Lead QA Automation Engineer, Python
NewWe 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