Overview
Ready to kick-start your career in tech and make a real impact from day one? Join CGI, one of the world’s largest IT and business consulting firms and become part of a global team of 93,000+ professionals across 40 countries. We’re not just a company—we’re a community of innovators, creators, and problem-solvers.
From our office in Frascati (Rome), CGI Italy supports international clients in building high-quality, automated test solutions to validate mission-critical applications and services. By applying advanced automation frameworks and methodologies, we help ensure software reliability and performance across domains such as space, weather, health, transportation, government, agriculture, maritime, oil and gas, trading, finance and insurance.
We are seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to lead a small, geographically distributed team of testers and to design and deliver innovative test automation solutions.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automation test frameworks using Bash, Robot Framework, and Python.
Implement automated testing for User Interfaces, APIs, and Web Services.
Create complex test scenarios and test cases derived from user requirements and specifications.
Conduct performance testing of APIs using tools such as Locust or similar alternatives.
Lead and mentor a distributed team of testers, ensuring effective collaboration, knowledge sharing, and consistent delivery quality across multiple locations.
Manage and track test campaigns using tools such as Confluence, JIRA, and GitLab, ensuring progress transparency and accountability.
Prepare and maintain test documentation including test estimations, test plans, test reports, and defect reports.
Document and communicate test results clearly, collaborating with development teams to track, resolve, and verify issues.
Present structured test plans and reports to clients, demonstrating results using the defined automation tools.
Drive new initiatives and continuous improvements in test automation strategies, frameworks, and methodologies.
Work effectively under tight deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality.
Collaborate cross-functionally with developers, analysts, and project managers to ensure test coverage and alignment with client expectations.

Qualifications

Proven experience in test automation development with Bash, Robot Framework (or equivalents), and Python.
Strong background in UI, API, and Web Services testing.
Experience with performance testing tools such as Locust (or equivalents).
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and test management tools (Confluence, JIRA, GitLab).
Demonstrated ability to lead small, distributed teams, driving performance and mentoring colleagues.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to create effective test strategies and plans.
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with fluency in English.

Nice to have

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Knowledge of containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with cloud platforms for testing and automation

This is a permanent contract position with the possibility to do part of the work activity in remote working.
You will have the opportunity to work on international projects, frequently embracing innovative technologies including big data and cloud native applications.
Be part of building one of the largest independent technology and business services firms in the world.
Location
Frascati (Rome), Italy
Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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