Lead QA Automation Engineer

Xsolla is a global commerce company looking for a Lead QA Automation Engineer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of backend-focused automated test frameworks. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in QA Automation, expertise in backend/API automation, and strong hands-on technical leadership.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in QA Automation
• Expertise in backend/API automation using Jest, Postman, and modern REST testing practices
• Solid experience with Playwright, JEST, Karate, Cucumber or equivalent frameworks
• Strong understanding of monolith architecture and microservices-based systems
• Hands-on experience designing CI/CD pipelines and working with YAML-based configuration
• Strong understanding of mocking, stubbing, service virtualization, and contract testing
• Experience building test frameworks from the ground up or significantly enhancing existing ones
• Comfortable using AI tools as accelerators while applying critical thinking to validate output
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and QA teams

Benefits

• Convenient work tools
• Latest Mac workplaces + additional hardware to make you more effective at work
• Google Chat, Gmail, Google Drive, Confluence, Jira, GitLab
• Professional growth
• Free trainings and participation in specialized conferences
• Rich knowledge exchange within the company
• More perks
• Health insurance (Medical, dental and optical) - Employee and dependants
• Flexible hours: organize your day according to your needs and sprint & teamwork demands
• No dress code
• Comfortable and new office environment