Senior Automation Test Engineer – IAM / Cloud (GCP) 📍 Location: [Hybrid / Kraków] 🕒 Engagement: B2B Contracting💰 Rate: 180 – 200 PLN / hour (net, B2B) Role Summary We 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 Responsibilities Collaborate with the Lead Automation Architect to define and evolve an automation-first test strategy with minimal manual testing Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites for web, API, and graph-based systems Build and manage CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins / GitLab) for automated test execution, reporting, and notifications Develop and execute test plans, test cases, scenarios, and test data based on functional and technical requirements Perform API, integration, event-driven, and graph data testing Generate test data and validate data ingestion and transformation pipelines Accurately log, track, and validate defects; participate in defect triage and root cause analysis Perform manual and exploratory testing where required Validate Policy as Code implementations (OPA / Rego) and access decision logic Ensure FR / NFR traceability, test entry/exit criteria, and regulatory evidence generation Review test cases for coverage, quality, and traceability Liaise with business and technical stakeholders on SIT / OAT / UAT scenario definitions Communicate progress, risks, and quality metrics to senior stakeholders Continuously identify process and tooling improvements Required Skills & Experience Core Expertise Deep knowledge of Identity & Access Management (IAM) concepts and lifecycle Strong understanding of RBAC, ABAC, ReBAC, PBAC Experience testing policy decision points and policy explainability Solid experience (3+ years) in a senior automation testing role Automation & Testing Strong coding skills in Java, Python, TypeScript, Scala or similar Proven experience designing automation frameworks from scratch Extensive REST API automation and API Gateway testing Consumer-driven contract testing Replay and reprocessing testing Batch / ETL testing Graph data validation using Neo4j / Cypher Automation-first, layered test architecture, and risk-based test prioritisation Cloud & DevOps Strong experience testing cloud-native systems, especially GCP Exposure to AWS, Azure / Entra, AliCloud CI/CD integration (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitOps) Containerised test execution (Docker) Shift-left testing practices Event & Performance Testing Event-driven and Pub/Sub / MQ testing Exposure to performance and volume testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, NeoLoad, LoadRunner Graph database performance analysis (GDBMS) Tooling & Platforms API tools: Postman, Insomnia, Apidog Test management: JIRA, Zephyr / Xray Experience 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 formats Benefits  Private medical care Multisport card / MyBenefit system Life insurance Why 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 Antal Antal 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. Discover our latest job openings: https://en.antal.pl/candidatesFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/antalpoland