QA Team Lead – Automation, AI

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Bulgaria.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the automation strategy and its roadmap.

• Lead and mentor a team of Quality Assurance engineers.

• Actively build automation frameworks with hands-on involvement.

• Integrate AI-assisted testing into Quality Assurance workflows.

• Promote the use of AI-assisted testing tools, including AI-generated test cases, self-healing locators, AI-driven visual regression, flaky-test detection, and triage.

• Assess and pilot new AI/QA tooling as it emerges.

• Make informed decisions regarding build-vs-buy options for QA and AI tools.

• Plan and implement QA activities effectively.

• Establish and uphold QA standards.

• Incorporate automated and AI-assisted checks into CI/CD pipelines.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve reliable and scalable testing results.

• Minimize manual regression efforts by enhancing automation coverage and implementing AI-assisted test maintenance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must be based in Bulgaria.

• A minimum of 6+ years of experience in Automation QA is required.

• At least 2 years of experience in leading QA strategy is essential.

• Hands-on experience with AI/LLM tooling in QA, including AI-generated test cases, self-healing test scripts, LLM-assisted test data generation, intelligent flaky-test detection, or AI code-review/test-coverage analysis tools.

• Strong experience with Playwright and Maestro.

• Familiarity with test management tools like Testdino, PractiTest, or similar platforms is necessary.

• Experience with accessibility testing tools such as Deque, Axe-core, or comparable tools.

• Understanding of CI/CD pipeline architecture and integration, including GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or ArgoCD.

• A proven track record of designing and scaling test automation frameworks from the ground up.

• Proficiency in prototyping scripts/tools using Python or TypeScript.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work remotely within Bulgaria.

• Option for hybrid work from the Plovdiv office.

• Reasonable accommodations available during the hiring process.

• An inclusive workplace that promotes equal-opportunity employment.