Senior QA Automation Engineer - iGaming Scale & Growth in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
Career Trajectory & Skill Development: This Senior QA Automation Engineer role at Playson sits at the intersection of high-scale backend systems and modern DevOps tooling. Working on a platform processing billions of transactions daily is a genuine resume differentiator. Skills developed here — Kubernetes-based testing, performance testing at scale (k6, JMeter), observability tooling (Datadog, New Relic) — are among the most in-demand in the QA market right now.
Compensation Context: The EUR-denominated salary with quarterly bonuses is a green flag for a company that has operated internationally since 2012. For a Senior QA Automation Engineer in Europe, market benchmarks typically range €55,000–€90,000 annually depending on country. Playson describes it as "competitive," but candidates should negotiate based on the high technical bar (5+ years, Kubernetes, load testing).
Culture & Work-Life Balance Signals:
- Green flags: Unlimited PTO and sick leave, remote-first option, flexible schedule, and financial support for life events signal a genuinely employee-focused culture.
- Growth opportunity: The role involves shaping QA strategy — not just executing tests — giving seniors real ownership and architectural input.
- iGaming context: The industry operates 24/7 globally, so expect some production urgency, but the team structure appears mature given the micro-service architecture and tooling mentioned.
Watch for: The role is broad (API, UI, performance, load, Kubernetes) — clarify during interviews how the team divides these responsibilities to avoid scope creep.
Founded in 2012, Playson is a leading iGaming supplier recognized worldwide. We provide our customers with a high-end micro-service-based platform as a service that aims to process billions of financial transactions per day.
Our promotional features team is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer who digs into every feature, builds their own risk-based test strategy, consults developers for context, and ultimately understands and stress-tests the product. If you love turning a product inside out to make it rock-solid for users, we'd love to meet you!
Why Join Us?
- Be a key player in a major tech transformation;
- Work on projects that impact millions globally;
- Enjoy a supportive, flexible work environment;
- Grow your skills with continuous professional development opportunities.
To succeed in the role, you will have:
- 5+ years of experience in test automation, covering back-end and/or front-end systems;
- Strong experience with test automation using Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or another programming language, together with relevant automation frameworks and libraries;
- Experience with API and UI test automation using tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, pytest, REST Assured, or similar;
- Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, test design techniques, and risk-based testing approaches;
- Experience with Kubernetes, both manually and from a testing perspective;
- Experience working with different data storages such as ClickHouse, MySQL, DynamoDB, or similar;
- Hands-on experience with load and performance testing using tools such as k6, JMeter, Locust, or similar;
- Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting;
- Good understanding of HTTP(S), XML, JSON, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript;
- At least an Upper-Intermediate level of English.
Would be beneficial to have:
- Experience with Python and its testing ecosystem, including tools such as pytest, Playwright/Selenium, requests, SQLAlchemy, or similar;
- Experience designing or developing test automation frameworks for functional and performance testing;
- Experience working with monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog, New Relic, Splunk, or similar;
- Previous experience in the iGaming industry.
What will you be doing?
- Design, develop, and improve automation frameworks for functional and performance testing;
- Analyze product and technical requirements and identify potential quality risks;
- Build risk-based testing strategies for new features and changes;
- Plan and prioritize testing activities together with the development team;
- Develop and maintain automated API, UI, functional, and load tests;
- Create positive, negative, boundary, and failure scenarios;
- Support and improve existing automated test suites;
- Collaborate closely with developers to understand implementation details, investigate issues, and improve testability;
- Analyze test results, investigate failures, and help identify root causes;
- Maintain relevant test documentation and continuously improve QA practices within the team.
What you get in return:
- Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary in EUR, subject to annual performance reviews;
- Quarterly Bonuses: Benefit from a transparent and systematic quarterly bonus system;
- Flexible Schedule: We offer a flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs;
- Remote Work Option: Choose to work remotely, providing greater flexibility and comfort;
- Medical Insurance: Receive comprehensive medical insurance for both you and a significant other;
- Financial Support for Life Events: We provide financial support during special life events;
- Unlimited Paid Vacation: Enjoy unlimited paid vacation leave;
- Unlimited Paid Sick Leave: Take unlimited paid sick leave whenever necessary;
- Professional Development: Get reimbursement for professional development courses and training.
Ambitious goals request a quick ability to maneuver through changes in the world. Playson is all about that. If the job description rings a bell — take action and apply!
Frequently Asked Questions
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