QA Lead - VMWare to Google Cloud (GCE) Migration

🏢 Summary: Senior QA Automation Engineer role in a greenfield STP Lending Manager project, focused on building and maintaining automated test frameworks within an Agile product team. The position emphasizes BDD practices, CI/CD integration, and quality advocacy across the development lifecycle. The engineer will ensure high-quality delivery through automation, API and event testing, and close collaboration with developers and product stakeholders. 🗂️ Requirements: Strong Java coding skills for test automation, Proven experience with Selenium/WebDriver, Hands-on experience with Cucumber and BDD, Experience with REST API testing, Experience testing Kafka event streams, Experience with database validation (JPA), Expertise in test strategy and defect analysis, Experience working in Agile teams, Ability to integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines 📃 Skills: Java, Selenium, WebDriver, Cucumber, BDD, REST, Kafka, JPA, CI/CD, Splunk, Docker, Sonar, Liquibase, GitHubCopilot 🏢 Description: Detailed description of work task to be carried out The STP Lending Manager application is a greenfield initiative, giving you the rare chance to shape a platform from scratch within a highly motivated product team. Operating in close partnership with business SMEs and developers, the team thrives on Agile collaboration, short feedback loops, and strong ownership culture. As a Senior QA Automation Engineer, you’ll: - Define, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks (BDD/Cucumber) - Advocate and enforce quality standards across delivery stages - Work closely with developers and the Product Owner to ensure clear understanding and early detection of defects - Contribute to the design of testing strategies, integrating with CI/CD pipelines to deliver quality at speed. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain automated scripts using Java 21, Selenium, and Cucumber. - Drive BDD practices by defining feature files and reviewing tests for clarity and correctness. - Perform negative, exploratory, and regression testing. - Test REST APIs, Kafka event streams, and DB persistence (JPA). - Use tools like Splunk for log analysis and provide insights to the team. Must-have knowledge and experience • Strong Java coding skills (preferably Java 21) for automation with Selenium/WebDriver. • Proven experience with Cucumber for BDD. • Familiarity with API testing, Kafka, DB validation. • Expertise in test strategy and defect analysis in complex systems. • Comfortable in Agile environments and working closely with developers. • Exposure to AI-assisted testing tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot). Nice-to-have knowledge and experience • Basic Docker skills for execution in containerized environments. • Understanding of Sonar for code quality insights. • Familiarity with Liquibase for DB change control.

🏢 Summary: Senior QA Automation Engineer role in a greenfield STP Lending Manager project within the banking sector, focused on building and maintaining automated testing frameworks from scratch. The position centers on BDD-based automation, API and event-driven testing, and integration with CI/CD pipelines in an Agile environment. The engineer will drive quality standards and collaborate closely with developers and the Product Owner. 🗂️ Requirements: Strong Java coding skills for test automation, Experience with Selenium/WebDriver, Proven experience with Cucumber and BDD, Experience in REST API testing, Familiarity with Kafka event streams, Experience with database validation and JPA, Ability to design test strategies and perform defect analysis, Experience working in Agile teams, Experience integrating tests with CI/CD pipelines 📃 Skills: Java, Selenium, WebDriver, Cucumber, BDD, REST, Kafka, JPA, CI/CD, Splunk, Agile 🏢 Description: 🌍Location: hybrid - 3 days a week from the office in Gdansk/Gdynia ⏳Duration of assignment: 12 months first contract (prolongation expected). 📕Language: English + Polish. ⚙️Industry: banking. 💻Workload: Full time. Summary The STP Lending Manager application is a greenfield initiative that offers a rare opportunity to shape a platform from scratch within a highly motivated product team. This role emphasizes strong collaboration within Agile methodologies and a culture of ownership. Main Responsibilities As a Senior QA Automation Engineer, you will: Define, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks (BDD/Cucumber). Advocate and enforce quality standards across delivery stages. Collaborate with developers and the Product Owner for early defect detection. Contribute to the design of testing strategies that integrate with CI/CD pipelines. Develop and maintain automated scripts using Java 21, Selenium, and Cucumber. Drive BDD practices by defining feature files and reviewing tests. Perform negative, exploratory, and regression testing. Test REST APIs, Kafka event streams, and database persistence (JPA). Employ tools like Splunk for log analysis. Key Requirements Strong Java coding skills (preferably Java 21) for automation with Selenium/WebDriver. Proven experience with Cucumber for BDD. Familiarity with API testing, Kafka, and database validation. Expertise in test strategy and defect analysis in complex systems. Comfortable in Agile environments, closely collaborating with developers. Exposure to AI-assisted testing tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot). Nice to Have Basic Docker skills for execution in containerized environments. Understanding of Sonar for code quality insights. Familiarity with Liquibase for database change control.

