Lead QA Automation Engineer (Python)

Quick Facts

• Experience: 8+ years
• Focus: QA automation leadership with hands-on Python testing
• Work: Hybrid in Poland; remote within Poland; possible work abroad up to 60 days annually

Description

Lead and mentor a QA automation team while driving the test automation strategy for complex enterprise applications, APIs, and Big Data systems. Design, develop, and maintain robust Python automation frameworks (including PyTest), and integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines with DevOps and development teams. Use AI-assisted tools to improve test generation, automation efficiency, and release quality through defect management and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QA automation team with technical guidance, mentorship, and performance support
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using Python and PyTest
• Oversee test planning, execution, and reporting for Big Data applications
• Collaborate with development, product, and DevOps teams to integrate automation into CI/CD
• Ensure consistent use of version control and high-quality automation code standards
• Conduct code reviews and define automation strategy for new initiatives
• Use AI-assisted tools for test generation and automation script design
• Facilitate risk assessment and defect management for quality releases

Requirements

• 8+ years of QA automation experience with proven leadership in QA automation teams
• 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 with Git
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and drive adoption of automation best practices
• Flexibility to use AI tools to enhance test design, efficiency, and coverage

Benefits

• Career development programs; thought leadership and mentoring; soft skills and well-being programs
• Certification support (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)
• English classes
• Stable pay; Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount
• Health insurance and Multisport; shopping vouchers
• Referral bonuses up to $2,000
• Hybrid/remote options within Poland; opportunity to work abroad up to 60 days annually; business-driven relocation opportunities
• Corporate, social, and well-being events; office amenities (snacks, coffee, entertainment/relaxation zones)