(QA) Test Automation Lead

Would you like to be part of a team building innovative solutions that transform procurement processes? Are you passionate about working with cutting-edge automation tools in a collaborative, global environment? Do you want to take ownership of improving both manual and automated testing processes within a dynamic tech team?

Join a dynamic environment at the forefront of e-procurement in Europe, where your testing skills will help optimize a state-of-the-art SaaS platform, connecting buyers and suppliers for seamless e-public tendering. The client is at a crucial stage in their growth, focusing on enhancing the quality assurance processes for their platform. The biggest challenge is ensuring smooth integration of automated testing into their CI/CD pipelines, and your expertise will be essential to ensure top-quality outcomes.

• Has strong expertise with Playwright (TypeScript) and RestAssured (Java).
• Is experienced with BrowserStack and GitHub Actions for CI/CD integration.
• Understands QA fundamentals: test design, automation, manual testing, and defect prevention.
• Can review requirements and identify risks early in the development process.
• Is experienced in Java, with the ability to scale pipelines in AWS.
• Is a team player with excellent communication skills and a problem-solving mindset.
• Has a passion for continuous learning and proactive quality improvement.
  
  

• Building and maintaining E2E tests using Playwright (TypeScript).
• Developing and maintaining API automation with RestAssured (Java).
• Integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions.
• Conducting manual and exploratory testing to ensure full coverage.
• Reviewing requirements early to identify potential issues and prevent defects.
• Collaborating with developers, product managers, and other QA engineers to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Continuously improving QA processes, with a focus on early defect detection.
  
  

• Offers a long-term freelance contract, extendable every 6 months (40 hours/week).
• Provides a competitive hourly rate based on experience and match.
• Provides a dynamic, global work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Focuses on continuous improvement and early defect detection in quality assurance.
• Embraces a hybrid working model with a balance of remote and office work (2 days/week onsite).
• Conduct early interviews without assesment tests and provides timely feedbacks.

We know we ask a lot, but encourage you to apply even if you fit 80% of the role.

Apply now! Chat first? Call Jawwad Saleem at 020 305 0062 or e-mail me at [email protected] to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Keywords: Playwright, TypeScript, RestAssured, Java, BrowserStack, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, E2E Testing, Automation, Manual Testing, API Automation, Quality Assurance.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.