Auto QA EngineerAbout the RoleAs an Automation QA Engineer, your mission will be to ensure that our teams deliver products to the very highest level of quality, while also contributing to the development of our QA frameworks used across all engineering teams within the business.You will use Agile methodologies to build, test, and deliver products and features across our suite of mobile and web products. You will be part of a dedicated team of passionate and talented engineers supporting Matchbook and our software across different jurisdictions, helping to drive our mission to become a leading global platform.We also offer the opportunity to work fully remotely, providing flexibility while maintaining close collaboration within our distributed engineering team.You will play a key role in ensuring the highest levels of quality in the next phase of features and products on the exchange as part of the Matchbook Product Engineering Team.What will I be doing?Define and plan test cycles and ensure test qualityDesign and maintain test plans, test scripts, test cases, and test dataCoordinate all test activities across product owners, scrum masters, and developers on Agile teams to ensure the smooth running of test cycles (integration, system, cross-browser, regression, deployment)Liaise with development leads to ensure timely resolution of system defectsCommunicate effectively with multi-national teams regarding projects and issuesWrite and execute automation tests and develop robust, maintainable automation suitesPerform functional and non-functional testing of transactional business applicationsContribute to QA framework improvements and test environment setupProvide guidance and mentoring to new hires and other QA engineersProduce clear and accurate test progress reports and quality metricsMake informed decisions influencing product quality, availability, and company objectivesWhat we're looking for:Strong hands-on experience in test automation, preferably using Python, but solid expertise in other modern programming languages (e.g., Java, PHP) is also valued.Solid hands-on experience with Apache JMeter for performance and load testingProven experience with API testingKnowledge of Unix and MySQLFamiliarity with Cassandra would be a plusExperience setting up and maintaining development and QA environmentsKnowledge of messaging and event streaming technologies such as RabbitMQ and KafkaProven analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strong drive for resultsTakes ownership of tasks and overcomes obstacles with initiative and accountabilityStrong interpersonal and facilitation skills with the ability to lead and mentor others on test practicesExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenDegree in Computer Science or a related technical field from a recognised university or technical collegeBonus PointsExperience in the gambling industry or familiarity with exchange bettingKnowledge of DockerUnderstanding of QA best practices in distributed systemsBenefitsHybrid work-from-home modelCompany-funded health insuranceCompany Pension SchemeEducation allowanceBike to Work schemeInclusive policies for maternity and paternity leaveRegular company social eventsXanadu is an equal opportunities employer.