AQA Lead (C#)
Description
About the project: Our client is a U.S.-based leader in the financial technology sector, delivering solutions that support digital payment processing at a global scale. The platform handles high volumes of transactions and provides integrated services, including point-of-sale functionality, API-based payment solutions, risk and fraud management, and business analytics.
We are looking for an experienced AQA Lead to head up a new automation team. You will take ownership of the test automation strategy and guide a team of engineers to deliver high-quality, testable solutions. This role involves close collaboration with the back-end development team and U.S.-based business stakeholders.
Requirements
- – 5+ years of experience in web UI test automation using C#;
- – At least 2 years of hands-on leadership experience in an AQA Lead role, managing teams of 3+ engineers;
- – Strong hands-on expertise with Playwright/Selenium;
- – Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests;
- – Basic to intermediate skills in Python;
- – Working knowledge of Cypress is a plus;
- – English: Upper-Intermediate. Team communication entirely in English.
Responsibilities
- – Drive the transition from legacy Python-based tests to a robust C# automation framework using Playwright/Selenium;
- – Lead and mentor an AQA team (3-4
team members), providing technical direction and performance feedback; - – Design, implement, and maintain scalable UI and API automation frameworks;
- – Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and business stakeholders to define test strategies and acceptance criteria;
- – Ensure comprehensive test coverage and maintain test quality across the release pipeline;
- – Represent QA in discussions with U.S.-based stakeholders, communicating risks, blockers, and improvements;
- – Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
We offer
- This is a full-time, long-term opportunity on a stable and fast-growing project. We’re looking for a proactive, technically strong candidate ready to lead both strategy and execution in test automation.
Our Hiring Process
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Initial screening
Our recruiter will get back to you if your resume meets our requirements in order to introduce you to the role.
Job interview
You will meet a few of your potential colleagues to talk about your skills, background, and expectations in detail.
Test task
We’ll negotiate a small test task with you, if necessary. Depending on the project and position, this may be followed by an interview with our client.
You’re hired!
By deciding we are a good match for each other, we’ll agree the terms of you starting your career at QArea.
Why choose us
Endless career growth
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We support peer assistance in the workplace and hold mentorship programs like IT Talks and in-house courses for various positions.
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Friendly atmosphere
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Career change option
No need to look for a new job if you want to master new technology or another position. We’ll help you with your transition within QArea.
Cross-domain experience
Our projects belong to a wide variety of industries, which will make your professional background more diverse.