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What the job i s about As a Lead Test Automation Engineer, you are responsible for defining, implementing, and continuously improving the test automation strategy across the organization. You combine deep technical expertise with a strong sense of quality ownership. You design, build and maintain a scalable test automation framework , coach and mentor test automation engineers in best practices , and collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and product teams to ensure high-quality software delivery . You act as a technical leader within the Quality Engineering community , driving innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement in automated testing. Your responsibilities include: · Design , implement, and maintain a scalable, modular, and robust test automation framework (UI, API, integration, unit, performance). · Define and promote test automation standards, guidelines, and best practices across teams. · Drive test automation strategy and architecture in alignment with product and platform objectives. · Collaborate with developers, analysts, and QA teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD processes. · Ensure testing is embedded early in the development lifecycle (shift-left testing). · Review automated test scripts, test results, and test coverage to ensure high-quality deliverables. · Provide coaching and mentoring to junior and mid-level automated test engineers. · Support continuous improvement initiatives around quality, tooling, and automation maturity. · Contribute to performance and load testing efforts where relevant. Your interests and skills You are a technically strong engineer with a passion for building high-quality, maintainable automation solutions . You thrive on solving complex challenges and enjoy guiding teams towards smarter, faster, and more reliable testing practices. What else is expected: · Minimum 8 years of experience in a senior test automation role . · Demonstrated ability to set up and architect test automation frameworks from scratch . · Strong hands-on experience in automated testing (UI, API, integration, performance). · Proficiency with popular automation frameworks and languages (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Java, Python, …). · Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab, …). · ISTQB CTFL 4.0 certification mandatory, ISTQB CTAL-TAE and/or CT-TAS certification recommended · Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and lifecycle management. · A mindset on the crosshairs between critical and analytical · Excellent collaboration and communication skills. · Comfortable working in distributed, cross-functional and agile teams. · Ability to coach, mentor, and influence others in technical decision-making. · Familiarity with performance and load testing tools is an asset. What we Offer Competitive salary package Company car with fuel card/ charging card Meal vouchers Group and hospitalization insurance Additional benefits: bike leasing and flexible working hours Join an international, multicultural company with more than 35 years of experience, which doubles in size every 5 years. We encourage a horizontal, open corporate culture where career development and personal growth are central. You benefit from a comprehensive 6-month onboarding, including a dedicated job coach, and receive ongoing learning opportunities. Participate in fun team activities such as after-work drinks, barbecues, family days, and company weekends. Additionally, you work in a modern and easily accessible office, equipped with charging stations for electric cars and bikes, as well as free shared bikes.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.