QA Automation Engineer

Top 3 Reasons To Join Us Creativity, innovation and challenging Flexible working hours and work-life balance Very competitive salary with 100% during probation The Job At Northwind Robotics, quality isn't a phase at the end of the pipeline — it's built into how we develop software from day one. We're looking for a QA Automation Engineer who wants to own quality end-to-end as an embedded member of a product development team, not as an external gatekeeper, to work in our beautiful office in Hanoi, Vietnam. This is a role for someone who thinks of test automation as a craft, is genuinely excited about AI-assisted development, and wants to shape how a modern engineering team defines and delivers quality. What you'll be doing Embedded directly in a cross-functional product team, you'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with developers and product owners to build quality in from the start. That means: Designing, developing, and maintaining automated test solutions across unit, integration, and end-to-end levels Contributing to test strategies that balance automation coverage with targeted manual exploration Contributing to requirements and acceptance criteria early — not validating them late Actively participating in our AI-first development programme (ADLC), using AI-assisted tooling to accelerate test creation, coverage analysis, and refactoring Helping establish and evolve quality practices across the team — and sharing what works with the wider engineering organization Your Skills and Experience What we're looking for We're open to both experienced engineers and motivated mid-level engineers who are serious about the craft. The strongest candidates will bring: A solid foundation in software testing principles, with a rigorous, detail-oriented mindset Strong test automation skills, ideally with Python3; experience with Cypress or Playwright for UI automation is a plus Experience with one or more of the following languages: TypeScript, Python 3, Golang, or Java Genuine enthusiasm for AI-assisted development tools — not just openness, but curiosity and initiative in applying them Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams Cyber security domain knowledge is a bonus, not a requirement Clear written and spoken English A collaborative, humble attitude and a habit of continuous learning Why You'll Love Working Here What you'll get A real seat at the table — embedded in a team where your quality perspective shapes decisions, not just sign-offs A front-row position in our AI-first development transformation, with tooling, practices, and peers invested in doing it well Skilled, experienced colleagues across an international environment A culture where your ideas are heard and acted on And An opportunity to work with experienced software engineers worldwide at market leading, innovative Scandinavian SaaS company looking to accelerate growth. A modern working environment with fun colleagues and challenging tasks. A Scandinavian work culture that emphasizes creativity, innovation, and work-life balance. A competitive compensation and benefits package, with 100% salary during the probation period. A 13th-month salary with an annual salary review. Flexible working hours from Monday-Friday, with no overtime. Premium healthcare and accident insurance: the best healthcare plan cover for employees and their children. A wellness package supports employees in staying healthy and wealthy. Exciting company outings/events and team-building activities. A possibility to attend on-sites and conferences in Europe.