Senior QA Automation Engineer

Architus specialises in connecting leading UK and US businesses with top EU engineering talent, helping build high-performing technology teams and establish presence overseas. With offices in London and Vilnius, Architus has a strong track-record and impressive list of clients such as Invesco, Tide, Capital Group, Schroders, BNP Paribas, and HSBC.

The Opportunity

Architus is partnering with a leading UK energy company to help build a significant presence in Lithuania. With a reputation for innovation, the company is tackling some of the world’s most pressing problems by creating better energy systems for the planet and for everyone on it.

This is an exciting time to join, as the company is expanding rapidly and offers numerous opportunities for professional development. You will be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a tangible difference in the world through cutting-edge technology, all driven by a dynamic and entrepreneurial spirit.

About the team

You will be joining a team that is part of the largest strategic transformation in the companies history, developing greenfield target state technology and innovative solutions for over 4 million customers.

Your team along with several other teams will be under a common Fintech domain which includes Payments, Energy Trading and Exports. You will be working alongside teammates in Lithuania, while also collaborating with colleagues in the UK.

About the role

In this role, you will develop and execute automated tests to ensure the reliability of systems, focusing on E2E, API, front-end, and non-functional testing. Working within an Agile team, you'll collaborate with developers and product teams to build automated testing frameworks to ensure system reliability and scalability, define test coverage, refine user stories, and advocate for a shift-left approach to quality. You'll test new features across platforms and scenarios, ensuring they meet the highest standards.

You will also identify and resolve bugs, mentor engineers, and help improve test automation practices. Your efforts will contribute to evolving the team’s processes and aligning testing with business objectives, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality solutions.

What we are looking for

• A Senior level QA Automation Engineer passionate about innovating testing processes and applying them to enterprise-level automated E2E tests on payment systems.
• 5+ years of QA test automation
• Someone with experience in designing and developing automated testing strategies, and enhancing frameworks to ensure high-quality results.
• A collaborator who enjoys working as part of an Agile team, contributing to high-profile projects and ensuring that test coverage meets user requirements.
• An advocate for the shift-left approach, ensuring quality is integrated early and throughout the development process.
• Experienced in testing new features across supported platforms and working with developers to address edge cases, bugs, and issues.
• A team player who thrives on mentoring others and collaborating with both engineering and business stakeholders to drive consistent, effective approaches.
• Experience with TypeScript
• Comfortable working with tools such as Playwright, DataDog, K6, Postman and GitHub Actions to enhance testing and reporting processes.

What you’ll get in return

• Salary: From €4000 to €5000 gross/month (based on your experience and skills).
• Career Growth: Fast-track your career with exciting opportunities to work with cutting-edge tech in a global environment.
• Holidays: Extra vacation days.
• Workplace: Modern, pet-friendly office in Business Stadium, Vilnius – complete with parking and snacks to keep your productivity!
• Flexibility: Hybrid working options for the perfect work-life balance.
• Perks: Access to a learning platform, team-building budget, and high-spec hardware to help you thrive.
• Brand new high specification hardware
• Dynamic, collaborative and friendly working environment

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity and believe you’re the right fit, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and let’s create something amazing together. We look forward to meeting the next Architus star!