QA Automation Team Lead

TL;DR

QA Automation Team Lead (TypeScript/Playwright): Define automation vision, roadmap, and scalable frameworks for distributed SaaS platforms with an accent on UI, API, microservices, and integration testing. Focus on leading technical reviews, integrating into CI/CD pipelines, and driving quality KPIs across global teams.

Hybrid in central Kraków, Poland

Company

Leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions for Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.

What you will do

• Define automation strategy, roadmap, and architectural standards across products and services.
• Design scalable, reusable frameworks for UI, API, microservices, contract, and integration testing.
• Mentor and upskill QA engineers, conduct technical reviews, and champion best practices in observability and CI/CD.
• Partner with engineering to define quality KPIs, integrate automation into GitHub Actions pipelines, and support exploratory testing.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of hands-on QA automation or test engineering experience.
• Proven leadership in automation strategy and frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, WebdriverIO/Playwright.
• Expertise in distributed systems, microservices, REST API testing, schema validation.
• Proficiency with GitHub Actions, CI/CD, SQL; Agile/Scrum experience.
• Strong communication and leadership to influence cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).
• Performance testing (k6, Gatling).
• Accessibility testing (WCAG 2.1 AA).

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work from modern office in central Kraków.
• Collaborative, transparent engineering culture with shared ownership.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Global inclusive workforce with emphasis on respect and fairness.