Akvelon is looking for a Middle Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join a long-term project focused on a large-scale Terminal Operating System used to manage container and Ro-Ro terminal operations worldwide.
The platform supports complex, business-critical workflows including import/export operations, gate transactions, EDI processing, billing and invoicing, and customer-facing web services. It also integrates with automated gate systems, OCR, RFID, financial platforms, and data analytics solutions.
You will join a distributed international engineering team and focus on building and maintaining reliable E2E and API test automation.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain automated E2E and API tests using Java
- Build and support UI test automation with Selenide
- Develop and maintain test infrastructure in Dockerized environments
- Perform API testing and validate REST/JSON-based services
- Work with PostgreSQL for data validation and test scenarios
- Collaborate closely with software engineers and QA team members
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
- Expand automated coverage for complex business and integration workflows
- Investigate failures, identify defects, and support regression testing
- Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and release validation
- Contribute to test environment stability, documentation, and continuous improvements
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in QA Automation / SDET roles
- Strong hands-on experience with Java for test automation
- Practical experience with Selenide, Selenium, or another WebDriver-based framework
- Experience with API test automation (REST/JSON, REST Assured or similar)
- Experience working with Docker and containerized test environments
- Good knowledge of PostgreSQL and ability to write SQL queries for data validation
- Strong understanding of E2E testing principles, test design, and automation best practices
- Ability to investigate issues and work effectively with developers
- English level sufficient for communication within an international team
Nice to Have
- Experience with Kafka or other messaging systems
- Experience testing highly integrated or distributed systems
- Knowledge of EDI formats
- Previous experience in logistics, transportation, or terminal management domains
- Experience maintaining automated tests across multiple release branches
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI
Tech Stack:
Java • Selenide • API Testing • Docker • PostgreSQL • Kafka • CI/CD
Benefits:
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Official state holidays — 11 public holidays per year
- Professional growth through challenging projects and the opportunity to master new technologies
- Flexible working schedule: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
- Personal Career Development Plan (CDP)
- Employee support programs (discounts, healthcare, legal assistance)
- Paid external training, conferences, and professional certifications aligned with business goals
- Internal workshops, seminars, and English classes
- Corporate library with paper and e-books
Interested?
If you’re an experienced QA Automation Engineer / SDET who enjoys building reliable test automation for complex systems, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply for the position or send us your CV to learn more about the project, team, and next steps. We’ll be happy to connect and discuss the opportunity!