🏢 Summary: The offer is for a Senior QA Automation Engineer to build and shape automated testing processes for a greenfield STP Lending Manager platform in the banking sector. The role focuses on designing and maintaining BDD-based automation frameworks, integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring high quality within an Agile product team. It is a full-time, hybrid position with a long-term perspective. 🗂️ Requirements: Strong Java programming skills (Java 21 preferred), Experience with Selenium/WebDriver for test automation, Proven experience with Cucumber and BDD, Experience in API testing, Experience with Kafka event testing, Experience in database validation (JPA), Ability to design and maintain automated test frameworks, Experience integrating tests with CI/CD pipelines, Experience with defect analysis in complex systems, Ability to work in Agile environment, English and Polish language proficiency 📃 Skills: Java, Selenium, WebDriver, Cucumber, BDD, REST, Kafka, JPA, CI/CD, Splunk, Docker, Sonar, Liquibase, GitHubCopilot 🏢 Description: 🌍Location: hybrid - 3 days a week from the office in Gdansk/Gdynia ⏳Duration of assignment: 12 months first contract (prolongation expected). 📕Language: English + Polish. ⚙️Industry: banking. 💻Workload: Full time. Summary The STP Lending Manager application is a greenfield initiative that offers a rare opportunity to shape a platform from scratch within a highly motivated product team. This role emphasizes strong collaboration within Agile methodologies and a culture of ownership. Main Responsibilities As a Senior QA Automation Engineer, you will: Define, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks (BDD/Cucumber). Advocate and enforce quality standards across delivery stages. Collaborate with developers and the Product Owner for early defect detection. Contribute to the design of testing strategies that integrate with CI/CD pipelines. Develop and maintain automated scripts using Java 21, Selenium, and Cucumber. Drive BDD practices by defining feature files and reviewing tests. Perform negative, exploratory, and regression testing. Test REST APIs, Kafka event streams, and database persistence (JPA). Employ tools like Splunk for log analysis. Key Requirements Strong Java coding skills (preferably Java 21) for automation with Selenium/WebDriver. Proven experience with Cucumber for BDD. Familiarity with API testing, Kafka, and database validation. Expertise in test strategy and defect analysis in complex systems. Comfortable in Agile environments, closely collaborating with developers. Exposure to AI-assisted testing tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot). Nice to Have Basic Docker skills for execution in containerized environments. Understanding of Sonar for code quality insights. Familiarity with Liquibase for database change control.

