Lead QA Automation Engineer

Summary

Join our team as a QA leader and take ownership of the entire QA process, designing and implementing effective testing strategies. You will perform manual and automated testing using Python, collaborate with stakeholders, identify bottlenecks, and proactively solve testing challenges. This role requires significant experience in software testing, including test automation and experience in payments/B2B testing. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, remote work, and a supportive team environment.

Requirements

• At least 6+ years of experience in software testing, including at least 4 years of hands-on experience in test automation (Python)
• Leadership skills with a proven ability to guide, mentor, and motivate the QA Team to achieve high levels of performance and productivity
• Hands-on experience in payments/B2B testing
• Strong hands-on skills in manual testing and working with complex business logic
• Strong experience in performance and load testing
• Solid knowledge of the Kibana system, Postman, and API testing
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Allure reporting)
• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Good communication skills in English and Russian

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the entire QA process and ensure its continuous improvement
• Design and implement effective testing strategies and plans
• Perform hands-on manual and automated testing (Python)
• Actively collaborate with developers, analysts, and other stakeholders throughout the development and release cycles
• Identify bottlenecks and improve QA processes and workflows
• Proactively solve testing-related challenges and ensure product quality
• Not only distribute tasks but also directly participate in day-to-day testing activities

Benefits

• Compensation that will fully correspond to the competence and knowledge, with yearly performance reviews
• The opportunity to attend conferences, courses, and professional development at the company's expense
• Remote type of work
• 20 days of vacation time; Latvian bank holidays; Sick leaves; Additional birthday day off
• Team building events and corporate parties