QA Automation Team Lead (Python)

TL;DR

QA Automation Team Lead (Python): Leading a QA team with a strong focus on shift-left automation and the design and development of robust test automation frameworks. Focus on defining scalable frameworks, reviewing test strategies, and integrating best practices across CI/CD and the SDLC to enhance overall product quality.

Location: Hybrid (Greece/Cyprus)

Company

hirify.global is looking for a Lead QA Automation professional to join its dynamic QA department.

What you will do

• Act as the AQA Python Team Lead for a QA team (Manual and Automation QA) with a focus on shift-left automation.
• Collaborate with development teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Design and develop the test automation framework, implementing required libraries and conducting auto-tests.
• Define and develop scalable and maintainable automation frameworks in collaboration with QA Management.
• Review and contribute to test plans, strategies, and automated test scripts, ensuring best practices for code quality, test coverage, and CI/CD.
• Participate in architecture and design discussions to improve testability and product quality.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science or related discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in QA, with a minimum of 2 years in a QA leadership role (at least 5 direct reports).
• Strong hands-on experience in test automation using Python with test frameworks, API testing, and tools like Kafka, Docker, AWS.
• Proven experience in building or contributing to robust test automation frameworks.
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and Agile practices.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins), basic Docker knowledge, and exposure to Kubernetes (preferably AWS EKS).
• Hands-on experience with mocking frameworks (e.g., WireMock, MockServer) and performance testing using K6.
• Proficient in Git and possesses excellent communication, mentoring, and organizational skills.
• Very good written and verbal English skills (B2 level required).

Nice to have

• Background in the Finance/Forex domain.
• Familiarity with Grafana, web sockets testing, or asynchronous programming.
• Experience testing Spring Boot applications, including integration and unit testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Continuous personal development and international training opportunities.

Hiring process

• Online Technical Challenge.
• Intro Chat with Talent Acquisition.
• First Interview with Your Future Team.
• Final Interview.