QA Team Lead

🏢 Summary: Hands-on QA Automation Lead role responsible for leading a small team and building, maintaining, and improving automated test frameworks for UI, API, and end-to-end testing. The position focuses on ensuring high test coverage, integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines, and maintaining quality standards across releases. Remote initially with a later hybrid model in Warsaw. 🗂️ Requirements: Minimum 4 years of QA automation experience, Experience managing a test automation codebase, Practical experience with Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium, Strong knowledge of TypeScript or JavaScript, Experience with CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins, Experience in API testing using Postman or Supertest, Knowledge of REST and WebSocket testing, Understanding of Git workflows, Experience working in Agile environment 📃 Skills: Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, TypeScript, JavaScript, GitHubActions, Jenkins, Postman, Supertest, REST, WebSocket, Git, CICD, Agile 🏢 Description: Please note: Remote mode but later hybrid in Warsaw Position Overview We are looking for a QA Automation Lead to manage and improve the daily quality engineering work for our platform. You will lead a small QA team, set testing standards for your group, and work directly on building and maintaining automation frameworks. This role is very hands-on. You will be responsible for test coverage, lead automation work, and make sure the releases in your area meet quality standards. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks for UI, API, and end-to-end testing. Lead a small team of QA engineers by giving practical guidance, reviewing code, and helping with daily tasks. Take responsibility for test coverage in your product areas and make sure problems are found before release. Integrate and maintain automated tests in CI/CD pipelines and manage feedback for the team. Set and maintain testing standards, processes, and documentation in the team. Work closely with developers and product managers to review requirements and create detailed test plans. Manage bug reviews and test failure analysis, working with engineers to fix issues. Continuously improve test reliability, speed, and coverage, and report risks to engineering leaders. Qualifications At least 4 years of experience in QA automation and experience managing a test automation codebase. Practical experience with tools like Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium. Good knowledge of TypeScript or JavaScript for writing and maintaining test scripts. Experience working with CI/CD test pipelines such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools. Experience testing APIs using tools like Postman or Supertest. Knowledge of REST API and WebSocket testing for real-time features. Understanding of Git workflows and agile development practices. Soft Skills Good communication skills and ability to explain quality issues to developers and product teams. Strong sense of responsibility for test results and solving problems. Organized and careful with work, able to manage tasks across different features and releases. Supportive team leader who likes helping junior engineers grow and improving overall quality.

🏢 Summary: The offer is for a QA Automation Lead responsible for defining and driving test automation strategy in a pharmaceutical environment, with strong emphasis on JavaScript/TypeScript and modern automation frameworks. The role combines hands-on framework development with leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality, reliable digital products. It involves integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and promoting best QA practices across Agile teams. 🗂️ Requirements: Minimum 4 years experience as Test Automation Engineer, Strong experience with JavaScript QA automation frameworks, Strong experience with Playwright, Strong experience with Cypress, Ability to define and drive test automation strategies, Experience leading or mentoring QA engineers, Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, Experience with cloud solutions (preferably AWS), Familiarity with AI-driven QA tools, Fluent English communication skills 📃 Skills: JavaScript, TypeScript, Playwright, Cypress, Python, Java, AWS, CI/CD, AI, Cloud 🏢 Description: For the pharmaceutical company we are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to drive the establishment of best QA automation practices. As a QA Automation Lead , you will take ownership of quality strategy and execution across one or more teams, acting as a QA Lead. You’ll guide and mentor other QA engineers, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and ensure that our products meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and user trust. The most essential skill is strong experience coding in JavaScript/TypeScript in the context of complex testing processes (additional experience as a Software Engineer with JS/TS is a plus). Your daily work will include using Playwright and Cypress , and supporting test automation with Python, Java, and other tools that enhance quality testing Responsibilities: Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of test automation