🏢 Summary: Lead and own the end-to-end testing strategy and execution for a complex technology migration programme, including pre- and post-migration activities. Coordinate cross-team testing efforts, ensure full functional and non-functional coverage, and manage defects, risks, and quality metrics. Align testing governance and standards with project timelines and cloud/infrastructure migration objectives. 🗂️ Requirements: Minimum 5 years in software testing or QA roles, Experience as Test Manager or QA Lead in complex programmes, Expertise in test strategy and test planning, Hands-on experience with functional testing, Hands-on experience with non-functional testing, Experience in technology or cloud migration projects, Experience coordinating testing across multiple teams, Experience with test tracking and defect management, Experience managing testing risks and dependencies, Knowledge of testing governance and quality standards, Fluency in English 📃 Skills: Testing, QA, TestManagement, TestStrategy, FunctionalTesting, NonFunctionalTesting, Migration, Cloud, VMware, GCP, DefectManagement, Reporting, Automation, Infrastructure, QualityAssurance 🏢 Description: Responsibilities: Define, prepare, and own the end-to-end test strategy and test plans for the migration programme Create a test framework for application testing teams, including pre-migration prerequisites and post-migration verification activities Lead and coordinate testing activities across programme workstreams, where relevant Coordinate testing activities across application testing teams during migration cutover Analyse requirements and ensure appropriate test coverage, including functional and non-functional aspects Oversee test case design, preparation, and execution Review and quality assure test artefacts to ensure alignment with agreed standards Work closely with project, technical, and business teams to align testing activities with project timelines and milestones Track, monitor, and report on test planning, test execution progress, defects, risks, and quality metrics Manage testing-related dependencies and risks, proactively escalating issues where required Support business teams during testing phases and provide guidance on testing best practices Ensure testing activities are aligned with quality standards, governance, and compliance requirements Facilitate defect triage and support issue resolution in collaboration with development, infrastructure, and technical teams Requirements: Minimum 5 years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or test management roles Proven experience as a Test Manager, QA Lead, or similar role in complex programmes Strong expertise in test management, including test strategy definition and test planning Hands-on experience with functional and non-functional testing Experience in technology migration or conversion projects, such as on-premise to cloud migration Ability to coordinate testing across multiple teams, workstreams, and stakeholders in parallel Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with both business and technical teams Experience with test tracking, reporting, defect management, and quality metrics Ability to manage testing-related risks, dependencies, and escalations Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Good understanding of testing governance, quality assurance standards, and compliance requirements Fluency in English (both written and spoken) Nice to have: Knowledge of VMware environments Experience with Google Cloud Platform or other public cloud platforms Experience testing infrastructure, platform, or cloud-based solutions Familiarity with automation strategies and tools in a migration context Offer: Private medical care Co-financing for the sports card Constant support of dedicated consultant Employee referral program

🏢 Summary: QA Lead role responsible for defining and overseeing end-to-end testing strategy in a complex banking migration program. The position involves coordinating multiple testing streams, ensuring full functional and non-functional coverage, and aligning quality activities with project milestones and regulatory standards. Hybrid work model with B2B contract. 🗂️ Requirements: Proven experience as QA Lead or Test Manager on complex programs, Experience defining end-to-end test strategies and plans, Hands-on experience with functional testing, Hands-on experience with non-functional testing, Experience in technology migration or conversion projects, Ability to manage testing across multiple teams, Experience with test tracking, reporting, and quality metrics, Experience ensuring compliance with quality standards 📃 Skills: QA, Testing, TestManagement, FunctionalTesting, NonFunctionalTesting, Migration, TestStrategy, Reporting, Metrics, DefectManagement 🏢 Description: Banking B2B up to 160zł/h Hybrid work (3 days per week) in Warsaw Introduction & Summary We are seeking an experienced QA Lead to oversee the testing strategies and activities for a complex migration program. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in test management and strong expertise in both functional and non-functional testing. The successful applicant will coordinate multiple testing teams, ensuring alignment with project milestones and regulatory standards, all while maintaining a focus on quality assurance. Main Responsibilities Define, prepare, and own the end-to-end test strategy and plans. Lead and coordinate testing activities across multiple workstreams. Ensure adequate coverage of functional and non-functional requirements. Oversee test case design, preparation, and execution. Align testing activities with project timelines and milestones. Monitor and report on testing progress, defects, and quality metrics. Manage risks related to testing and escalate issues proactively. Support business teams with testing phases and best practices. Ensure compliance with quality standards. Facilitate defect resolution with development teams. Key Requirements Proven experience as a Test Manager or QA Lead on complex programmes. Strong test management expertise, including the definition of test strategies. Hands-on experience with functional and non-functional testing. Experience in technology migration or conversion projects. Strong stakeholder management across business and technical teams. Ability to manage testing across multiple teams simultaneously. Experience with test tracking, reporting, and quality metrics. Nice to Have Knowledge of VMWare environments. Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other public cloud solutions. Experience testing infrastructure or cloud-based solutions. Familiarity with automation strategies in migration contexts.

