Responsibilities:
Define and manage test plans, test cases, and execution schedules for projects.
Ensure coverage across functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing.
Validate deliverables against requirements and acceptance criteria.
Enforce QA standards, methodologies, and best practices within the team.
Ensure defects are logged, tracked, and resolved efficiently.
Monitor metrics such as defect density, test coverage, and release readiness.
Act as the primary liaison between QA, development, product, and operations teams.
Provide clear reporting on test progress, risks, and quality status to stakeholders.
Support cross-functional alignment to ensure quality is embedded throughout the lifecycle.
Drive adoption of automation frameworks and tools where appropriate.
Balance manual and automated testing strategies to optimize efficiency.
Ensure test environments are properly configured and maintained
Identify gaps in QA processes and propose improvements.
Stay updated on emerging QA practices and tools, integrating them into workflows.
Promote a culture of quality ownership across the team.
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of backend-focused automated test frameworks (Jest, Playwright, custom frameworks, etc.)
Work as a hands-on IC leader, setting automation standards, driving adoption, and mentoring engineers when needed
Develop robust automated tests for REST APIs, services, and integrations across monolithic and microservices architectures
Create and maintain test suites across integration, contract, and end-to-end layers using modern automation practices
Utilize mocking and service virtualization to isolate systems and increase test reliability
Collaborate closely with backend developers, DevOps, and product teams to understand system design and ensure complete test coverage
Review engineering code (PHP/Golang) to better understand logic, identify risk areas, and design stronger tests
Build CI/CD test pipelines, write and optimize YAML configurations, and ensure automation stability in the delivery flow
Improve observability and reporting across automated tests (dashboards, logs, alerts, coverage insights)
Introduce and evaluate tools such as AI-assisted or non AI-assisted testing solutions to improve test development speed and depth of validation
Act as a quality advocate in architecture discussions, sprint planning, and release readiness reviews
Lead initiatives that improve engineering workflows, automation reliability, and long-term maintainability
Support teams in debugging complex production issues and guiding root-cause analysis
Qualifications & Skills:
10+ years of experience in QA, Agile methodologies.
2+ years of experience as a QA Lead
Expertise in backend/API automation using Jest, Postman, and modern REST testing practices
Solid experience with Playwright, JEST, Karate, Cucumber or equivalent frameworks
Strong understanding of monolith architecture and microservices-based systems
Hands-on experience designing CI/CD pipelines and working with YAML-based configuration
Strong understanding of mocking, stubbing, service virtualization, and contract testing (e.g., Pact or similar)
Experience building test frameworks from the ground up or significantly enhancing existing ones
Comfortable using AI tools as accelerators while applying critical thinking to validate output
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and QA teams
Proactive, self-driven, and able to take ownership of automation direction with minimal supervision
Nice to Have:
5+ years of experience in QA Automation, including strong hands-on technical leadership
Experience with cloud environments (AWS/GCP)
Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of performance testing tools (Locust, JMeter, k6)
Experience working with GitLab/GitHub Actions CI pipelines
Exposure to security testing fundamentals
Experience driving automation architecture during system decomposition (mono → microservices). Ability to read and understand backend code, especially PHP and/or Golang
Benefits
We are passionate about fostering a supportive environment for our team, so we prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our employees through a comprehensive Benefits Program. This includes unlimited Flexible Time Off and a personalized career roadmap for each employee. By investing in professional development through training and educational opportunities, we ensure that our team thrives both personally and professionally. Together, we’re not just building a business; we’re cultivating a community that values creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of play.
The duties and responsibilities of this position may evolve over time to support the organization’s goals and individual growth. This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.
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