frameworks using Playwright, Cypress, JavaScript, and TypeScript to support high-quality digital solutions Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Developers, Business Analysts, and QA teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle Define and drive test automation strategy, standards, and best practices across products, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with organizational quality objectives Develop, execute, and maintain automated test suites for web-based applications, ensuring reliable validation of functional and non-functional requirements Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and contribute to continuous delivery practices that enable fast and reliable software releases Analyze test results, identify quality risks and root causes of defects, and work with cross-functional teams to implement effective corrective actions Mentor QA Engineers and promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and engineering excellence within Agile product teams Requirements: At least 4 years of experience working as a Test Automation Engineer (additional experience as a Software Engineer - nice to have) Additional experience as a Test Lead is highly appreciated Broad QA Automation experience to be a leader that improves ways of working and is helping others to grow Ability to define and drive comprehensive test strategies Strong experience with JavaScript QA Automation frameworks Strong experience working with Playwright and Cypress Additionally, support with Python and Java testing is welcome Experience working with Cloud solutions (preferable AWS) Familiarity with modern AI-driven QA tools and techniques Excellent written and verbal communication in English

🏢 Summary: Hands-on QA Automation Lead role with full ownership of testing strategy and automation architecture for a regulated laboratory software product. Responsible for building and maintaining a Playwright-based framework, integrating tests into CI/CD, and ensuring compliance-ready documentation. Fully remote position within a cross-functional, international team. 🗂️ Requirements: Proven experience building and owning test automation frameworks (Playwright or equivalent), Strong knowledge of testing patterns (Page Object Model, Screenplay, AAA, data-driven testing), Deep understanding of modern testing strategies (test pyramid, shift-left, isolation, parallelism), Strong programming skills in TypeScript, Strong programming skills in Java, Solid experience in API testing (REST, integration, contract testing, data validation), Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and quality gates (GitHub Actions), Experience designing and executing exploratory testing, Experience maintaining QMS-compliant test documentation, Practical experience using AI tools in testing workflows 📃 Skills: Playwright, TypeScript, Java, REST, APITesting, IntegrationTesting, ContractTesting, DataValidation, GitHubActions, CICD, PageObjectModel, Screenplay, AAA, DataDrivenTesting, TestPyramid, ShiftLeft, Parallelism, Isolation, ExploratoryTesting, QMS, AI, Claude, Copilot 🏢 Description: We are looking for an experienced QA Automation Lead to take full ownership of testing in a modern, high-impact product environment. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be the single point of responsibility for quality across the entire application. You will join a cross-functional team based in Poland, working closely with international stakeholders, to deliver an innovative laboratory software solution used in a regulated environment. Work mode: fully remote About the Role You will step into a key role with end-to-end ownership of the testing strategy , covering everything from automation architecture to compliance-ready documentation. The team delivers software end-to-end and collaborates in an efficient, mostly asynchronous way. What You Will Do Own and continuously evolve the test strategy based on risk and business impact Decide what to automate at unit, component, integration, and end-to-end levels Build and maintain a Playwright-based automation framework (fixtures, parallel execution, isolation) Design and execute exploratory testing scenarios beyond automated coverage Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), implementing effective quality gates Use AI tools (e.g. Claude, Copilot) to accelerate testing while maintaining full ownership of decisions and quality Maintain QMS-compliant documentation (traceability matrices, test plans, reports) Enable and coach developers to own quality through best practices, patterns, and testability improvements Collaborate in an asynchronous, delivery-focused environment with minimal meeting overhead Must-Have Requirements Proven experience owning and building test automation frameworks (Playwright or equivalent) Strong knowledge of testing patterns (Page Object Model, Screenplay, AAA, data-driven testing) Deep understanding of modern testing strategies (test pyramid, shift-left, isolation, parallelism) Strong programming skills in TypeScript and Java (beyond test scripting) Solid experience in API testing (REST, integration testing, contract testing, data validation) Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) and quality gate ownership