Senior Automation Test Engineer - Java, Selenium, Playwright 90-100% (f/m/d) - (Contract through our external payroll partner, immediate start for 12 months, possible extension)

Julius Baer is hiring a Senior Automation Test Engineer - Java, Selenium, Playwright 90-100% (f/m/d) - (Contract through our external payroll partner, immediate start for 12 months, possible extension) in Zurich, Switzerland. Level rates it ; you can apply on Julius Baer.

Level's read on this job

Uses AI ●●○○ is how Level rates this role: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
Level classes it as a senior role.
Julius Baer has 191 other open roles on Level.
Posted within the past week.

AI in this role

At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together.

We are seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented Automation Quality Assurance Tester who can work independently with minimal supervision to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional squads, contribute to test strategy and execution, and drive continuous improvement in testing practices within an Agile environment.

YOUR CHALLENGE

Test Automation

Develop and enhance test automation frameworks and scripts (UI, API and Mobile)
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with fellow testers to improve testing tools, methodologies, and services
Promote best practices in QA and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Quality Assurance & Test Management

Review and analyse user stories to ensure clarity, completeness, and testability
Contribute to backlog refinement from a testing and quality perspective
Collaborate with squads to define test strategies, test plans, and coverage
Execute test cases and document results in line with audit and compliance requirements
Identify, log, and track defects with clear and structured documentation
Provide timely feedback to squads as part of continuous delivery

Collaboration & Delivery Support

Work closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve defects
Ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle
Participate actively in Agile ceremonies (PI planning, sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)
Support squads in validating functional and workflow behavior across interconnected systems

Production Support & Release Management

Support deployment activities and transition of changes into production
Perform post-release validation and production testing
Assist in knowledge transfer and training of support teams
Provide troubleshooting support for issues identified post-deployment

Regulatory responsibilities & risk management

Demonstrate adherence to organizational values, including integrity, due diligence, and accountability

Ensure all testing activities meet audit, compliance, and regulatory standards

Contribute to risk mitigation by identifying defects early and ensuring robust validation processes

YOUR PROFILE

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
Proven experience as an Automation Quality Assurance Tester, preferably in financial services; ISTQB or related certifications are advantageous
Proficiency in Java with experience across all test levels (unit to end-to-end)
Proven experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Appium) across UI and API tiers on Desktop, WebApp, and Mobile platforms
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and QA practices
Experience testing both in-house developed and vendor-based applications
Solid understanding of functional workflows across interconnected systems
Knowledge of financial messaging standards with domain expertise in Markets & Trading
Experience with Jenkins, Maven, and Oracle SQL; exposure to test management tools like X-ray is a plus
Strong analytical and communication skills, self-motivated, collaborative across global teams, with a proactive mindset and willingness to learn continuously

We are looking forward to receiving your full job application through our online application tool. Further interesting job opportunities can be found on our Career site.

Is this not quite what you are looking for? Set up a job alert by creating a candidate account here.

How we rate this

Senior Automation Test Engineer - Java, Selenium, Playwright 90-100% (f/m/d) - (Contract through our external payroll partner, immediate start for 12 months, possible extension) at Julius Baer rates 47 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Senior Automation Test Engineer - Java, Selenium, Playwright 90-100% (f/m/d) - (Contract through our external payroll partner, immediate start for 12 months, possible extension) is an open job at Julius Baer.
Level rates this role AI Level 2 of 4: Uses AI.
The role is based in Zurich.
The job was posted on October 26, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Julius Baer. Apply on Julius Baer

Get new software engineering jobs (Uses AI ●●○○ or higher) by email

One email a week with the new software engineering jobs (Uses AI ●●○○ or higher), each rated for how much AI is in the work. No recruiter spam, unsubscribe in one click.

Free. One email a week. Unsubscribe in one click.