Lead Test Automation Engineer

SoftServe; Poland; On-site; PLN 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftServe is seeking a Test Automation Lead to unify and scale a fragmented automation landscape across Web and Mobile products within a global financial data and technology organization.

The role combines hands-on architecture with strategic leadership to modernize legacy systems, drive security and reliability, and embed shift-left practices across QA, DevOps, and product teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in test automation, including 3+ years as a Test Automation Lead or Architect.
• Advanced Selenium, Playwright, and Java expertise with reusable libraries and design patterns.
• Web and Mobile automation across UI, API, and integration layers, plus device execution using BrowserStack or similar.

Responsibilities

• Assess automation across legacy and modern Web and Mobile products, identifying technical debt, risks, coverage gaps, and quick wins.
• Define a roadmap that balances tactical improvements with a long-term quality strategy aligned with security, compliance, and reliability standards.
• Redesign Java-based frameworks using Selenium and Playwright, introducing reusable libraries, consistent design patterns, coding standards, and maintainable architecture.
• Build scalable automated suites across UI, API, integration, cross-browser, and mobile layers, supported by effective test data management and reporting.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and release processes to improve feedback speed, traceability, release confidence, and production readiness.
• Partner with Engineering, QA, DevOps, and product stakeholders to embed shift-left practices, consolidate tooling, and increase adoption across teams.
• Lead and mentor automation engineers through hands-on guidance, code reviews, and upskilling, while evaluating AI-assisted testing and cloud execution opportunities.
• Present assessments, strategic recommendations, progress, and measurable business impact to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Selenium

Playwright

Java

CI/CD

Git

Leadership

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Allure

ExtentReports

ReportPortal

BrowserStack

Job description

About The Role

Our client, a global financial data and technology leader powering modern capital markets, is seeking a Test Automation Lead to transform a fragmented automation landscape into a unified, scalable quality ecosystem. You will combine hands‑on architecture with strategic leadership, modernizing legacy products while meeting rigorous security, compliance, and reliability standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess automation across legacy and modern Web and Mobile products, identifying technical debt, risks, coverage gaps, and quick wins
• Define a roadmap that balances tactical improvements with a long‑term quality strategy aligned with security, compliance, and reliability standards
• Redesign Java-based frameworks using Selenium and Playwright, introducing reusable libraries, consistent design patterns, coding standards, and maintainable architecture
• Build scalable automated suites across UI, API, integration, cross-browser, and mobile layers, supported by effective test data management and reporting
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and release processes to improve feedback speed, traceability, release confidence, and production readiness
• Partner with Engineering, QA, DevOps, and product stakeholders to embed shift‑left practices, consolidate tooling, and increase adoption across teams
• Lead and mentor automation engineers through hands‑on guidance, code reviews, and upskilling, while evaluating AI‑assisted testing and cloud execution opportunities
• Present assessments, strategic recommendations, progress, and measurable business impact to senior stakeholders

Requirements

• 8+ years in test automation, including 3+ years as a Test Automation Lead or Architect, with experience modernizing legacy environments
• Advanced Selenium, Playwright, and Java expertise, including building frameworks with reusable libraries and design patterns
• Web and Mobile automation experience across UI, API, and integration layers, plus device execution using BrowserStack or similar
• Knowledge of test data management and reporting tools such as Allure, ExtentReports, or ReportPortal
• Strong Git skills and experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar
• Experience in regulated financial services, capital markets, or fintech, with knowledge of security, compliance, audit, and reliability
• Strong stakeholder communication, leadership, and mentoring skills, with the ability to link technical decisions to business outcomes
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience; ISTQB Advanced is an advantage

SoftServe is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, disability, health condition, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.