We are seeking a Middle/Senior QA Automation Engineer to contribute to the development and quality assurance of a newly launched, multi-brand Sportsbook platform. This role offers the opportunity to work within a high-concurrency environment, addressing the unique challenges associated with real-time data processing and rapid system scaling. The successful candidate will work alongside a highly experienced team of senior engineers and architects, taking direct ownership of the quality and reliability of key services.

✅ Responsibilities: 
✔ Build scalable test automation projects from scratch and extend existing frameworks using the .NET stack.
✔ Develop and execute comprehensive test suites covering UI, API and Integration layers.
✔ Validate complex data structures and backend logic via the relational and non-relational databases.
✔ Conduct manual testing when necessary.
✔ Proactively utilize and build AI-driven tools (MCP-Servers, Agents) to optimize the testing lifecycle.

✅ Requirements: 
✔ 3+ years of hands-on experience in QA Automation.
✔ Upper-intermediate level of English (B2) for effective team communication.
✔ Experience in building and maintaining test Automation Projects in C#/.NET.
✔ Proficiency in modern UI automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Selenium).
✔ Advanced API test automation skills.
✔ Understanding of HTTP protocols, GraphQL, and WebSockets.
✔ Experience with non-relational Databases. Writing complex aggregation pipelines.
✔ Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized environments.

✅ Nice to Have:
✔ Experience with CI/CD pipeline configuration (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins).
✔ Knowledge of performance and load testing principles.

✅ Soft Skills & Mindset:
✔ Strong analytical skills and critical thinking.
✔ High level of self-organization
✔ Ability to operate with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
✔ Capacity to translate high-level requirements into structured, executable automation strategies.