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Lead QA Automation Engineer, Python

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We are looking for a Lead QA Automation Engineer with proven leadership experience in QA automation teams and strong experience with Big Data testing and distributed data validation. The role combines hands-on automation expertise in Python with team leadership, ensuring high-quality delivery across complex enterprise applications, APIs, and Big Data systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the QA automation team, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance support
  • Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test frameworks using Python and frameworks such as PyTest, Robot Framework, or equivalent
  • Oversee test planning, execution, and reporting for web, API, and Big Data applications
  • Collaborate with development, product, and DevOps teams to integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
  • Ensure consistent use of version control (Git) and maintain high-quality automation code standards
  • Conduct code reviews, implement best practices, and define automation strategy for new initiatives
  • Leverage AI-assisted tools for test generation, automation script design, and efficiency improvements
  • Facilitate risk assessment and defect management, ensuring high-quality releases

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in QA automation with proven leadership experience in QA automation teams
  • Strong experience with Big Data testing and distributed data validation
  • Expertise in browser automation using Selenium and web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
  • Deep knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman and Requests library
  • Capability to mentor junior engineers and drive adoption of automation best practices
  • Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance test design, efficiency, and coverage
  • Proficiency in English at a B2+ level

Benefits

We gather like-minded people:

  • Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization
  • Supportive team and agile, startup-like culture
  • Hybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
  • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
  • Business-driven relocation opportunities

We provide growth opportunities:

  • Career development programs
  • Thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs
  • Certification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)
  • English classes

We cover it all:

  • Stable pay
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount
  • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
  • Referral bonuses up to $2,000
  • Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more
  • Corporate, social and well-being events

Please, note:

  • Benefits listed above are available to employees only
  • We are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individually
  • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively

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