Lead QA Engineer (remote)

Nuitée; A distancia; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading travel technology company is seeking a Lead QA Engineer to define and lead the QA strategy for their API platform. This role is suited for an individual with over 5 years in QA, strong experience in automated testing, and a passion for building a quality-focused culture. Flexible remote work across EU time zones is offered, making this position ideal for dynamic professionals looking to shape quality in a rapidly advancing tech landscape.

Servicios

Competitive Base Salary

Performance Bonus

Flexible Remote Work

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in QA or test engineering.
• Proven experience in automated testing of APIs and backend systems.
• Familiarity with testing tools and proficiency in scripting languages.

Responsabilidades

• Define and lead the QA strategy across the API platform.
• Design automated test frameworks for various testing.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams.

Conocimientos

Automated testing

API testing

JavaScript

Python

Agile development

Herramientas

Postman

Cypress

Selenium

Playwright

REST Assured

Descripción del empleo

About Nuitée

Lead QA Engineer – Nuitée (Barcelona, Dublin, London or Casablanca or Remote EU)

Nuitée is building the API infrastructure of the global travel industry — a scalable platform that enables OTAs, fintechs, banks, and super-apps to access hotel inventory in real time, with better pricing and coverage.

We’re trusted by major players like Google, Uber, Hopper, and Expedia, and backed by leaders from Airbnb, Meta, Hotelbeds, and Sabre.

Role Overview

Lead QA Engineer – QA Lead is the first dedicated QA owner at Nuitée. This role is perfect for someone who thrives as a hands‑on individual contributor and wants to lay the foundations for a best‑in‑class QA culture.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the QA strategy across our API platform and partner integrations.
• Design and implement automated test frameworks (API, regression, load testing, etc.).
• Own and execute test plans, cases, and documentation for product releases and deployments.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and DevOps to embed quality into every stage of development.
• Monitor, report, and troubleshoot bugs and performance issues.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines with automated test coverage (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Act as an IC in the short term, but contribute to the growth of the QA function and build a team over time.
• Drive a quality‑first culture across teams and processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in QA or test engineering, with a strong hands‑on mindset.
• Proven experience in automated testing of APIs and backend systems.
• Familiarity with tools like Postman, Cypress, Selenium, Playwright, REST Assured, etc.
• Proficiency in test scripting languages (JavaScript, Python, etc.).
• Solid understanding of agile development, SDLC, and QA best practices.
• Bonus: Experience building or leading QA teams, even informally.

Benefits & Package

Attractive Package (Competitive Base Salary + Performance bonus + Benefits)

Flexible remote work across EU time zones, with HQs in Casablanca, Dublin and Barcelona.

Ready to lead quality at the infrastructure level of travel?