QA Automation Engineer / Junior Java Developer

Employment: Full-time Experience level: Mid-Senior Level Job Description About the Role We are looking for a motivated QA Automation Engineer or Junior Java Developer who wants to grow in test automation and contribute to a strategic, high-visibility project. This is a one-year engagement focused on test automation, test execution, defect investigation, and continuous quality improvement. The role is ideal for someone with a QA automation background or a developer mindset who enjoys problem solving, learning new technologies, and working closely with both technical and business teams. You will have the opportunity to work on complex applications, learn business processes, and contribute directly to the success of a critical delivery initiative. The role also encourages responsible and effective use of AI tools for activities such as code assistance, test case generation support, test result analysis, documentation, and faster learning of technical topics. What will you do? Analyze business and technical requirements and understand expected application behavior. Create, maintain, and execute automated test cases for APIs, backend services, and applications. Run automated test suites and analyze execution results. Investigate failed tests and determine whether issues originate from application defects, test scripts, configuration, test data, or environments. Create and document defects, including logs, test evidence, root cause analysis, and reproduction steps.  Use AI tools responsibly, where appropriate, to support test automation, debugging, documentation, and faster analysis of technical issues. Support functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing activities. Maintain and improve existing automation scripts and frameworks. Collaborate closely with Developers, Business Analysts, Product Owners, Test Engineers, and DevOps teams. Contribute to quality reporting and test execution monitoring. Learn project-specific applications, technologies, and business processes. Continuously improve testing and automation practices.   Qualifications 1-3 years of experience in software development, software testing, or quality assurance. Good knowledge of Java. Basic understanding of software testing concepts and defect lifecycle. Understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and web services. Basic SQL knowledge and ability to work with databases. Analytical and troubleshooting skills. Ability to investigate issues in a structured manner. Experience with Git or similar version control systems. Good English communication skills. Strong sense of ownership, curiosity, and willingness to learn. Willingness to make best use of AI tools responsibly to increase productivity, improve test coverage, accelerate troubleshooting, and support clear documentation. We are also interested in candidates coming from a Junior Developer background who have strong Java skills and an interest in automation and quality engineering. Preferred Skills Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or REST Assured. Experience with Postman or API testing.0 Previous use of AI tools for coding, test automation, test case creation, debugging, documentation, or productivity improvement, such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar tools. Experience with JUnit or TestNG. Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies. Experience working with Jira, Zephyr, Xray, or similar tools. Experience analyzing logs and troubleshooting application issues. Knowledge of CI/CD concepts and tools. Basic understanding of microservices architectures. Experience in banking, payments, or regulated environments. Nice to Have Spring Boot knowledge. Docker or Kubernetes exposure. Cloud knowledge, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Performance testing tools, such as JMeter or Gatling. Messaging systems, such as Kafka, JMS, or RabbitMQ. ISTQB certification. We are looking for someone who is: Curious and eager to learn. Open to using AI tools as part of daily work to learn faster, write better automation scripts, analyze issues, and improve quality outcomes. Reliable and accountable. Comfortable investigating technical problems. Interested in both development and testing. Proactive in driving issues resolution. Able to work effectively within cross-functional Agile teams. Focused on quality and continuous improvement. Additional Information Benefits: Full access to foreign language learning platform Personalized access to tech learning platforms Tailored workshops and trainings to sustain your growth Medical insurance Meal tickets Monthly budget to allocate on flexible benefit platform Access to 7 Card services Wellbeing activities and gatherings Company Description Inetum is a European leader in digital services. For businesses, public sector organizations, and society as a whole, the group’s 26,000 consultants and specialists work every day to create tangible digital impact: solutions that contribute to performance, innovation, and the common good. With a presence in 19 countries, working closely with local communities, and alongside its major software developer partners, Inetum supports organizations in their digital transformation challenges with proximity, flexibility, and responsibility. Driven by its purpose, Inetum champions a vision of technology that is useful and well-managed, capable of unlocking the full potential of organizations and society: “Let’s make tech right.” In 2025, the group generated revenue of 2.2 billion euros.   More information at: www.inetum.com