🏢 Summary: Senior Test Automation Engineer responsible for owning and improving team-level test automation processes and building scalable automated testing frameworks from scratch. The role focuses on front-end automation, close collaboration across the SDLC, and driving best practices in CI/CD-driven quality engineering. You will design robust automation architectures and integrate them with modern development and test management ecosystems. 🗂️ Requirements: 3–7 years of experience in Test Automation, Strong hands-on experience in Front-End test automation, Experience with Playwright, Experience building automation frameworks from scratch, Ability to define automation architecture and best practices, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Knowledge of TDD and BDD, Proficiency in Java or C# or Python, Experience integrating automation with test management tools 📃 Skills: Playwright, Java, C#, Python, CI/CD, TDD, BDD, AzureDevOps, Jira, ISTQB, SDLC 🏢 Description: As a Senior Test Automation Engineer, you will take ownership of test automation processes at the team level and contribute to the continuous improvement of quality assurance practices. You will work closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders throughout the SDLC to ensure stable and scalable automated testing solutions. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of testing processes at the production team level. Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks from scratch. Lead and support testers to ensure effective implementation of testing practices. Collaborate with stakeholders across all phases of the SDLC, including test strategy, approach definition, and risk management. Ensure timely delivery of tasks and provide regular progress/status updates. Mentor and guide junior and mid-level automation engineers. Required Skills & Qualifications 3–7 years of focused experience in Test Automation . Strong hands-on experience in Front-End test automation , preferably using Playwright . Proven experience in building automation frameworks from scratch, including defining architecture and best practices. Strong understanding of modern engineering practices such as: CI/CD pipelines TDD (Test-Driven Development) BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development) Solid programming skills in Java (preferred) or C# / Python . Experience integrating automation solutions with test management tools . Strong leadership and mentoring skills. English communication level B2+ (international collaboration environment). Willingness to travel occasionally to client locations. Preferred / Nice-to-Have ISTQB Foundation certification. Experience in the Financial Services or Insurance industry. Experience with test and project management tools such as: Azure DevOps Jira CI/CD toolchains Personal Attributes Proactive mindset and strong ownership of deliverables. Willingness to learn and continuously improve testing skills. Open to working with international teams and multicultural environments.

🏢 Summary: The role involves leading and coordinating end-to-end testing activities for a large migration programme, with a strong focus on automated post-migration verification using Robot Framework. The position combines hands-on test automation with ownership of test strategy, planning, and cross-team coordination across business and technical workstreams. It requires overseeing test execution, defect management, and quality governance to ensure successful application migration. 🗂️ Requirements: Minimum 5 years of experience as Test Automation Engineer, QA Lead, or Test Lead in complex programmes, Strong hands-on experience with Robot Framework, Experience defining test strategies, test plans, and test frameworks, Experience managing testing activities across multiple teams and workstreams, Experience with test tracking, reporting, defect management, and quality metrics, Understanding of functional and non-functional testing, Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills, Fluency in English (written and spoken) 📃 Skills: Robot, Framework, QA, Testing, Automation, TestStrategy, TestPlanning, DefectManagement, Reporting, VMware, GCP, Cloud 🏢 Description: As a recruitment company, DCG understands that every business is powered by experienced professionals. Our management style and partnership approach enable us to meet your needs and provide continuous support. Due to our ongoing growth and the large number of recruitment projects we undertake for our partners, we are currently looking for: Test Automation Engineer / QA Lead Responsibilities: Create and maintain automated post-migration verification using Robot Framework Coordinate testing of migrated applications with Service Areas across various implementation waves Define, prepare, and own the end-to-end test strategy and test plans for the migration programme Design a testing framework for application test teams to be used as a