Automation QA Engineer / ავტომატიზაციის ტესტერი

About Company:  

Setanta Tech is the engineering force that builds and operates the technology ecosystem of Setanta Sports — one of the most influential sports media brands across Europe and Asia.

We build the platforms, backend systems, and cloud infrastructure that millions of fans rely on every day, and we’re constantly looking for ways to create real game-changer solutions in the digital world. Across Setanta Tech, you’ll find a wide range of interesting, challenging, and high-impact projects that push modern technology forward.

We’re a team of curious, driven, and collaborative people who enjoy solving complex problems, experimenting with new ideas, and building products that actually make an impact. If you want to grow, build at scale, and join a team where your work becomes part of something bigger — welcome to Setanta Tech.

About the open role:

We are looking for a skilled Automation QA Engineer to join our team and ensure the quality of a real-time, socket-based  application. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in WebSocket testing, API validation, and real-time data synchronization.You will design, develop, and maintain automated test suites to validate the stability, performance, and accuracy of application logic, socket connections, and user flow across the platform.

What you’ll do:

• Design and maintain automated test frameworks for socket-based and API testing;

• Develop end-to-end automated test cases covering:

  • Real-time socket communication;

  • Synchronization between server and client;

  • Session management and reconnect behavior;

• Collaborate with backend and frontend teams to identify test coverage and edge cases;

• Automate regression and smoke tests for each release cycle;

• Monitor test runs in CI/CD pipelines;

• Analyze socket event payloads and ensure accuracy of event sequencing;

• Work closely with QA manual testers to transition scenarios into automated scripts;

• Report defects;

• Validate data consistency between socket responses, REST APIs, and database entries;

What we expect from you:

• 2+ years of experience as an Automation QA Engineer;

• Strong knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python for test scripting will be plus;

• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, WebdriverIO, or Selenium;

• Experience testing Web Sockets / Socket.IO / real-time communication;

• Solid understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and event-driven architecture;

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and Git-based version control;

• Knowledge of Postman, Socket.IO clients, or custom socket testing tools;

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in debugging event sequences;

• Excellent communication and documentation skills;

Join Our Team 

You’ll get to work on a high-traffic, dynamic game product and collaborate with a motivated, cross-functional team. We have a great culture and friendly atmosphere, with lots of activities and support. Enjoy flexible vacation time, work from home options, and comprehensive insurance. We offer courses and development programs to help you grow. 

Join our supportive, fun, and passionate team that’s changing the game in sports entertainment! 

The deadline for applications: 15 April, 2026

If you don’t progress to the resume selection stage, the hiring team will keep your application for upcoming openings and connect with you when appropriate.

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