QA Lead

Information about the project:

Industry: banking

Rate: we’re open for your suggestions

Location: Cracow - hybrid

Introduction & Summary:

The Senior QA Engineer / QA Lead will play a critical role in the modernization of multiple .NET applications and MSSQL databases, transitioning them to a modular, cloud-native Azure architecture. The ideal candidate will possess strong test automation skills, particularly in Playwright or Selenium, and a thorough understanding of quality assurance practices. This role requires a proactive individual with a proven ability to develop and implement testing strategies that ensure high-quality deliverables.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design and implement the test strategy across various testing layers.

• Build and maintain automation frameworks.

• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipeline with parallel execution.

• Validate ETL and reporting flows.

• Stabilize legacy suites and support their migration.

• Lead root-cause analysis and reliability improvements.

• Mentor QA teams and developers on best practices.

• Publish quality metrics and test artifacts for stakeholders.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years in QA/Test Automation with hands-on framework development.

• Strong Playwright or Selenium expertise.

• Solid API testing skills (Postman/Newman, REST Assured, k6).

• Good coding skills in TypeScript or C# and scripting (PowerShell/Bash).

• Experience integrating automation into Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions CI/CD.

• Practical SQL (MSSQL) skills.

• Experience with ETL and reporting tools specifically SSIS and SSRS.

• Proficient in testability, observability, and debugging.

• English proficiency at B2 level for technical communication.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in Power BI report testing and model validation.

• Familiarity with Databricks/Spark for testing data pipelines.

• Knowledge in Pact/contract testing and OpenAPI validation.

• Experience with k6/JMeter for performance testing.

• Understanding of Infrastructure as code (Terraform/Bicep).

• ISTQB Advanced or relevant test automation certifications.

• Desktop test experience: WinAppDriver/WPF automation smoke.