We are looking for a Test Automation Engineer to join a long-term mission within the railway sector. You will contribute to the validation and quality assurance of complex software systems, including embedded and backend applications, ensuring reliability, performance, and compliance with industry standards.
Role and Responsibilities
Test Strategy & Automation Framework
Define and implement automated test strategies aligned with project and business requirements
Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks (primarily in Python)
Ensure test coverage across functional, integration, and system levels
Automation Development
Develop and maintain automated test scripts for API, backend, and system validation
Implement reusable test libraries to accelerate test development and execution
Integrate test automation into development workflows to support rapid iteration
CI/CD & Quality Integration
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD or equivalent)
Ensure continuous testing across build and deployment cycles
Analyze test results and provide actionable feedback to development teams
Validation & System Testing
Validate complex systems, including software-hardware integration environments
Execute non-regression, performance, and reliability testing
Collaborate with developers and system engineers to identify defects early
Continuous Improvement
Optimize test processes to reduce execution time and increase reliability
Promote shift-left testing practices and an automation-first mindset
Contribute to tooling evolution and quality standards
Profile / Requirements :
Education
Master's Degree or Engineering Degree in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, or related field
Experience
2 to 5 years in test automation or software testing
Experience in regulated environments (railway, aerospace, medical, defense) is a strong plus
Technical Skills
Strong proficiency in Python for test automation
Experience with test automation frameworks (PyTest, Robot Framework, or equivalent)
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD preferred)
Knowledge of API testing tools (Postman, REST clients)
Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
Understanding of network protocols and system integration
Bonus: experience with Docker, embedded systems, or hardware-in-the-loop testing
Language Skills
Fluent in English (spoken and written)
French is a plus
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and reliability
Proactive and autonomous
Collaborative mindset, comfortable working in cross-functional teams
Continuous improvement driven