QA Automation Python - Team Lead

XM; Polska; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Stimulating work environment

International training opportunities

Job summary

XM is hiring an AQA Python Team Lead to steer a QA team (MQA and AQA) and advance shift-left automation. You will set technical direction, mentor engineers, and collaborate with Development and DevOps to deliver high-quality software.

The role requires 5+ years in QA with at least 2 years in leadership, strong Python automation skills, API testing, and experience with Kafka, Docker, AWS, and CI/CD tools. Fluency in English is expected.

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 at least 5 direct reports.
• Strong hands-on Python-based automation with test frameworks, API testing, and tools like Kafka, Docker, AWS.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile practices, and CI/CD processes.
• Experience with Jenkins or equivalent CI/CD tools.
• Basic knowledge of containerization using Docker and exposure to Kubernetes (AWS EKS preferred).
• Hands-on with mocking frameworks such as WireMock or MockServer.
• Experience with performance testing using K6.

Responsibilities

• Act as AQA Python Team Lead for QA teams (MQA and AQA) focusing on shift-left automation.
• Collaborate with Development to deliver high quality software.
• Design and develop the test automation framework and required libraries.
• Drive the design of scalable and maintainable automation frameworks.
• Review and contribute to test plans, strategies, and automated scripts.
• Ensure best practices in code quality, test coverage, and CI/CD integration.
• Participate in architecture discussions to improve testability and product quality.
• Work with Dev, DevOps, and product teams across SDLC phases.
• Identify training needs and promote knowledge sharing within QA.

Skills

Leadership

Python test automation

API testing

Shift-left automation

Communication

Education

BSc/MSc in Computer Science or related

Tools

Kafka

Docker

AWS

Kubernetes

WireMock

MockServer

Git

Jenkins

K6

Grafana

Mockito

Job description

As part of our ongoing growth, we are looking to hire a AQA Python Team Lead to join our dynamic QA department. This position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QA Automation professional who has also demonstrated strong leadership capabilities.

In this role, you will act as a technical and operational bridge between the QA Team Lead and the QA Engineers. You will provide technical direction, support and suggest automation initiatives and tools that will help and guide the team toward delivering high-quality.

The main responsibilities of the position include:

• 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 the QA Management team to define Drive the design and development of scalable and maintainable automation frameworks
• Review and contribute to test plans, test strategies, and code for automated test scripts
• Ensure best practices are followed in code quality, test coverage, and CI/CD integration
• Participate in architecture and design discussions to improve overall testability and product quality
• Work closely with development, DevOps, and product teams to ensure alignment across all phases of the SDLC
• Identify training needs and promote knowledge sharing across the QA team

Main requirements:

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science, or related discipline
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in QA
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a QA leadership role, with at least 5 direct reports
• Strong hands‑on experience in test automation using Python with test frameworks, API testing, and tools like Kafka, Docker, AWS
• Proven experience in building or contributing to robust test automation frameworks
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and Agile practices
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of containerization using Docker
• Exposure to Kubernetes, preferably on AWS EKS (Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service)
• Hands‑on experience with mocking frameworks such as WireMock, or MockServer
• Experience with performance testing using K6 (writing custom scripts, running load tests, analyzing performance metrics)
• Proficient in version control tools like Git
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and organizational skills
• Very good written and verbal English skills

The following will be considered an advantage:

• Background in the Finance/Forex domain
• Familiarity with tools like Grafana, web sockets testing, or asynchronous programming
• Experience testing Spring Boot applications, including integration testing with MockMvc and unit testing with Mockito or similar

Benefit from:

• Attractive remuneration package
• Intellectually stimulating work environment
• Continuous personal development and international training opportunities

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality!