Flexible Work Model
Work from home, from the office, or in a hybrid format that supports focus and collaboration.
ABOUT THE ROLE
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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
REQUIREMENTS
- Proven experience in Test Automation engineering within complex software environments
- Strong hands-on background with automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Puppeteer, RestAssured, Serenity-BDD, or Cucumber
- Proficiency in Java (17) and ideally Node.js / TypeScript
- Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub 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)
SoftServe 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.
Role Summary
Location
Romania
Work type
Remote/Office
Direction
Software Testing
Subdirection
Test Automation
Tech level
Lead
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About us
We are a digital engineering and technology consulting company where expertise grows alongside people. For more than 30 years, we have been elevating technology: helping organizations navigate complex business challenges by combining deep engineering knowledge with thoughtful, research-backed innovation. Our teams work across key areas: digital engineering, data and analytics, Сloud, and AI/ML. In each, we deliver practical, scalable solutions rooted in real business needs and measurable human impact.
You bring your perspective and ambition. We create an environment where your work meets clarity, confidence, and purpose.
We offer
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive, market-based pay, benchmarked by role and location — plus health coverage, paid time off, wellness support, and learning opportunities.
People-first Leadership
Approachable leaders who communicate openly, keep teams close to the strategy, and support long-term planning.
Advanced tech communities
Stay close to AI/ML, Cloud, Quantum Computing, IoT, and Robotics communities, with projects built on modern frameworks.