Principal QA-Engineer

E-Solutions; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 74,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Principal QA Engineer with over 10 years of experience in QA roles, focusing on automation. The role emphasizes building large QA automation efforts and requires solid technical fluency in both backend and frontend systems, as well as strong communication skills. This position is remote, allowing for flexibility while ensuring effective collaboration with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in QA roles, with deep experience in automation.
• Experience building or leading large QA automation efforts.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD and tests integration.

Skills

Automation skills

Communication skills

Technical fluency

CI/CD knowledge

Job description

Role: Principal QA Engineer

Location: Remote (Hungary)

Type: Contract

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years in QA roles, with deep experience in automation
• Experience building or leading large QA automation efforts, ideally in fast-moving product teams
• Comfortable picking the right tools and frameworks based on needs, not trends
• Solid understanding of CI/CD and how tests fit in
• Technical fluency across backend and frontend systems
• Strong written and verbal communication, able to work with people in different roles

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with or hiring other QA folks
• Exposure to performance and load testing tools
• Strong debugging and failure analysis skills
• Bias for action and making things better without waiting for direction