Software Automation Engineer – Intralogistics Systems Avel Technologies

Start: January 2026

Location: Sibiu (occasional onsite in Frankfurt am Main, Germany)

Our client

A global intralogistics leader driving innovation across Europe’s most advanced warehouse and material flow systems. Their solutions power the seamless movement of goods that keep industries and consumers connected. Through automation and intelligent software, they continuously redefine operational efficiency and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites for applications developed primarily in Java;
• Perform manual and exploratory testing to validate new and existing functionality;
• Analyze and decompose business and system requirements into testable components;
• Contribute to the development of test tools, emulation layers, and supporting software;
• Maintain and extend performance and endurance test frameworks;
• Drive improvements in test architecture, automation coverage, and CI/CD integration;
• Coach and mentor junior QA engineers within the team;
• Participate actively in agile ceremonies and promote a quality-first mindset across teams.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience;
• 10+ years in JAVA software development and 5+ years in QA automation;
• Proven experience in intralogistics or warehouse management systems (WMS);
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design, algorithms, and concurrency;
• Hands‑on experience with test automation frameworks (JUnit, TestNG, Selenium, REST Assured);
• Proficiency with GitLab, Jenkins, Maven, and related CI/CD tools;
• Familiarity with cloud environments (GCP / Azure) and containerization (Docker);
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, or Oracle databases;
• Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills;
• Fluent in English (German a plus).

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud‑based testing and scalable automation frameworks;
• Prior exposure to industrial automation, SCADA, or embedded testing environments;
• Familiarity with performance testing tools and CI observability metrics.

Why Join Avel Technologies?

• Be part of an elite QA automation team working on cutting‑edge intralogistics systems that impact real‑world logistics efficiency;
• High‑impact role: your work directly ensures the reliability of critical European logistics operations;
• Flexible work setup – mostly remote with occasional travel to Frankfurt;
• Opportunity to influence test strategy and framework evolution;
• Long‑term engagement with a strong potential for extension;
• Join an international team leveraging a robust network across Europe;
• Enjoy competitive compensation, excellent nearshore benefits, and a culture that values ambition and enjoyment equally;
• Become a shareholder: the first 30 employees who join Avel Technologies and stay at least 12 months receive free equity in the company;
• Continuous growth opportunities with exposure to diverse projects and emerging technologies.

Ready to embed yourself in the future of intelligent logistics?

Join us to power what’s next!

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