Lead Test Automation Engineer

In this role, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling quality engineering across complex software initiatives. You will go beyond test execution – influence automation strategy, define technical direction, and act as a trusted partner to engineering and product teams. You will mentor automation engineers, drive best practices, and ensure that automation is deeply embedded into delivery pipelines and decision‑making processes.

• Define and drive the test automation strategy, roadmap, and technical direction
• Design, maintain, and evolve scalable automation frameworks and architecture
• Establish automation standards, coding practices, and quality review processes
• Lead tool, framework, and environment selection to support automation goals
• Mentor and support Test Automation Engineers through coaching and technical guidance
• Coordinate automation planning, priorities, risks, and delivery across teams
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, and QA teams to ensure testability and coverage
• Develop and maintain automated tests for UI, web, and API layers using modern automation technologies
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines and provide reporting, traceability, and quality insights

• Proven experience in Test Automation engineering within complex software environments
• Strong hands‑on background with automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Puppeteer, Rest Assured, Serenity‑BDD, or Cucumber
• Proficiency in Java (17) and ideally Node.js / Type Script
• Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub Actions, Maven, or NPM
• Solid understanding of automation architecture, test strategy, and design principles
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale reusable automation frameworks
• Experience in mentoring or supporting other engineers
• Confident communication skills and comfort working in multicultural teams
• Proactive mindset with strong problem‑solving skills
• Advanced English proficiency (upper‑intermediate level or higher)

Soft Serve is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, disability, health condition, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Work from home, from the office, or in a hybrid format that supports focus and collaboration.

Competitive, market‑based pay, benchmarked by role and location — plus health coverage, paid time off, wellness support, and learning opportunities.

Approachable leaders who communicate openly, keep teams close to the strategy, and support long‑term planning.

Stay close to AI/ML, Cloud, Quantum Computing, IoT, and Robotics communities, with projects built on modern frameworks.