Information about the project:Industry: bankingRate: we’re open for your suggestionsLocation: Cracow - hybridIntroduction & Summary:The Senior QA Engineer / QA Lead will play a critical role in the modernization of multiple .NET applications and MSSQL databases, transitioning them to a modular, cloud-native Azure architecture. The ideal candidate will possess strong test automation skills, particularly in Playwright or Selenium, and a thorough understanding of quality assurance practices. This role requires a proactive individual with a proven ability to develop and implement testing strategies that ensure high-quality deliverables.Main Responsibilities:Design and implement the test strategy across various testing layers.Build and maintain automation frameworks.Integrate tests into CI/CD pipeline with parallel execution.Validate ETL and reporting flows.Stabilize legacy suites and support their migration.Lead root-cause analysis and reliability improvements.Mentor QA teams and developers on best practices.Publish quality metrics and test artifacts for stakeholders.Key Requirements:5+ years in QA/Test Automation with hands-on framework development.Strong Playwright or Selenium expertise.Solid API testing skills (Postman/Newman, REST Assured, k6).Good coding skills in TypeScript or C# and scripting (PowerShell/Bash).Experience integrating automation into Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions CI/CD.Practical SQL (MSSQL) skills.Experience with ETL and reporting tools specifically SSIS and SSRS.Proficient in testability, observability, and debugging.English proficiency at B2 level for technical communication.Nice to Have:Experience in Power BI report testing and model validation.Familiarity with Databricks/Spark for testing data pipelines.Knowledge in Pact/contract testing and OpenAPI validation.Experience with k6/JMeter for performance testing.Understanding of Infrastructure as code (Terraform/Bicep).ISTQB Advanced or relevant test automation certifications.Desktop test experience: WinAppDriver/WPF automation smoke.