Join Opera's Desktop Browser team and help shape the quality of one of the world's leading web browsers. As a QA Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test solutions that ensure the stability and performance of Opera One across Linux, Windows and macOS. Working closely with Product Managers, Software Engineers, and fellow QA Automation Engineers, you will play a key role in validating new browser features while continuously improving our automation framework and testing infrastructure. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, building scalable test frameworks, and leveraging modern AI-assisted development tools to improve testing efficiency.
Role & Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain automated end-to-end and functional tests using Python, pytest, and Selenium (or Playwright) for Opera's desktop browser.
Maintain and continuously improve the existing automation framework to ensure reliable, scalable, and efficient test coverage.
Collaborate closely with Product Managers and Software Engineers to understand new features, define test strategies, and deliver automation alongside feature development.
Maintain and troubleshoot CI/CD testing infrastructure, including Jenkins, GitLab pipelines, and test environments.
Evaluate, integrate, and leverage AI-powered development and test automation tools to improve test creation, maintenance, debugging, and overall engineering productivity.
Job Requirements:
5+ years of experience in QA Automation or Software Test Engineering.
Strong Python development skills with hands-on experience building and maintaining automation frameworks using pytest.
Experience with Selenium; experience with Playwright is also highly valued.
Familiarity with Git, GitLab, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipeline configuration and maintenance.
Hands-on experience integrating AI-powered development and test automation tools (e.g. Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, or similar) into day-to-day engineering workflows to accelerate test development, improve framework maintenance, and enhance software quality.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional engineering team.
Ideal Candidate’s Profile:
Experience testing desktop applications on Windows and macOS.
Experience evaluating and adopting emerging AI-assisted testing frameworks and automation solutions.
Experience building scalable automation frameworks from the ground up.
Familiarity with browser technologies and modern web application testing.
What’s On Offer:
At Opera, you’ll join a diverse and inclusive team of experienced, supportive professionals who value creativity and collaboration. We work in a flat structure with short decision-making paths, use smart technology, and support your ongoing skill development in a friendly and empowering environment.
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply soon. Please submit your CV in English. Have questions about our recruitment process, remote work, or benefits? Check out our FAQ page for more details.
Opera is a leading global internet brand with a large and engaged user base of approximately 300 million average monthly active users. Building on 30 years of innovation, starting with our browser products, we are leveraging our brand as well as our massive and engaged user base in order to expand our offerings and our business. Today, we offer users around the globe a range of products and services that include a variety of PC and mobile browsers, our Opera Gaming portals and development tools, our Opera News content recommendation products, our audience extension product (namely the Opera Ads platform) and a number of AI and Web3 products and services.
How do we do it?
Opera is at the forefront of building ideas, bringing together exceptional international teams of developers, coders, researchers, marketers, and support professionals. Our goal has always been to provide the best online experience on any device, leveraging our decades of experience and dedication to innovation.
Our success is also driven by our people. We know what it takes to build a winning team, and we seek out individuals who share our values and our passion for excellence. We believe in giving our team members the freedom to work in ways that suit them best, trusting them to deliver their best work on their own terms. We value collaboration and teamwork, recognizing that we can achieve more when we work together than when we work alone. And above all, we look for good human beings who share our commitment to making a positive impact on the world.
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