Python QA Automation Lead – Team Leader

XM; Poland; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Intellectually stimulating environment

Training opportunities

Job summary

XM in Poland is seeking an AQA Python Team Lead to guide a QA team focused on shift-left automation, driving high-quality software through hands-on leadership and technical direction.

You will design and develop the test automation framework, review test plans, ensure CI/CD integration, and mentor engineers while collaborating with Dev, DevOps and product teams. Experience with Python, Docker, Kubernetes on AWS and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science or related discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on QA experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a QA leadership role with 5 direct reports.
• Strong Python test automation with frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD and Jenkins.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes on AWS.
• Excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Act as the AQA Python Team Lead for a QA team (MQA and AQA) with focus on shift-left automation.
• Collaborate with Development team to deliver high quality software.
• Design and develop the test automation framework, implement required libraries, and conduct auto-tests.
• Collaborate with QA Management to drive scalable automation frameworks.
• Review and contribute to test plans, strategies and code for automated tests.
• Ensure code quality, test coverage, and CI/CD integration.
• Participate in architecture and design discussions to improve testability and product quality.
• Work with development, DevOps and product teams across the SDLC.
• Identify training needs and promote knowledge sharing.

Skills

Python

Test automation

Leadership

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

AWS

Git

Communication

Education

BSc/MSc in Computer Science

Tools

Jenkins

WireMock

MockServer

Mockito

K6

Docker

Job description

XM in Poland is seeking an AQA Python Team Lead to guide a QA team focused on shift-left automation, driving high-quality software through hands-on leadership and technical direction.

You will design and develop the test automation framework, review test plans, ensure CI/CD integration, and mentor engineers while collaborating with Dev, DevOps and product teams. Experience with Python, Docker, Kubernetes on AWS and strong communication are essential.