Lead Software Developer in Test

About the projectWe are looking for a Lead Software Developer in Test to join a large-scale Digital & eCommerce ecosystem built for a global manufacturing company with internationally recognized brands.The project covers a broad range of customer-facing digital products and platforms, including:e-commerce solutions,mobile applications,payment gateways,loyalty systems,search,identity and access management,and other digital services.You will be joining a fast-paced, production-critical environment where engineering quality, release stability, and scalable automation are key.Your roleThis is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on building and evolving high-quality automation frameworks, strengthening engineering standards, and improving release confidence across the product landscape.We are looking for someone who combines strong JavaScript/TypeScript engineering skills with deep expertise in test automation architecture, quality engineering, and CI/CD integration.This role goes beyond writing automated tests — you will help shape how quality is built into the development lifecycle through better tooling, stronger automation practices, and scalable engineering solutions.Tech stack / environmentJavaScript / TypeScriptPlaywrightAPI automationCI/CD pipelinesJest / MochaTest reporting & observability toolsAI-assisted development / quality workflowsWhat you’ll doDesign, build, and evolve scalable automation frameworks with a focus on reliability, maintainability, and long-term usabilityDevelop and maintain robust UI test automation using PlaywrightBuild and improve API-level test automationAct as a technical quality gate for automation code by reviewing solutions and promoting engineering best practicesIdentify, debug, and eliminate flaky tests and false positives to keep the automation suite stable and trustworthyImprove CI/CD quality checks, test execution workflows, and release feedback loopsStrengthen test reporting, observability, and quality signals across the delivery processHelp embed quality and testability into the software development lifecycleIntroduce and support AI-assisted automation and quality engineering practices where valuableMentor engineers on automation design, code quality, and testing best practicesWhat we’re looking for7+ years of experience in JavaScript / TypeScript engineering, with strong hands-on experience in automation developmentProven experience designing and building automation solutions as part of the engineering lifecycleStrong engineering fundamentals: clean code, design patterns, maintainability, and code review practicesStrong hands-on experience with PlaywrightSolid experience with API test automationGood understanding of testing strategies and how to build quality into engineering workflowsHands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated test execution, and automation framework improvementsExperience with modern test runners such as Jest or MochaExperience improving test reporting, monitoring, or automation observabilityAbility to review automation code and maintain high engineering standardsStrong troubleshooting skills, including experience diagnosing and removing flaky tests / unstable automationFamiliarity with AI-supported development or quality engineering workflowsNice to haveExperience in large-scale eCommerce or complex digital product environmentsExperience working in fast release / production-critical environmentsExperience influencing quality engineering standards across teamsFamiliarity with distributed systems and complex customer-facing platformsPerks and Benefits:Flexible work scheduleFixed financial bonus issued upfront on a quarterly basis, covering the average market price of private medical care and sport card - B2B contractPresent on the occasion of birthday, wedding, child birthE-learning accounts for Coursera, O'Relly, UdemyCorporate language school