prerequisite before migration and for post-migration verification Coordinate testing activities across all relevant programme workstreams Lead and coordinate testing activities across application testing teams during migration cutover Analyse requirements and ensure sufficient test coverage, including functional and non-functional aspects Oversee test case design, preparation, execution, review, and quality assurance of test artefacts Work closely with project, technical, and business teams to align testing activities with the overall project timeline and milestones Track, monitor, and report on test planning, execution progress, defects, and quality metrics Manage testing-related dependencies and risks, proactively escalating issues where required Support business teams during testing phases and provide guidance on testing best practices Ensure testing activities are aligned with agreed quality standards, governance, and compliance requirements Facilitate defect triage and support issue resolution in collaboration with development and infrastructure teams Requirements: Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Test Automation Engineer, QA Lead, or Test Lead in complex programmes Strong hands-on experience with test automation using Robot Framework Experience in defining test strategies, test plans, and test frameworks Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills across business and technical teams Ability to manage testing activities across multiple teams and workstreams in parallel Experience with test tracking, reporting, defect management, and quality metrics Good understanding of functional and non-functional testing Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with project, technical, infrastructure, and business stakeholders Fluency in English (both written and spoken) Nice to have: Knowledge of VMware environments Experience with Google Cloud Platform or other public cloud platforms Experience in testing infrastructure, platform, or cloud-based solutions Familiarity with automation strategies and tools in a migration context Previous experience in large-scale application or infrastructure migration programmes Offer: Private medical care Co-financing for the sports card Constant support of dedicated consultant Employee referral program

🏢 Summary: Senior Test Manager role focused on leading quality assurance initiatives with strong emphasis on automation and AI-driven testing. The position combines hands-on test planning and execution with defining automation strategy and integrating AI solutions. It involves leading a QA team while ensuring high product quality through metrics, collaboration, and modern testing practices. 🗂️ Requirements: Strong experience in QA methodologies and practices, Proven experience in developing automation strategies, Hands-on experience with AI techniques in testing, Experience in test planning and execution across multiple test types, Experience leading and mentoring QA teams, Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Knowledge of cloud-based testing environments 📃 Skills: Automation, AI, Testing, QA, CI/CD, Cloud, Metrics, Frameworks 🏢 Description: Summary The role of Test Manager - Senior is primarily focused on leading the quality assurance efforts for the customer's products, with a special emphasis on leveraging automation and AI technologies to enhance testing efficiency and product quality. Responsibilities: Lead and Mentor: Manage and guide a team of QA members to foster continuous improvement. Automation Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive automation strategy for the products. AI in Testing: Explore and integrate AI-powered testing solutions for better testing capabilities. Test Planning and Execution: Create and carry out test plans for new features and products, covering various testing types. Collaboration: Engage with cross-functional teams to align on product requirements and ensure quality implementation. Reporting and Metrics: Establish and monitor key quality metrics and provide regular updates to stakeholders. Stay Current: Keep abreast of QA trends and technologies, promoting their adoption as needed. Key Requirements: Strong experience in quality assurance methodologies and practices. Proven track record in developing automation strategies. Hands-on experience with AI techniques applicable to testing. Excellent leadership and mentoring capabilities. Proficiency in test planning and execution across various test types. Nice to Have: Familiarity with advanced QA tools and frameworks. Experience in a leadership role within QA teams. Knowledge of cloud-based testing environments. Continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) experience. Other Details: Location: India, preferably Chennai. Team Structure: Lead a team of QA members. Work Environment: Hands-on involvement along with leadership tasks. Technologies: Focus on automation and AI solutions in testing.