Structured approach to exploratory/manual testing Practical experience using AI tools in testing workflows Very good spoken and written English Nice to Have Performance testing experience (k6, JMeter, Gatling) Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and containerized environments Experience in regulated environments (e.g. medical, pharma, IVD) Domain knowledge in laboratory or clinical systems Experience with test management tools (e.g. Allure TestOps, Xray, Zephyr) We offer Ongoing support from a dedicated agent , taking care of your project continuity, client contact, necessary formalities, work comfort and development, Consultant Development Program – advice on growth planning based on the latest trends and market needs in IT, including consultations with agents and growth mentors, Access to 7N Learning & Development – a development and educational platform with webinars, a library of articles and industry reports, and regular invitations to one-time and recurring development events – technical, business, and lifestyle, Spectacular integration events, both for you (e.g., annual Kick-Off trip , Christmas parties, or Summer Olympics sports events) and for your loved ones (e.g., family picnics, movie premieres), Professional development not only during the project – you can get involved in knowledge transfer to others within the 7N Services offering directed at 7N clients, Relationships and access to the knowledge of the most experienced IT experts in the market – the average professional tenure of our consultants in Poland is over 10 years, A complete benefits package, including funding for medical care, life insurance, sports cards for you and your loved ones, as well as discounts in stores in Poland and abroad. About 7N Constantly searching for projects, difficult rate negotiations, lack of development support – sound familiar? At 7N, you gain not only stability of contracts but also the personal involvement of a dedicated agent who ensures your professional comfort and continuous access to development initiatives. Our goal is to provide you with stable and comfortable cooperation, contributing to your success as an IT expert and the success of our clients. We build long-lasting relationships based on Scandinavian values and 30 years of experience in creating IT solutions for over 200 organizations.

🏢 Summary: QA Engineer role focused on risk-based, holistic quality assurance with strong emphasis on automated end-to-end testing and smart test strategy selection. The position involves building and maintaining Playwright (TypeScript) test suites, integrating tests into CI/CD, and improving QA processes in an Agile environment. The engineer also leverages AI tools to enhance testing efficiency and quality. 🗂️ Requirements: 3+ years commercial QA experience, Strong automation or frontend development background, Practical experience with Playwright, Experience building test suites from scratch, Ability to define appropriate testing approach (e2e, manual), Hands-on experience with AI tools (agents, MCP, prompt engineering), Experience with REST API testing, Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines, Experience working in Agile environment 📃 Skills: TypeScript, Playwright, REST, CI/CD, AI, MCP, Automation, Agile 🏢 Description: Who we're looking for We're looking for a QA Engineer who thinks about quality holistically - not someone who writes tests because they were told to, but someone who can look at a feature and decide what actually needs testing, and how. You know when to reach for e2e tests, when unit tests are the right answer, and when a thorough manual pass is enough. You think in terms of risk - what happens if this breaks, and who feels it - rather than chasing coverage for its own sake. You care about quality before and after release. In an era where AI can write boilerplate in seconds, what sets you apart is judgment: knowing what matters, what's fragile, where the real risk lies - and whether a test actually verifies something or just looks like it does. Playwright is a tool you're comfortable with, not the definition of your role. Your responsibilities Assess features and define the right testing approach - e2e, manual, or a combination Apply risk-based thinking to prioritise testing where the impact is highest Write and maintain automated e2e tests in Playwright (TypeScript) where they add the most value Participate in feature refinement - catch ambiguities early, flag risks, challenge assumptions, provide estimates Identify gaps in test coverage and take initiative to close them Report defects clearly and work with developers through the fix-and-verify loop Configure and maintain automated tests in CI/CD pipelines Help keep an eye on quality in production - monitoring, logs, and the feedback loop on what slipped through Improve QA processes in an Agile environment - propose changes, drive them through Use AI tools to work faster and smarter - agents, prompt engineering, workflow automation - while critically reviewing what they produce Share knowledge, review tests, and help raise the quality bar across the team Requirements 3+ years of commercial QA experience, with a strong automation or frontend development background Ability to evaluate testing