Senior Test Automation Engineer

Founded in 1998, Itera is one of the most experienced technology companies in the Nordics. At Itera, we share a commitment to making a positive difference by applying our expertise to projects that truly matter and have a meaningful impact on people’s lives. Position brief description: Itera is looking for a Senior Software Tester / Automation Engineer who will join our team to work Norwegian product company. Customer is a premier software provider specializing in the global marine and energy insurance sectors. Headquartered in Norway, they develop mission-critical systems used by top-tier underwriters and brokers to manage complex risks and claims. Customer combines decades of maritime expertise with modern technology to deliver industry-leading digital infrastructure for the global insurance market. We are looking for an open-minded person, who confesses continuous self-development and able to solve challenging tasks under guidance\support or by himself. This position is ideal for those who are looking for opportunity to work in international self-motivated team and work with modern technologies. Tasks and responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain manual and automated test documentation, including test plans, checklists, and test cases across the full testing lifecycle. • Engage in early-stage requirements review and shift-left testing practices to identify quality risks before development begins. • Develop and maintain automated UI and API test scripts using Playwright. • Execute and optimize large-scale regression, functional, and integration test suites, improving stability, reducing flakiness, and increasing execution speed. • Build, enhance, and modernize the test automation framework, including upgrading core libraries and reducing technical debt. • Communicate effectively with stakeholders and developers to gather technical requirements, clarify acceptance criteria, and contribute to planning new solutions. • Collaborate closely with cross-functional team members in a self-organized, empowered team environment. • Ability to critically evaluate and take ownership of AI-generated output, ensuring code quality, maintainability, security, and architectural alignment. Professional requirements: • Education from IT — Bachelor or higher • At least 3 years of experience • Experience in troubleshooting software/system issues and identifying root causes of failures in automated tests • Experience with building and maintaining test automation frameworks. • Practical experience with UI and API automation (Playwright +TypeScript). • Practical experience of API testing • Experience with continuous integration, build pipelines, and automated test execution. • Willingness to learn and work proactively, with the ability to make decisions within an empowered team. • Experience with version management systems (Git) • English: upper intermediate, both verbal and written Be a plus/Nice to have: • Experience in insurance software  • Experience in load testing (JMeter) • Knowledge of performance testing tools • Hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar AI tools) for test automation tasks • Experience working on international, cross-functional teams • Open-minded and enjoys trying out new technology • Customer and result oriented We offer to you: • At Itera, you’ll enjoy a Unique Nordic Culture, which is at the core of our DNA, business approach, and values. The company culture revolves around this concept, creating multiple opportunities for the self-development of our people — both professionally and personally • Strong work-life balance and flexibility • The ability to focus on your work with minimum bureaucracy and micromanagement • Competitive compensation • Hybrid Mode, combining opportunities of work from the office and from home • Opportunity to grow and develop as a professional • Transparent career development and a planned individual career path