccurately log, track, and validate defects; participate in defect triage and root cause analysisPerform manual and exploratory testing where requiredValidate Policy as Code implementations (OPA / Rego) and access decision logicEnsure FR / NFR traceability, test entry/exit criteria, and regulatory evidence generationReview test cases for coverage, quality, and traceabilityLiaise with business and technical stakeholders on SIT / OAT / UAT scenario definitionsCommunicate progress, risks, and quality metrics to senior stakeholdersContinuously identify process and tooling improvementsRequired Skills & ExperienceCore ExpertiseDeep knowledge of Identity & Access Management (IAM) concepts and lifecycleStrong understanding of RBAC, ABAC, ReBAC, PBACExperience testing policy decision points and policy explainabilitySolid experience (3+ years) in a senior automation testing roleAutomation & TestingStrong coding skills in Java, Python, TypeScript, Scala or similarProven experience designing automation frameworks from scratchExtensive REST API automation and API Gateway testingConsumer-driven contract testingReplay and reprocessing testingBatch / ETL testingGraph data validation using Neo4j / CypherAutomation-first, layered test architecture, and risk-based test prioritisationCloud & DevOpsStrong experience testing cloud-native systems, especially GCPExposure to AWS, Azure / Entra, AliCloudCI/CD integration (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitOps)Containerised test execution (Docker)Shift-left testing practicesEvent & Performance TestingEvent-driven and Pub/Sub / MQ testingExposure to performance and volume testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, NeoLoad, LoadRunnerGraph database performance analysis (GDBMS)Tooling & PlatformsAPI tools: Postman, Insomnia, ApidogTest management: JIRA, Zephyr / XrayExperience testing Policy as Code (OPA / Rego)Familiarity with identity platforms such as SailPoint IdentityIQ (nice to have)Experience with SCIM, OIDC, LDAP, REST, CSV data ingestion formatsBenefits Private medical careMultisport card / MyBenefit systemLife insuranceWhy apply for an Antal job offer?When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process.About AntalAntal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research.Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams.