Ciklum is looking for a Lead QA Automation Engineer to join our team full-time in the Czech Republic.
We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.
About the role:
As a Lead QA Automation Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.
Responsibilities:
Architect test automation frameworks from scratch
Develop automated functional UI & API tests
Integrate automated scripts into the CI/CD process
Develop, maintain, and expand automated testing infrastructure
Leads code reviews, sets high-quality standards and guides team members in writing better code
Define Quality Metrics and implement measurements to determine test effectiveness, and testing efficiency, and measure the overall quality of the Product as a part of the test automation process
Analyze test results and report about stability of the product under test
Collaborate with other members of the team to automate the manual test processes
Manage, analyze, and mitigate testing risks
Onboarding of new team members on the project
Suggests improvements to testing and release workflow
Requirements:
3+ years of professional experience in QA Automation of Web and backend/API testing
Excellent knowledge of different testing methods, techniques, types, and methodologies
Experience in the creation or active maintenance of test documentation (test strategy, test plans, etc.)
Experience in the creation of automation frameworks from scratch
Solid skills in Java, programming patterns, and principles
Experience in the test reporting process integration using specific tools (Allure or similar)
Experience in automation scripts using UI and REST APIs using automation tools (e.g. Selenium, RestAssured)
Familiarity with different automated test frameworks ( Cucumber, TestNG, etc.)
Experience with BDD, ATDD, or TDD approaches
Experience with implementation of continuous integration processes and tools, CI/CD pipelines
Hands-on experience with Docker
Experience of working in an Agile Scrum/Kanban development environment
Good English skills – Upper-Intermediate and above
Desirable:
Knowledge of AWS/Azure DevOps services
Experience with API test automation of microservices-based applications
Experience with mobile automation, cloud device farms
Experience with message brokers/queues: SQS, SNS, Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.
Good Knowledge of SQL and no-SQL DBs (PostgreSQL, mongo, redis, etc.)
Knowledge of different programming languages, such as JS/Python/C# would be a great plus
What`s in it for you?
Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations
Flexibility: Balance office and remote work to fit your rhythm
Our Offices in the Czech Republic: We have three offices in Prague, Hradec Králové, and Zlín. There are no fixed office days—it all depends on your team’s agreement. Here, you’ll find a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation
About us:
At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.
With delivery centers in Prague, Hradec Králové, and Zlín, our Czech team delivers end-to-end solutions across industries. Here, innovation thrives through collaboration, and every idea drives our partners' success.
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Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!
Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.
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