needs independently and choose the right approach Solid practical knowledge of Playwright Experience building a test suite from scratch, not only maintaining existing ones Hands-on experience with AI tools: agents, mcp servers, prompt engineering A critical eye for test quality - able to tell a meaningful test from a hollow one REST API testing experience Familiarity with CI/CD configuration Experience working in an Agile team, with solid bug reporting and refinement habits Good Polish and English (B2 minimum) What sets a strong candidate apart Awareness of non-functional quality: accessibility, basic performance, security fundamentals (knowing when to raise them, not necessarily owning them) Disciplined about test data and environments - deterministic, reproducible, isolated from things you can't control Sets testing standards for the team and evangelizes a quality-first mindset Experience in building test observability Can set up and integrate test reporting and analytics tools, turning raw results into trends and insights the team actually acts on Tech stack TypeScript · Playwright · REST API · CI/CD What we offer 14 000-18 000 PLN + VAT (B2B) Flexible working hours Fully remote, but you are always welcome at our office in Old Mokotów, Warsaw Co-founding of Multisport card and Enel-med medical care Recruitment process Intro call with HR - ~30 min Technical screen with Marcin (QA Lead) - experience + technical questions, ~15 min Technical interview with short live coding session with Marcin ~2 hours Offer meeting We provide feedback to every candidate, regardless of the outcome.

🏢 Summary: Part-time Senior QA Automation Engineer role focused on architecting and scaling automated E2E, API, and visual regression test frameworks integrated with modern CI/CD pipelines in a fully remote setup. The position involves ownership of Playwright-based automation, cross-device UI validation, and backend API testing to ensure high reliability across complex environments. The engagement runs from mid-June to end of September 2026 with possible extension. 🗂️ Requirements: Senior-level experience with Playwright, Strong proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript, Hands-on experience with API automation testing, Experience with REST endpoint validation and JSON schema validation, Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines, Experience with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or CircleCI, Knowledge of visual regression testing, Experience designing smoke tests for live deployments, Ability to manage test data across staging and pre-production environments, Understanding of caching layers and test isolation, English proficiency at B2 level or higher 📃 Skills: Playwright, TypeScript, JavaScript, REST, JSON, CI/CD, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, CircleCI, POM, Redis 🏢 Description: co.brick talents — powered by AI, powered by people. Join a leading European software firm specializing in enterprise HR and payroll accounting solutions as a Senior QA Automation Engineer. Your mission is to mature, scale, and integrate automated test suites within modern CI/CD pipelines. You will take ownership of end-to-end (E2E), API, and visual regression testing frameworks, ensuring high system reliability across complex multi-viewport environments and third-party partner integrations. Details Allocation: Part-time ( 0.5 FTE ). Rate: 140 PLN/h. Start Date: June 15, 2026. Duration: through the end of September 2026, with a strong possibility of extension. Work Model: 100% Remote Responsibilities Framework Engineering: Architect, maintain, and optimize robust automated test suites using Playwright and TypeScript, applying the Page Object Model (POM). Visual & Cross-Device Testing: Implement multi-viewport layouts and manage visual regression testing baselines to ensure cross-platform UI consistency. API Validation: Author automated backend tests covering REST endpoints, JSON schema validations, and mock layer behaviors for external supplier sandboxes. Data & Environment Parity: Manage test data states across staging and pre-production tiers, actively mitigating data state and caching discrepancies (e.g., live vs. Redis cached layers). CI/CD Quality Gates: Embed tests directly into orchestration pipelines, establishing parallel execution paths, reliable post-deployment smoke test strategies, and clear reporting quality gates. Requirements Core Automation Stack: Strong, senior-level hands-on experience with Playwright (TypeScript / JavaScript) , dynamic async patterns, and custom fixtures. API Testing: Proven experience in API automation, contract testing concepts, and debugging systems connected via shared infrastructure caching tiers. CI/CD Integration: Practical experience working with major automation runners ( GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or CircleCI ). Methodologies: In-depth knowledge of visual regression tooling, smoke test design for live deployments, and managing test isolation. Languages: English at a minimum B2 level (clear technical and collaborative writing). Nice to Have AI-Assisted QA: Experience leveraging AI-powered tools for automated test generation, test deduplication, flaky test triage, or test coverage expansion.

