Lead Software Development Engineer in Test

Summary

Join our dynamic team as a Lead Software Development Engineer in test and lead teams, implement cutting-edge test automation frameworks, and contribute to the development of test infrastructure.

Requirements

• Strong technical expertise in developing and implementing efficient automated testing strategies
• Fluency in English and Russian at least at level C1
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in test automation, preferably with Java, TypeScript, or Kotlin
• At least 2 years of experience in a QA / SDET Lead role with 3 or more direct reports
• Essential ability to write clean and maintainable code
• Excellent knowledge of testing methodologies, strategies, and processes
• Solid understanding and hands-on expertise in performance testing
• Thorough understanding of good engineering practices
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Passionate about ensuring rock-solid products
• Self-starter with a “can-do” attitude
• Great attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive testing strategy with a strong focus on automation for systems in the designated area of responsibility
• Aiming for fully automated releases as the ultimate goal
• Building and maintaining a diverse testing environment that encompasses functional, integration, performance, contract, and security testing across various platforms
• Overseeing daily operations, performance reviews, and continuous improvement of the quality team
• Coordinating the resolution of bugs reported by clients and internal teams, and consistently refining testing practices
• Prototyping new tools, libraries, and approaches, while sharing knowledge with the team
• Applying engineering best practices in testing code and processes
• Actively contributing to the development of test infrastructure, delivery pipelines, and automated tests
• Recruiting, onboarding, and managing a team of senior individual contributors

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with microservices, their orchestration, and message streaming (Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, NATS)
• Experience in developing tests for gRPC API
• Hands-on experience with Go is a plus
• Experience with load testing tools like Gatling or K6 is a plus

Benefits

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• Remote work flexibility for both permanent and B2B contracts
• Working in a forward-thinking and innovative team