Automation QA Engineer

Ciklum is looking for a Automation QA Engineer to join our team full-time in Ukraine.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role:

As a Automation QA Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.

Our Client is transforming how organizations protect data centers and cloud environments. Our team consists of skilled engineers who inspire and drive continuous innovation. You will develop and enhance automation frameworks supporting our cross-platform enterprise security client across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

The role combines advanced Python development, DevOps engineering, automation infrastructure, and hands-on software testing. You will work with modern AI development tools to accelerate automation delivery and improve engineering productivity.

Responsibilities:

• Designing and developing scalable Python automation frameworks for complex enterprise security products
• Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automated testing environments, and DevOps infrastructure
• Developing automated tests covering functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end scenarios across multiple operating systems
• Performing hands-on manual testing, investigating failures, and validating new features throughout release cycles
• Collaborating with development and QA teams to expand test coverage and integrate automation into development workflows
• Leveraging AI-assisted development tools to accelerate automation implementation, improve code quality, and optimize engineering processes

Requirements:

• Bring extensive hands-on experience developing automation frameworks using Python, Pytest, and object-oriented programming
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, reusable components, and maintainable automation solutions
• Have experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar technologies
• Possess practical experience with DevOps technologies, virtualization, Docker, cloud environments, and infrastructure automation
• Show proficiency working with Windows, macOS, or Linux, including system-level troubleshooting and networking fundamentals
• Be comfortable combining automation development with manual testing, debugging, and cross-functional collaboration

Desirable:

• Experience with enterprise security products, endpoint protection, networking, or zero-trust technologies
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot
• Experience with cross-platform automation, virtual machines, and automated test-lab management

What’s in it for you?

• Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
• Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
• Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
• Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
• Flexibility: Enjoy radical flexibility – work remotely or from an office, your choice
• Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations

About us:

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.

As one of Ukraine’s largest IT companies and a top employer recognized by Forbes, we’ve spent over 20 years delivering meaningful tech solutions. We proudly support diverse talent and military veterans, recognizing their unique skills and perspectives they bring to shaping the future.

Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!

Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.

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