🏢 Summary: Hands-on QA Team Manager role combining team leadership with up to 80% involvement in test design and automation. Responsible for leading a QA team, defining test strategy, and owning the QA Centre of Excellence across the engineering division. Focused on automated testing, SaaS applications, and quality standards in a microservices environment. 🗂️ Requirements: 2+ years leading QA or test engineering team, 5+ years experience in test automation, Experience with Playwright or Selenium, Strong knowledge of regression, integration, black box and unit testing, Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases, Experience testing SaaS applications, Experience with microservices and client-server architectures, Test management process experience, Experience working in Agile environment, Strong English communication skills 📃 Skills: Playwright, Selenium, SQL, SQLServer, SQLite, NoSQL, SaaS, Microservices, Client-server, Agile, Regression, Integration, UnitTesting, BlackBoxTesting, TestAutomation 🏢 Description: QA Team Manager ClearCourse · Kraków · Permanent You care about quality in code, not just process. This role is built for that. We're looking for a hands-on QA Team Manager to lead a team of 7–10 test engineers, while spending up to 80% of your time on actual testing and automation. You'll own our QA Centre of Excellence and define how quality works across the entire engineering division. The role Lead, hire and develop a team of 7–10 QA engineers Hands-on test design, automation and test management — up to 80% of your time Own our QA Centre of Excellence — standards, practices, test strategy Champion automated testing and emerging QA platforms Work directly with clients and stakeholders across the business You'll need 2+ years leading or managing a QA or test engineering team 5+ years in test automation — Playwright or Selenium essential Strong knowledge of test strategies — regression, integration, black box, unit testing SQL (SQL Server, SQLite) or NoSQL experience SaaS application testing in microservices and client-server architectures Test management process experience Agile environment experience Strong English communication skills Bonus Deep Microsoft Playwright expertise Cross-platform testing (iOS, Android, Windows, Linux) Payment systems testing experience Why ClearCourse Fast-growing UK SaaS group. Our Kraków hub is a genuine technology centre — engineers own what they build. You'll define how quality scales with the business from here. Want to lead a team and still do the work you love every day? Apply now.

🏢 Summary: Seeking an Automated QA Engineer to design and maintain automated testing solutions using TypeScript, Playwright, AI technologies, and Selenium WebDriver. The role involves collaborating with development teams, enhancing automation with AI Agents and GitHub Copilot, and supporting CI/CD and deployment processes. The offer includes flexible work options, extensive learning opportunities, and certification reimbursement. 🗂️ Requirements: Hands-on experience with Playwright MCP, Understanding of AI Agents in testing, Experience with GitHub Copilot, Proficiency in TypeScript, Experience with Selenium WebDriver, Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Knowledge of DevOps practices, Strong problem-solving skills, Good communication skills, Teamwork skills 📃 Skills: TypeScript, Playwright, PlaywrightMCP, AI, Selenium, WebDriver, GitHubCopilot, CI/CD, DevOps, Java, AWS, GCP, Microsoft, Agile, Microservices 🏢 Description: Client Our client is an international association of financial industry professionals, connecting over 200,000 investment experts and leveraging 100+ diverse applications to deliver innovative solutions. Join a great company, not merely an individual project Position overview We are seeking a skilled Automated Quality Assurance (AQA) Engineer with expertise in AI, TypeScript, and Playwright to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with test automation frameworks, a strong understanding of AI technologies, and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using TypeScript and Playwright. Collaborate with development and product teams to define test strategies and ensure software quality. Implement and execute automated test suites to validate functionality and performance. Utilize Playwright MCP for advanced automated testing capabilities. Integrate AI Agent concepts to enhance test automation and coverage. Leverage GitHub Copilot to improve coding efficiency and quality. Participate in code reviews, CI/CD processes, and deployments. Stay updated with emerging trends in AI, test automation, and software development best practices. Requirements Hands-on experience with Playwright MCP. Profound understanding of AI Agents and their application in testing. Experience with GitHub Copilot for code productivity. Proficiency in TypeScript. Strong experience with Selenium WebDriver for automation testing. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. Nice to have Proficiency in Java programming language. Knowledge of cloud platforms and microservices architecture. Familiarity with Agile development methodologies. What We Offer: Vacation days : Up to 26 business days per year. 10 illness/special days off per year (fully paid, no medical papers needed) for all contract types Health and life insurance (Luxmed) MyBenefit platform with Multisport option Internal psychological support service English language classes from the first working day Access to external learning platforms : O’Reilly, LinkedIn Learning, Udemy, and a wide catalog of diverse internal training Flexible workplace : work from the office, from home, or choose a hybrid option Tech Skills Mentoring Program Opportunities to develop as a public speaker, mentor, or technical interviewer Fully paid idle (bench) when not involved in a project Certification reimbursement (AWS, GCP, Microsoft, etc.)

