Lead Automation QA Engineer - Remote Eligible

Lead Automation QA Engineer

Growe welcomes those who are excited to:

• Lead and mentor the QA team, ensuring the highest standards of quality in both manual and automated testing;
• Review and continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to enhance product quality;
• Research and implement tools for quality verification of the product;
• Develop, implement, and maintain automated tests;
• Lead the creation and execution of test plans, test cases, and bug reports;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality integration throughout the development process;
• Provide support and mentorship to junior QA team members, fostering collaboration within the team;
• Ensure effective communication between development and QA teams to resolve issues and improve quality;
• Lead the identification, tracking, and resolution of technical debt related to QA processes.

We need your professional experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in test automation using Playwright and JavaScript/TypeScript;
• Experience in creating and maintaining test frameworks from scratch, including integration with CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI);
• Experience in UI, API, and regression testing automation;
• Knowledge of REST API principles and experience with API testing tools;
• Experience working with Git, Jira, TestRail, and other test management tools;
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a leadership role within QA, including mentoring and team management;
• Experience in implementing test strategies and building quality assurance processes from the ground up;
• Ability to communicate with various stakeholders (developers, managers, business analysts) to define testing requirements;
• Experience in managing technical debt and optimizing testing processes;
• Knowledge of SQL for data validation;
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) will be a plus;
• Presence of certifications such as ISTQB will be a plus.

We appreciate if you have those personal features:

• Strong communication skills, able to articulate complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders;
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment, actively contributing to team success and fostering positive relationships;
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on practical solutions and continuous improvement;
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and manage multiple priorities effectively.

We are seeking those who align with our core values:

• GROWE TOGETHER: Our team is our main asset. We work together and support each other to achieve our common goals;
• DRIVE RESULT OVER PROCESS: We set ambitious, clear, measurable goals in line with our strategy and driving Growe to success;
• BE READY FOR CHANGE: We see challenges as opportunities to grow and evolve. We adapt today to win tomorrow.