Lead QA Engineer (Automation & Performance Focus)

HeadHR; Województwo pomorskie; On-site; PLN 212,404 - 297,366; Full time

Job summary

HeadHR is looking for an Expert QA Engineer to lead the Data Enablement Team, focusing on performance engineering and automation.

Your responsibilities will include defining test strategies, directing software development teams, and implementing automation tools to enhance testing efficiency. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in Python, SQL, and CI/CD practices. This role is located in Województwo pomorskie, Poland.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands‑on development/automation experience in Python.
• 7+ years of deep experience in Database Technologies including SQL.
• 4+ years of practical experience with Robot Framework.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
• Strong working proficiency with Linux and Bash scripting.

Responsibilities

• Define test strategies, plan, and execute testing phases.
• Design and implement robust test automation scripts using Python.
• Analyze and challenge project requirements for optimal delivery.
• Prepare test scenarios, manage test data, and report defects.
• Execute automated regression testing through CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Python

Test Management Tools

Database Technologies

CI/CD and Version Control

Linux

Bash scripting

Robot Framework

Tools

Jira

Bitbucket

Jenkins

qTest

Zephyr

Job description

We are looking for an Expert QA Engineer to step into a leadership role within our Data Enablement Team . In this position, you will be the driving force behind performance engineering with a strong emphasis on automation.

As a QA Lead, you will direct software development teams, define comprehensive testing strategies, and ensure the highest product reliability before release. You will work in a dynamic Agile (SAFe) environment, driving the implementation of modern automation tools and best practices to optimize overall testing efficiency.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Testing Strategy & Leadership: Defining test strategies, planning, and executing testing phases while identifying areas for process improvement.
• Hands-on Automation: Designing and implementing robust test automation scripts and day-to-day automated solutions using Python and Robot Framework.
• Requirement Analysis: Proactively analyzing and challenging project requirements when they lack clarity to ensure optimal delivery.
• Test Management: Preparing test scenarios, managing test data, analyzing execution results, and reporting defects.
• CI/CD Integration: Executing automated regression testing seamlessly through continuous integration pipelines.

Kogo poszukujemy?

Must-Have Technical Experience:

• Python: 7+ years of hands‑on development/automation experience.
• Database Technologies: 7+ years of deep experience, including the confidence to write complex SQL queries.
• Robot Framework: 4+ years of practical experience.
• CI/CD & Version Control: 4+ years of experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins) and 5+ years with Git.

Essential Skills & Tools:

• Strong working proficiency with Linux and Bash scripting.
• Proven experience with test management tools (qTest, Zephyr) and collaboration suites (Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins/Bamboo).
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with Developers, Analysts, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters.

Familiarity with Data & Cloud Ecosystems:

• Understanding of distributed data processing engines like Spark.
• Knowledge of the Hadoop ecosystem (Hive, Oozie, MapReduce, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of AWS architectural components (Lambda, Step Functions, State Machines, etc.).

Nice-to-have (Bonus points):

• Experience with containerization using Docker.
• Knowledge of streaming and message queue technologies (e.g., KAFKA, IBM MQ).
• Prior exposure to Scala/Spark.