Lead QA Automation Engineer (JS)

We are looking for Lead QA Automation Engineer for our CRM Tech team. In our team, the primary technology stack is JavaScript/TypeScript, with a strong focus on integration testing for backend services. We work actively with various databases and message brokers, particularly Kafka, to ensure seamless data flows and communication across microservices.

On the UI testing side, we rely on Playwright for end-to-end (E2E) testing, where we validate complete user flows across the application. This helps ensure that both the front-end and back-end systems function correctly and that user interactions perform as expected across various scenarios.

About your key responsibilities and impact:

• Leading Automation Strategy: Designing, implementing, and optimizing the automation framework to align with the company's testing goals and agile development processes.
• Developing and Maintaining Automated Test Suites: Overseeing the creation, execution, and maintenance of automated test scripts, ensuring they provide comprehensive coverage and adapt to evolving requirements.
• Monitoring and Reporting on Automation Metrics: Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as test coverage, execution speed, and defect detection rates. Providing regular updates to the manager on automation effectiveness and areas for improvement.
• Mentoring and Training QA Team Members: Sharing best practices, conducting training sessions, and guiding team members in developing their automation skills to enhance team capabilities.
• Collaborating Across Teams: Working closely with QA, Development, and Product teams to understand requirements, identify automation opportunities, and integrating testing seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines.

Essential professional experience:

• Expertise in Automation Tools and Frameworks: Proficiency in industry-standard automation tools (such as Selenium, Appium, or Cypress) and experience in building or optimizing automation frameworks tailored to specific project needs;
• Proactive Problem-Solving and Innovation: Ability to identify testing challenges and implement innovative automation solutions that enhance efficiency and accuracy. A proactive approach to staying current with emerging automation trends is essential;
• Strong Leadership and Mentorship Skills: As a lead, you're expected to guide and inspire the QA team, sharing best practices, supporting skill development, and fostering a collaborative work environment;
• Focus on Quality and Continuous Improvement: Commitment to driving continuous improvement in testing processes, increasing test coverage, and reducing defect leakage;
• This includes actively seeking feedback and refining automation strategies;
• Clear and Effective Communication: Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and automation progress to stakeholders of all levels. Regularly provide insights and updates on test automation metrics and outcomes;
• Upper-Intermediate English and strong command of Ukrainian.