Lead QA Automation Engineer (Python)

Quick Facts

• Role: Lead QA Automation Engineer (Python)

• Focus: Python test automation leadership for enterprise apps, APIs, and Big Data

• Experience: 8+ years; leadership of QA automation team

Description

Lead and mentor a QA automation team while driving test automation strategy for complex enterprise applications, APIs, and Big Data systems. Design and maintain Python (PyTest) automated test frameworks, oversee test planning/execution/reporting, and integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines. Use AI-assisted tools to improve test generation and automation efficiency, while managing risk and defects to ensure high-quality releases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QA automation team with technical guidance, mentorship, and performance support

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test frameworks using Python and PyTest

• Oversee test planning, execution, and reporting for Big Data applications

• Collaborate with development, product, and DevOps to integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines

• Enforce version control usage and automation code quality standards

• Perform code reviews, implement best practices, and define automation strategy for new initiatives

• Use AI-assisted tools for test generation and automation script design improvements

• Facilitate risk assessment and defect management for high-quality releases

Requirements

• 8+ years of QA automation experience with proven leadership experience

• Strong experience with Big Data testing and distributed data validation

• Expertise in Python, PyTest, and test automation framework design

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins and GitLab CI

• Proficiency in Git

• Ability to mentor junior engineers and drive automation best practices

• Flexibility to use AI tools to enhance test design, efficiency, and coverage

Benefits

• Hybrid-by-design with opportunity to work remotely within Poland

• Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually; business-driven relocation opportunities

• Growth programs: career development, mentoring, soft skills, and well-being programs

• Certification support (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)

• English classes

• Stable pay; Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount)

• Benefits package: health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers

• Referral bonuses up to $2,000

• Office perks and events; social and well-being activities

• Contractor option available (B2B terms agreed individually); benefits apply to employees only