We are seeking an experienced QA Engineer Team Lead to join our growing team in Prague. This full-time position offers a competitive annual salary of €57,691 and is ideal for someone passionate about quality assurance, test automation, and leading teams to deliver high-quality software products. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of QA engineers, driving the transition from manual to automated testing, and ensuring robust QA practices across all project lifecycles.
You will spearhead the development and improvement of our automated testing framework, with a particular focus on Playwright. However, experience with Cypress or Selenium is also valuable. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure efficient integration of testing processes and provide strategic direction to ensure the delivery of high-performing, bug-free software.
An excellent communicator and proactive problem-solver, you should bring strong programming skills to the role, as these will prove useful in creating effective test scripts, CI/CD integration, and collaborating with developers. A passion for mentoring and coaching QA team members is vital, as is a keen interest in continuous improvement and modern testing methodologies.
- Proven leadership experience in a QA or test engineering environment
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Playwright; exposure to Cypress or Selenium advantageous
- Solid grounding in automated testing frameworks and tools
- Experience in transitioning from manual to automated testing practices
- Programming and scripting skills (e.g. JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java)
- Understanding of modern software development lifecycles and CI/CD pipelines
- Track record of building and leading high-performing QA teams
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in English
- Ability to work on-site in Prague
This role presents a fantastic opportunity to influence the quality culture within a forward-thinking organisation, contribute to advanced test automation strategies, and lead a talented team of professionals. If you are ready to embrace a leadership role that mixes technical expertise with strategic direction, we would love to hear from you.