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

• Competitive compensation: 20 days of paid vacation, 100% paid sick leaves (3 paid sick days without sick list)

• Medical insurance program

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