SQA Automation Team Lead

Nayax; Folsom (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Nayax is seeking a hands-on SQA Automation Team Lead to advance our retail software platforms with AI-accelerated automation. You will convert manual tests into robust automation for web and API, lead the automation practice, and drive faster, reliable releases.

This hybrid role is based at our Retail Pro office in Folsom, CA, with collaboration across global teams. Join a fintech leader delivering payment solutions and consumer engagement tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of automated testing experience in a professional software environment.
• 3+ years building or significantly enhancing automation frameworks.
• 3+ years of RESTful API test automation.

Responsibilities

• Convert manual test cases into automation at scale for web and API.
• Design, build, and maintain the automated test framework for web and API testing.
• Develop and maintain functional, regression, and API test suites.
• Validate test data through database queries and backend verification.

Skills

JavaScript

Playwright

API automation

Angular testing

CI/CD

Jenkins

Git

MySQL

Oracle

Windows testing

AI testing tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Playwright

Postman

Jenkins

Git

Job description

• Excellent written and verbal communication

Join us at Nayax, a global fintech leader (NASDAQ; TASE: NYAX) revolutionizing the world of cashless payments, consumer engagement, and business management solutions. With more than 1,200 employees across 12 offices worldwide. At Nayax, you’ll be part of a diverse and innovative community where your work makes a real impact and helps shape the future of payments.

Retail Pro International (RPI) is a global leader in retail management software, empowering retailers in over 80 countries with flexible, scalable, and powerful solutions. Our mission is to enable retailers to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape by delivering innovative technology, deep industry expertise, and a commitment to long-term partnerships. RPI was acquired by Nayax in 2023 and has been merged into the company’s product portfolio.

We are currently looking for a SQA Automation Team Lead to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our company.

We're looking for a hands-on automation leader to take our retail software platforms from manual testing to a fast, reliable, AI-accelerated automation practice. This person will do three things exceptionally well:

• Convert our existing manual test cases into robust, maintainable automation across web and API.
• Lead the automation practice — setting standards, mentoring the QA team, and serving as the technical authority (without direct people-management responsibility).
• Improve the testing process continuously, using AI tools to reduce manual effort, expand coverage, and accelerate releases.

If you've personally migrated a manual test suite into automation, raised the bar for a QA team, and used AI to make testing genuinely faster — this role is built for you.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule and is based at our Retail Pro office in Folsom, California.

Role Summary (What You'll Own):

Convert manual test cases into automation (the core of the job)

• Take documented manual test cases, business requirements, and technical specs and turn them into reliable, maintainable automated coverage.
• Design, build, and maintain the automated test framework for web and API testing.
• Develop and maintain functional, regression, and API test suites.
• Validate test data through database queries and backend verification.
• Troubleshoot flaky tests and continuously improve reliability and execution performance.

Lead the automation practice

• Set automation standards and best practices, and drive consistency across the QA team.
• Mentor automation engineers and QA analysts; be the go-to technical expert for automation.
• Deliver documentation and training on tools, framework usage, and test design.
• Participate in sprint planning, development meetings, and defect triage.

Improve the process with AI

• Apply AI tools to accelerate and strengthen the QA process — e.g., AI-assisted test-case authoring, automated script generation, self-healing tests, and coverage analysis.
• Identify bottlenecks in the current testing workflow and drive measurable improvements in speed, coverage, and quality.
• Champion an AI-first mindset within the SQA team and share what works.

Integrate and collaborate

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and align automation with build and release workflows.
• Support cross-browser testing, parallel execution, and environment configuration.
• Partner with Development, Product, and Support to investigate defects and validate fixes.
• Communicate automation status, risks, and progress to SQA management.
• Assist with manual testing when needed to support release timelines.

Requirements:

Must-Have, Proven Capabilities

These are the non-negotiables. We'll be looking for concrete, “I did this” examples — not theory.

• Converting manual test cases into automation at scale — a demonstrated track record of building or migrating a real automated suite from manual cases.
• Technical leadership — proven experience mentoring engineers, setting standards, and being the automation authority on a team.
• Hands-on use of AI tools to improve QA — real, demonstrable examples of using AI to cut manual effort, expand coverage, or speed up release cycles.
• Strong automation fundamentals — solid framework design across web and API, plus CI/CD integration.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 5+ years of automated testing experience in a professional software environment.
• 3+ years building or significantly enhancing automation frameworks.
• 3+ years of RESTful API test automation.
• Demonstrated ability to translate requirements and manual test cases into reliable automated scripts.

Technical Skills

• Automation stack: JavaScript, Microsoft Playwright, Postman (API automation)
• Web: Angular testing strategies, cross-browser automation
• CI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, Git-based source control, pipeline-driven test execution
• Databases: Oracle and/or MySQL for test-data validation
• Platforms: Windows OS / Windows Server; mobile testing across Android and iOS
• AI tooling: Practical experience with AI-assisted testing tools (strongly preferred; see must-haves)
• Legacy (desirable): Visual Basic for legacy test support, if applicable

Professional & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong documentation and organizational discipline
• Demonstrated mentoring and knowledge-sharing ability
• High attention to detail and a genuine commitment to quality
• Enthusiasm for solving complex technical challenges

Compensation And Benefits

• The base salary range for this position is $110,000-$120,000 per year
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus and additional benefits.
• Final compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Learn More about Nayax:

Founded in 2005, Nayax provides an end-to-end platform for payments, empowers businesses to grow revenue, reduce operational costs, and deliver seamless commerce experiences. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to in-house innovation have positioned us at the forefront of the cashless payment revolution, serving the unattended and retail sectors around the world.

We support over 80 payment methods in 60+ currencies, hold a European payment institution license, and have formed strategic partnerships with global financial institutions to deliver powerful, scalable solutions.

With more than 1,200 employees across 13 global offices, Nayax operates in 120+ countries. Our global headquarters in Herzliya Hills, Israel, is our largest site, housing over 600 employees across 20+ departments.

At Nayax, we believe in creating long-term impact through loyalty tools, omnichannel solutions, and an agile ecosystem of value-added services. We're proud to support businesses in reaching new heights and we're always looking for innovative, passionate individuals to join us.