🏢 Summary: Hands-on QA Automation Engineer role focused on ensuring quality and reliability of English Language Learning platforms through automated testing of frontend and backend systems. The position involves designing and maintaining UI and API test automation, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, and collaborating closely with engineering teams in an Agile environment. Strong ownership of quality, risk identification, and continuous delivery support are key expectations. 🗂️ Requirements: Proven experience as QA Automation Engineer, Strong hands-on experience with Playwright for UI and API testing, Solid programming skills in Java, Experience testing web applications, Experience testing REST APIs and service integrations, Strong understanding of test design and test strategies, Experience with automated testing (unit, integration, end-to-end), Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation integration, Experience with Git version control, Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, Comfort using AI-assisted development tools 📃 Skills: Playwright, Java, REST, API, CI/CD, Git, Agile, Scrum, Cucumber, BDD 🏢 Description: We are looking for an experienced QA Automation Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of core English Language Learning platforms. This role is hands‑on and delivery‑driven. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test solutions across frontend and backend systems, supporting continuous delivery of high‑quality software. The expectation is strong ownership over quality outcomes, proactive identification of risks, and the ability to work closely with engineering teams to ensure quality is built into the development process. We are looking for you, if you have: Proven experience as a QA Automation Engineer Strong hands-on experience with Playwright for UI and API testing Solid programming skills in Java (test frameworks, automation support) Experience testing: Web applications REST APIs and service integrations Strong understanding of: Test design and test strategies Automated testing (unit, integration, end-to-end) Experience with: CI/CD pipelines and test automation integration Version control systems (Git) Familiarity with Agile/Scrum ways of working Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor or equivalent) Nice to have: Experience with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber) Knowledge of performance or load testing tools Experience with observability and quality metrics practices Experience working on large-scale, distributed systems We offer: Participation in interesting and demanding projects. Flexible working hours. A great, non-corporate atmosphere. Possibility to work remote or hybrid (2 days per week from the office). Opportunities for development and promotion. Attractive package of benefits.

