Lead QA Engineer (f/m/x)

Breitling; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Home office option

Watch to wear / buy program

Referral program

Culture of feedback

Job summary

A luxury watch company is seeking a Lead QA Engineer in Warsaw, Poland. The role involves defining and improving QA processes for D2C platforms, implementing AI-driven QA strategies, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of QA experience, including management, and is fluent in English.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 5 years in a Lead QA role.
• Strong expertise in functional, regression, integration, UAT, performance, and security testing.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QA function across Direct-to-Consumer initiatives.
• Define and implement QA processes, strategies, and best practices.
• Mentor and guide QA team members.
• Drive 60–70% automation coverage for regression/integration tests.
• Collaborate with product, dev, and architecture teams.
• Mentor QA team and champion continuous improvement.
• Monitor QA metrics and report to stakeholders.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

Job description

We are a dedicated Squad on a mission to reshape watchmaking, rooted in our legacy since 1884. With a passion for crafting timepieces that thrive across air, land, and sea, we bring together a unique fusion of casual elegance, sustainability, and inclusive luxury.

With 140 years of heritageand over1,900 passionate individualsacross20 countries, we’re excited to continue our journey forward — andwe’re now expanding our presence with a new Business Service Center in Warsaw, Poland,a key hub primarily for our growingDigital & Tech-squads.

Join our vibrant team in Warsaw as a Lead QA Engineer and be a part of something extraordinary!

As a Lead QA Engineer in our squad, you drive excellence and innovation across D2C platforms, leveraging AI-powered testing and your expertise to ensure seamless, world-class customer experiences.

Your contribution:

You will lead the QA function across Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) initiatives including CRM, clienteling tools, ecommerce websites, and digital platforms

You will define, implement, and continuously improve QA processes, strategies, and best practices tailored to D2C environments

You will define and document a comprehensive AI-driven QA strategy incorporating intelligent test case generation, self-healing scripts, and predictive defect analysis

You will identify, evaluate, and implement AI-powered QA tools to enhance automation, regression, and exploratory testing across D2C platforms

You will achieve 60–70% automation coverage of regression and integration testing using AI-enhanced frameworks to reduce manual effort

You will implement self-healing test frameworks and performance automation tests

You will collaborate with product managers, developers, architects, and business stakeholders to ensure comprehensive test coverage and seamless integration of D2C tools

You will identify, document, and track defects and manage defect resolution and retesting cycles

You will monitor and report QA metrics, providing transparency and accountability to stakeholders

You will mentor and guide QA team members, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement

You will stay up to date on industry trends, testing tools, and D2C best practices to continuously enhance QA effectiveness

Do you think there is even more to discover in this role? You're right — apply today and learn more!

You will fit well to our squad if:

You have 10+ years of professional experience in Quality Assurance, with at least 5 years in a Lead QA role, preferably in D2C projects (CRM, clienteling, ecommerce, websites)

You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field, with professional QA certifications being a plus

You have strong expertise in functional, regression, integration, UAT, performance, and security testing

You are experienced with QA tools for test management and defect tracking (e.g., JIRA, Zephyr, TestRail) and automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, Cypress)

You have proven experience defining and implementing AI-driven QA strategies, including intelligent test generation, self-healing automation, and predictive analytics

You understand CRM workflows, consumer journeys, personalization strategies, and omni-channel integrations

You demonstrate excellent ownership, problem-solving, analytical, communication, and leadership skills

You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and have experience working in Agile/Scrum teams

You have exposure to international projects and the luxury/watch industry

You have a continuous learning mindset and stay up to date with emerging QA tools, automation frameworks, and D2C technologies

You are fluent in English

At Breitling, we encourage everyone to bring true authenticity to work and contribute to our shared mission to redefine luxury. We prioritize the well-being of our employees by fostering an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion, where every voice is heard and valued.

We believe that happy, healthy employees are the key to success, which is why we offer competitive benefits, including:

• Home office (depending on position requirements)
• Medical Insurance
• Watch to wear / watch to buy program
• Referral program
• Culture of feedback

Want to take on this mission and join our team? Apply now!

We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the excellence and refinement that define our brand. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We invite candidates from all walks of life to share their applications to join our Squad, where inclusion is at the heart of our vision of elegance and prestige.

Please note that the use of protective equipment is required for certain roles to maintain the highest standards of safety and precision during operations in our workshops.