We are looking for an experienced QA Automation Lead to take full ownership of testing in a modern, high-impact product environment. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be the single point of responsibility for quality across the entire application.You will join a cross-functional team based in Poland, working closely with international stakeholders, to deliver an innovative laboratory software solution used in a regulated environment.Work mode: fully remoteAbout the RoleYou will step into a key role with end-to-end ownership of the testing strategy, covering everything from automation architecture to compliance-ready documentation. The team delivers software end-to-end and collaborates in an efficient, mostly asynchronous way.What You Will DoOwn and continuously evolve the test strategy based on risk and business impactDecide what to automate at unit, component, integration, and end-to-end levelsBuild and maintain a Playwright-based automation framework (fixtures, parallel execution, isolation)Design and execute exploratory testing scenarios beyond automated coverageIntegrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), implementing effective quality gatesUse AI tools (e.g. Claude, Copilot) to accelerate testing while maintaining full ownership of decisions and qualityMaintain QMS-compliant documentation (traceability matrices, test plans, reports)Enable and coach developers to own quality through best practices, patterns, and testability improvementsCollaborate in an asynchronous, delivery-focused environment with minimal meeting overheadMust-Have RequirementsProven experience owning and building test automation frameworks (Playwright or equivalent)Strong knowledge of testing patterns (Page Object Model, Screenplay, AAA, data-driven testing)Deep understanding of modern testing strategies (test pyramid, shift-left, isolation, parallelism)Strong programming skills in TypeScript and Java (beyond test scripting)Solid experience in API testing (REST, integration testing, contract testing, data validation)Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) and quality gate ownershipStructured approach to exploratory/manual testingPractical experience using AI tools in testing workflowsVery good spoken and written EnglishNice to HavePerformance testing experience (k6, JMeter, Gatling)Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and containerized environmentsExperience in regulated environments (e.g. medical, pharma, IVD)Domain knowledge in laboratory or clinical systemsExperience with test management tools (e.g. Allure TestOps, Xray, Zephyr)We offerOngoing support from a dedicated agent, taking care of your project continuity, client contact, necessary formalities, work comfort and development,Consultant Development Program -- advice on growth planning based on the latest trends and market needs in IT, including consultations with agents and growth mentors,Access to 7N Learning & Development -- a development and educational platform with webinars, a library of articles and industry reports, and regular invitations to one-time and recurring development events -- technical, business, and lifestyle,Spectacular integration events, both for you (e.g., annual Kick-Off trip, Christmas parties, or Summer Olympics sports events) and for your loved ones (e.g., family picnics, movie premieres),Professional development not only during the project -- you can get involved in knowledge transfer to others within the 7N Services offering directed at 7N clients,Relationships and access to the knowledge of the most experienced IT experts in the market -- the average professional tenure of our consultants in Poland is over 10 years,A complete benefits package, including funding for medical care, life insurance, sports cards for you and your loved ones, as well as discounts in stores in Poland and abroad.About 7N Constantly searching for projects, difficult rate negotiations, lack of development support -- sound familiar? At 7N, you gain not only stability of contracts but also the personal involvement of a dedicated agent who ensures your professional comfort and continuous access to development initiatives. Our goal is to provide you with stable and comfortable cooperation, contributing to your success as an IT expert and the success of our clients. We build long-lasting relationships based on Scandinavian values and 30 years of experience in creating IT solutions for over 200 organizations.