🏢 Summary: The offer is for a Quality Engineer embedded within frontend teams to drive a shift from traditional testing to a quality-first engineering culture. The role focuses on modernising test architecture, implementing contract testing, and optimising CI/CD pipelines to enable fast, reliable, and independent frontend delivery. You will coach developers, build robust automation frameworks, and ensure high-confidence deployments in a modern JS ecosystem. 🗂️ Requirements: Deep experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, or Next.js), Strong experience in frontend test automation and architecture, Experience implementing contract testing (Consumer-Driven Contracts), Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline optimisation, Experience with service virtualization and mocking strategies, Experience with Playwright and visual regression testing, Ability to design testable component-based architectures, Experience with observability tools and error tracking in QA, Ability to eliminate flaky tests and ensure deterministic pipelines 📃 Skills: JavaScript, React, Vue, Next.js, Playwright, Pact, CI/CD, Testing, Automation, Mocking, Virtualization, Contracts, Synthetics, Observability, VisualRegression 🏢 Description: At Smart, our mission is to transform retirement, savings and financial wellbeing, across all generations, around the world. THE ROLE We aren’t looking for a "tester" to catch bugs at the end of a sprint. We are looking for a Quality Engineer who acts as a quality multiplier for our frontend engineering teams (working across more than one squad). Your goal is to move the needle from "testing as a phase" to "quality as a standard." You will be the bridge between rapid UI iteration and bulletproof reliability. By focusing on quality coaching, architectural testability, and a "contract-first" mindset, you will enable our teams to deploy with high confidence, even when the backend is a moving target or unavailable (as a test reference). Key Pillars of the Role: Influence & Cultural Coaching Shift-Left Evangelism: Partner with Product and Tech Leads early in the discovery phase to identify edge cases before a single line of code is written. Quality Mentorship: Coach developers on writing meaningful, low-flake tests. You don’t just find bugs; you teach the team how to architect code that prevents them. The "Quality Mindset": Advocate for a culture where quality is a shared responsibility, not a hand-off. You’ll question the status quo and push for "Quality over Coverage." Infrastructure & Tooling (The "Enabler") Agnostic Delivery: Build and maintain sophisticated mocking and service virtualization strategies (e.g., Pact or similar) to ensure the frontend can be developed, tested, and demoed independently of backend availability. Pipeline Optimisation: Own the teams’ CI/CD feedback loop. You’ll ensure that our pipelines are fast, deterministic, and provide actionable signals, not just a wall of red text. Testing Modernisation: Maintain and extend next-gen tools (Playwright, Visual Regression) that align with a modern component-based architecture. Strategic Delivery Contract Testing: Implement and champion Consumer-Driven Contracts to ensure frontend and backend stay in sync without requiring heavy integrated environments. Observability in QA: Shift your focus from "did it pass?" to "how is it performing?" Using synthetics and error tracking to inform your testing strategy. Risk-Based Strategy: Use data to decide where to automate and where to explore, ensuring we spend our energy on the features that matter most to users, and ensure our SLAs are achieved. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR The skills, experience, and aptitudes we are looking for are listed below but please don’t be discouraged from applying if you don’t meet every single one of these criteria – having a ‘can do’ attitude is sometimes more important than being able to tick every box: Technical Chops - Deep experience / understanding of the modern JS ecosystem (React, Vue, or Next.js) and how to test it. Architectural Thinking - You understand how component libraries impact quality at scale. Communication - The ability to persuade a skeptical developer why a specific architectural change will improve long-term velocity. Bravery - You aren't afraid to stop a release if the process is broken, but you’d rather fix the process so the release never has to stop. WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT You won't be siloed in a "QA Department." You will be embedded in the heart of delivery. We give you the agency to blow up legacy testing patterns and replace them with lean, modern, and highly-automated workflows. If you believe that speed is a byproduct of quality, we want to talk to you. WHAT SUCCESS IN 6 MONTHS LOOKS LIKE Frontend teams can run a full suite of meaningful tests without a backend connection, and be confident in its quality. "Flaky tests" have been eradicated through better infrastructure and developer education. The team is deploying to production multiple times a day with a "Green Build" that they actually trust. WHO WE ARE We work in partnerships with governments and financial institutions in the UK and internationally. Our cloud-native digital platform is revolutionising how people around the world think about, and save for, their retirement. At heart, we’re a financial technology business. What we do is all about innovation, and using the power of digital change to put the customer first. Our Engineers will tell you that working at Smart gives you the opportunity to play your part in developing world-class technological solutions, working with – and learning from – like-minded people. You’ll also find that, across our business, our colleagues love Smart’s culture, and how what we do means better financial outcomes for savers. That feels worthwhile, and it means that what we do, collectively, goes way beyond the nine to five of a typical working day. Don’t just take our word for it – you can see what our colleagues say about working at Smart on LinkedIn Life and Glassdoor . BENEFITS At Smart, one of the eight principles we work to is “We want happy and good people in our team”. We created a list of benefits that helps us achieve this goal: 26 days’ of paid holiday per year + Polish bank holidays 2250 PLN annual training budget to spend on your professional development Health insurance (including dental care) via TU Inter MultiSport Plus Gym Card Online English lessons during working hours Sick leave in accordance with Polish labour law Paternity and maternity leave in accordance with Polish labour law Additional employer contribution to the Employee Capital Plans (PPK) of 2.5% Death in service insurance cover Fully-paid five-week sabbatical after five years of employment In the Krakow office wellbeing services, such as manicures, massages and barbers At Smart, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to do their best work. We believe that diverse perspectives help us lead the way in transforming retirement, savings, and financial wellbeing. We welcome differences in background, experience, thinking, and identity, and we recognise that innovation is strongest when it is built on inclusion and fairness. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to let us know - we are committed to supporting you. We think Smart is an awesome place to work. If it sounds like somewhere you’d like to work, too, and if you’re ready to play your part in our continued success in the future, then naturally we’d love to meet you.

