Senior QA Automation Engineer
Job description
TXT e-swiss, a company of the TXT e.solutions group, is based in Lugano and its mission is to promote digital innovation on the Swiss market. The company covers the entire software engineering lifecycle, thus enabling the evolution of technology into sources of innovation. Our mission is to provide innovative, reliable and scalable software solutions that contribute to the success of our customers, in fact we are committed daily to creating value through the intelligent use of technology, enabling companies to reach new heights and overcome the challenges of the modern market. The main values that distinguish us are: Technological Excellence, Continuous Innovation, Trust and Integrity. Senior QA Automation Engineer: TXT e-Swiss, a company of the TXT e-solutions Group – Global Digital Enabler – based in Lugano, supports leading players in the Swiss market in developing advanced digital solutions, covering the entire software engineering lifecycle. For strategic projects in the banking IT sector, we are looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join a team dedicated to ensuring the quality of complex application systems. The Role You will join a structured QA team, contributing to the quality of critical software platforms through a modern approach based on automation and continuous integration. What You Will Do Design and develop scalable, reusable test automation frameworks Automate testing for APIs (REST), backend services, and enterprise applications Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, or similar) Collaborate with development and architecture teams in microservices and distributed systems environments Contribute to defining the test strategy and adopting quality-by-design practices Perform functional and integration testing, quickly identifying issues and bottlenecks Who We Are Looking For At least 5 years of experience in software testing within IT environments Hands-on experience in test automation for web applications, APIs, and backend systems Strong knowledge of tools such as Selenium, SoapUI / Postman, and JMeter Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, or similar) Knowledge of one or more programming languages among Java, Python, JavaScript, or Groovy Good knowledge of databases (SQL) Fluent in Italian and at least B2 level in English Strong quality-oriented mindset and problem-solving approach Nice to Have Experience in banking / fintech environments ISTQB certification Experience with microservices architectures / containers (Docker, Kubernetes) Knowledge of Robot Framework Experience in performance testing Why join the TXT Group? • Competitive salary: we recognize your expertise and offer a compensation package that reflects your value • Inclusive work environment: join a diverse and supportive team that values collaboration and excellence • Global reach: our presence spans key cities such as Milan, Berlin, Lugano, Seattle, Dallas, and Paris, offering a truly international experience • Team-centered culture: we take pride in fostering a supportive environment with mutual recognition of excellence • Stability and growth: permanent contract security and numerous professional development opportunities Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at TXT e-Swiss and become part of a team shaping the future of software quality assurance. This offer complies with principles of equality and inclusion and is open to all individuals regardless of gender. The Swiss Federal Act on Gender Equality (GEA, SR 151.1) aims to promote equal opportunities and treatment in the workplace.