Senior QA Automation Lead (Playwright, TypeScript)

About the role

We are looking for a Senior QA Automation Lead to join a global application‑security technology company. This remote, full‑time position combines hands‑on automation work with people leadership, helping to embed shift‑left testing practices across multiple engineering teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support a team of Junior QA Automation Engineers.
• Design, build and maintain end‑to‑end automated tests using Playwright with TypeScript.
• Drive shift‑left QA practices, encouraging earlier testing and stronger developer collaboration.
• Identify gaps in QA processes and recommend practical improvements.
• Work closely with engineering managers and technical leads to align QA priorities, risks and progress.
• Balance hands‑on technical QA work with people‑leadership duties.

Required profile

• 5+ years of hands‑on automation QA experience, especially end‑to‑end testing with Playwright and TypeScript.
• Proven experience performing integration testing across complex product workflows, APIs or connected systems.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring or managing QA engineers.
• Strong communication skills and an ownership mindset.
• Ability to work across multiple engineering teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Playwright
• TypeScript
• Automation testing
• Integration testing
• API testing