🏢 Summary: Senior leadership role responsible for defining and scaling QA strategy across multiple teams, driving full-stack test automation, CI/CD quality gates, and risk-based release governance. The position combines hands-on test architecture expertise with mentoring and cross-functional collaboration to improve release confidence across backend and client systems. Hybrid work model based in Gdansk or Krakow. 🗂️ Requirements: 7+ years QA experience, 3+ years leading QA across multiple teams, Hands-on automation and test architecture experience, Deep knowledge of full-stack testing, Experience with CI/CD pipeline integration, Implementation of risk-based testing, Experience with release governance, Experience with contract testing and service virtualization, Experience in cloud-based environments 📃 Skills: Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, REST, Postman, CI/CD, API, UI, E2E, Cloud, Telemetry, Observability 🏢 Description: At Product Madness, we bring happiness to millions of players by harnessing the happiness of play. As a Principal QA Lead , you will build and scale quality across multiple teams, embedding robust full-stack testing strategies and strengthening release confidence across backend services and client experiences. This is a senior leadership role combining strategy, people leadership, and technical authority. You will influence how quality operates at scale — driving automation excellence, CI/CD integration, and risk-based release governance across domains. Work mode: hybrid – 3 days per week from the Wave Office in Gdansk or Unity Office in Krakow. What You'll Do Define and drive QA strategy aligned with product and engineering roadmaps Architect scalable automation frameworks across API, UI, integration, and end-to-end layers (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, REST Assured, Postman or similar tools) Strengthen CI/CD quality gates, improve test stability, reduce flakiness, and enhance release readiness practices Implement contract testing, service virtualization, and modern test data strategies in cloud-based environments Leverage observability and telemetry signals to improve quality insights and incident prevention Establish risk-based testing standards and trusted quality indicators used in leadership decision-making Lead root-cause analysis for high-impact incidents and translate findings into systemic improvements Mentor QA Leads and Senior QA Engineers, shaping standards, accountability, and engineering culture Partner closely with Engineering, Product, and Build leadership to embed quality ownership end-to-end What We're Looking For 7+ years of professional QA experience, including hands-on automation and test architecture 3+ years leading QA across multiple squads, streams, or domains Deep expertise in full-stack testing (backend services, front-end interface, end-to-end connectivity) and CI/CD pipeline integration Strong experience implementing risk-based testing and release governance for complex systems Proven ability to influence senior multi-functional collaborators with data-driven recommendations A pragmatic, outcome-focused approach — building scalable systems without unnecessary bureaucracy Nice to have: experience in gaming or live-service products, QA transformation initiatives, or scaling quality practices in growing organisations. Why Aristocrat? Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play. We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V World Leader in Gaming Entertainment Robust benefits package Global career opportunities Our Values All about the Player Talent Unleashed Collective Brilliance Good Business Good Citizen Travel Expectations None Additional Information At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.