🏢 Summary: Senior QA Tester role focused on functional and automated testing of legacy enterprise Java applications, ensuring quality, performance, and regression control. The position involves building automated test suites, defining risk-based testing strategies, and supporting modernization and migration efforts. Close collaboration with development teams to implement robust testing frameworks and performance validation is required. 🗂️ Requirements: Proven experience testing enterprise Java applications (JSP, Spring, Spring Boot), Experience with functional and automated testing, Ability to define and execute risk-based testing strategies, Practical API testing experience, Hands-on web test automation experience, Proficiency in writing Gherkin/Cucumber scenarios, Experience in performance and load testing analysis, Experience with legacy systems and reverse-engineered test scenarios, Experience implementing migration or modernization test strategies, Ability to document application behavior and define acceptance criteria 📃 Skills: Java, JSP, Spring, SpringBoot, Selenium, Playwright, Postman, Newman, REST, Gherkin, Cucumber, Jira, WebLogic, CI/CD 🏢 Description: Introduction & Summary We are seeking a Senior QA tester who has a strong focus on functional and automated testing. Main Responsibilities The primary responsibility involves quality assurance across legacy applications, ensuring both functional and performance metrics align with expectations. Key tasks include: Monitoring and reporting on quality regression. Building and maintaining automated and functional tests for legacy applications. Collaborating with product development QA resources to implement testing strategies. Conducting performance testing and reviewing outputs. Working closely with product development teams to create test harnesses. Utilizing QA tools like Gherkin, Selenium, and Jira. Engaging with various service and application development teams effectively. Key Requirements - Proven experience in testing enterprise Java applications (JSP, Spring/Spring Boot). - Ability to define and execute risk-based testing strategies. - Practical experience with Postman/Newman/REST Assured for API testing. - Hands-on experience with Playwright/Selenium for web testing. - Proficient in writing Gherkin/Cucumber test scenarios. - Expertise in performance and load testing analysis. - Experience with legacy frameworks requiring reverse-engineered test scenarios. - Proficient in migration/modernization test strategy implementation. - Ability to document application behavior and define acceptance criteria. Nice to Have - Familiarity with WebLogic to Java Enterprise Application Server differences. - Experience testing legacy Java frameworks that have been modernized. - Knowledge of CI/CD integration for testing. Other Details This role works under a hybrid model and requires this consultant to be onsite 2 days a week in the clients office in Dublin 2.

🏢 Summary: Senior QA Tester role focused on functional and automated testing of legacy enterprise Java applications, ensuring quality, regression control, and performance standards. The position involves building automated test frameworks, executing risk-based testing strategies, and supporting modernization and migration initiatives. The role also includes API, web, and performance testing in collaboration with development teams. 🗂️ Requirements: Proven experience testing enterprise Java applications (JSP, Spring, Spring Boot), Experience defining and executing risk-based testing strategies, Hands-on API testing experience, Hands-on web automation testing experience, Proficiency in writing Gherkin/Cucumber test scenarios, Experience in performance and load testing analysis, Experience testing legacy systems and reverse-engineering test scenarios, Experience implementing migration and modernization test strategies, Ability to document application behavior and define acceptance criteria 📃 Skills: Java, JSP, Spring, SpringBoot, Selenium, Playwright, Gherkin, Cucumber, Postman, Newman, RESTAssured, Jira, WebLogic, CI/CD 🏢 Description: Introduction & Summary We are seeking a Senior QA tester who has a strong focus on functional and automated testing. Main Responsibilities The primary responsibility involves quality assurance across legacy applications, ensuring both functional and performance metrics align with expectations. Key tasks include: Monitoring and reporting on quality regression. Building and maintaining automated and functional tests for legacy applications. Collaborating with product development QA resources to implement testing strategies. Conducting performance testing and reviewing outputs. Working closely with product development teams to create test harnesses. Utilizing QA tools like Gherkin, Selenium, and Jira. Engaging with various service and application development teams effectively. Key Requirements - Proven experience in testing enterprise Java applications (JSP, Spring/Spring Boot). - Ability to define and execute risk-based testing strategies. - Practical experience with Postman/Newman/REST Assured for API testing. - Hands-on experience with Playwright/Selenium for web testing. - Proficient in writing Gherkin/Cucumber test scenarios. - Expertise in performance and load testing analysis. - Experience with legacy frameworks requiring reverse-engineered test scenarios. - Proficient in migration/modernization test strategy implementation. - Ability to document application behavior and define acceptance criteria. Nice to Have - Familiarity with WebLogic to Java Enterprise Application Server differences. - Experience testing legacy Java frameworks that have been modernized. - Knowledge of CI/CD integration for testing. Other Details This role works under a hybrid model and requires this consultant to be onsite 2 days a week in the clients office in Dublin 2.