Lead QA Automation Engineer

You might be our missing piece if you have:

• 8+ years of experience in software and systems testing, covering both manual and automated testing.

• Experience leading both manual and automation testing teams.

• Proven experience creating test strategies, test plans, and test reports for enterprise projects.

• Experience defining quality standards and testing approaches suited to complex enterprise environments.

• Hands-on experience supervising User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and supporting users throughout the UAT process.

• Strong experience working in Agile development environments and a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle.

• A collaborative approach and experience working closely with Business Analysts, Software Engineers, Product Owners, System Engineers, and Delivery Managers.

• The ability to act as the testing subject matter expert within an engineering team and provide guidance on quality-related decisions.

• Proven experience implementing or improving test automation frameworks and working with test automation tools.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and business audiences.

• Client-facing experience and confidence collaborating directly with stakeholders.

• A sense of belonging while reading about our culture.

We would be thrilled if you have:

• Experience testing IoT solutions, particularly products using Bluetooth connections and Bluetooth Mesh.

• Hands-on experience with automation tools and frameworks such as PyTest, Robot Framework, Selenium, or Cypress.

• Experience with API, UI, and regression test automation.

• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD environments using tools such as GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.

• Experience defining and tracking quality metrics such as test coverage, defect density, and mean time to fix.

We will be working together on:

• Defining the overall test strategy, test plans, quality standards, and reporting approach for enterprise projects.

• Leading and coordinating manual and automated testing activities across the product lifecycle.

• Acting as the testing subject matter expert within the engineering team and promoting a strong quality mindset.

• Identifying areas suitable for automation across the product lifecycle.

• Selecting, configuring, and maintaining appropriate automation frameworks.

• Developing maintainable automated test suites for regression, API, and UI testing.

• Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, including environments such as GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps.

• Defining quality metrics and reporting mechanisms, including test coverage, defect density, and mean time to fix.

• Continuously reviewing and refining testing processes to improve efficiency and quality outcomes.

• Working closely with developers, Business Analysts, Product Owners, System Engineers, and Delivery Managers to ensure testability is built into system design and user stories.

• Conducting exploratory testing to identify usability, performance, and integration issues.

• Supervising the UAT process and supporting users in planning and performing UAT activities.

• Documenting and communicating defects clearly to development teams and tracking them through resolution.

• Communicating quality risks, progress, and recommendations clearly to both technical teams and business stakeholders.