Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Motork; Lazio; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading automotive digital solutions company in Italy is seeking a Senior QA Engineer to lead the QA strategy and implement modern testing frameworks. You will drive automation, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior QA engineers in a fast-paced and innovative environment. The ideal candidate has expertise in Node.js-based test automation, programming skills in JavaScript or TypeScript, and a passion for quality assurance and process improvement.

Competenze

• Expertise in test automation using Node.js-based frameworks like Playwright and Cypress.
• Programming skills in JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Experience with API testing and database validation.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and proficiency in Jira.

Mansioni

• Lead QA strategy and improve QA processes across teams.
• Build and scale automated test solutions.
• Integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and foster learning.
• Explore and introduce AI-driven testing tools.

Conoscenze

Test automation using Node.js

JavaScript programming

API testing

Database querying

Agile methodologies

Jira proficiency

Strumenti

Playwright

Cypress

Postman

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior QA Engineer – Lead Quality & Automation at MotorK

At MotorK, we're redefining how the world's leading car manufacturers connect with their customers. Our cloud-based products power digital experiences for over 90% of top automotive brands. As we enter our next phase—transforming into an AI-native company—we're looking for a Senior QA Engineer to lead the next generation of quality and automation across our platform.

The Role

As a Senior QA Engineer, you will own the QA strategy and lead the implementation of modern testing frameworks that ensure reliability and speed at scale. You’ll design and manage automated test solutions using Playwright or Cypress, mentor QA engineers, and collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams to ensure every release meets the highest standards.

This is a key leadership role for someone passionate about automation, process improvement, and exploring how AI can elevate quality assurance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead QA strategy: Define, implement, and continuously improve QA processes across multiple teams and projects.
• Drive automation: Build, maintain, and scale automated test suites using Playwright, Cypress, or other Node.js-based frameworks.
• Ensure quality at speed: Integrate testing into CI / CD pipelines for seamless, reliable releases.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Work with developers, product managers, and designers to ensure quality is built in from day one.
• Mentor and guide: Support and develop junior QA engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Champion innovation: Explore and introduce AI-driven testing tools and methodologies to enhance QA efficiency.
• Safeguard data integrity: Conduct API and data validation testing, including SQL-based checks and migrations.

What You’ll Bring: Must-Have Skills

• Expertise in test automation using Node.js-based frameworks (Playwright, WebdriverIO, Cypress)
• Programming in JavaScript or TypeScript
• Experience with API testing (REST principles, Postman, Swagger)
• Database querying and validation
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Proficiency with Jira

Nice-to-Have

• Knowledge of load testing tools such as k6
• AI-driven testing tools experience (Cursor, Claude Code, beyond ChatGPT / Copilot)
• Strong background in mentoring junior and mid-senior QA engineers
• Passion for process improvement and innovation in QA

Why MotorK

Join a company that’s shaping the future of digital experiences for the automotive industry.

Play a leading role in our evolution toward AI-native software development.

Collaborate with talented teams across Europe in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Drive real impact—your work will directly enhance the quality of products used by millions of drivers worldwide.

MotorK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any kind. Our company is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at MotorK are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, age, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.