Lead SDET / QA Automation Engineer

Key responsibilities

Test management and execution:

• Pre-check all test builds before release and monitor the pass rate of tests after nightly runs.
• Experience with setting up of test system for the project independently of scratch.
• Unify test approaches for all teams in the department.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and cases.
• Oversee all aspects of quality assurance, including establishing metrics and developing new tools and processes to achieve quality goals.
• Diagnose and isolate issues, implementing techniques to stabilize the test system.
• Develop new automated test scenarios using Python and maintain continuous test execution in Jenkins.

DevOps and infrastructure:

• Perform DevOps duties as necessary to reformat and stabilize the test infrastructure.
• Maintain and modify test environments and configurations; create new environments to meet client requirements or reproduce issues.
• Expand test automation within the frameworks of continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD).

Collaboration and communication:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality product releases.
• Serve as the key contact for all QA release activities, coordinating QA resources internally and externally.
• Prepare documentation detailing all aspects of the product environment.

Process improvement:

• Establish and refine formal QA processes, ensuring adherence to industry best practices.
• Continuously improve and enhance testing processes and methodologies.

Requirements

To thrive in this role, we are looking for someone who has:

• Extensive knowledge of Python programming, including object-oriented design.
• 3+ years of experience in QA Automation beyond just UI and/or API automation.
• 6+ years of overall experience in QA.
• Confident experience with Jenkins, including creating scripted and declarative pipelines.
• Proficiency with Linux and command-line interfaces (CLI) is essential.
• Strong shell scripting skills and hands-on experience with automated testing tools.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD systems, tools, and methodologies.
• Solid grasp of DevOps principles and their application in automation engineering.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development processes.

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience with Ansible, Docker, and SQL.
• Familiarity with C/C++/PHP/JavaScript (as source tests may involve various languages).
• Experience with performance and security testing.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with peers and at all management levels.
• Ability to work effectively in culturally diverse teams.
• Proficiency in English at an intermediate level or higher.

Personal Qualities:

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Leadership skills for effective QA team management.
• Critical thinking and commitment to high-quality standards.
• High level of initiative and ability to work independently while being a team player.
• Adaptability to a fast-changing Agile environment.

Benefits

What's in it for you?

• A focus on professional development.
• Interesting and challenging projects.
• Fully remote work with flexible working hours, that allows you to schedule your day and work from any location worldwide.
• Paid 24 days of vacation per year, 10 days of national holidays, and unlimited sick leaves.
• Compensation for private medical insurance.
• Co-working and gym/sports reimbursement.
• Budget for education.
• The opportunity to receive a reward for the most innovative idea that the company can patent.

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