Responsibilities

Perform manual functional, integration, regression, and API testing (e.g., using Postman) across web and mobile applications, while driving the transition toward test automation.
Plan, design, and execute manual test planning and testing strategies for complex software systems.
Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Robot Framework, Playwright, and other appropriate tools.
Write robust, scalable test code in Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and business analysts to understand requirements and ensure test coverage aligns with business goals.
Define, maintain, and improve automation frameworks and CI/CD integration.
Review and optimize existing test coverage and automation efficiency.
Identify, document, and track defects.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior QA team members.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the QA team and across engineering teams.
Analyze test results and provide clear, actionable feedback to stakeholders.
Ensure quality practices are embedded early through shift-left testing.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in software testing, including automation.
Proficient in Robot Framework for automation testing.
Intermediate to advance level programming skills in Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript for developing and maintaining automated test scripts.
Solid understanding of web technologies, APIs, and test automation frameworks.
Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Gitlab CI, GitHub Actions).
Hands-on experience with SQL and querying relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
Strong problem-solving skills and pay attention to details.
Ability to independently plan and execute test activities.
Strong communication skills, able to explain technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical team members.
Experience coaching and mentoring junior testers or QA engineers.
Self-driven, proactive, and able to work under pressure.
Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Lead Software QA