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.