Principal Test Engineer Automation Team Lead

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We invite a Principal Test Automation Engineer to join our team and drive a strategic Center of Excellence (CoE) initiative for a leading global provider of payment technology and financial solutions. In this role, you'll define the overall QA approach, establish automation standards, and ensure CoE strategy adoption and alignment across multiple product teams and stakeholders. You'll also act as a Lead for a team of talented AQA specialists, guiding their work and helping translate plans into tangible QA outcomes.

What's in it for you:

• Lead a high-visibility CoE project for a top S&P 500 payments company, shaping enterprise-wide QA practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders and clients to drive adoption of the CoE vision across products
• Mentor a high-performing AQA team while working hands-on with modern technologies (JavaScript, AWS, Azure, CI/CD, Kubernetes)

Is that you?

• 5+ years in software automation testing, with experience in automation frameworks, JavaScript, AWS, Azure, CI/CD, and QA best practices
• Proven experience defining QA strategies, frameworks, and standards for enterprise-scale initiatives
• Familiarity with performance/resiliency testing, test data management, and GRC compliance
• Ability to translate strategic QA objectives into actionable plans
• Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills for presenting strategies, gaining buy-in, and driving adoption
• Proactivity, adaptability, and ability to take ownership of strategic initiatives
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Upper-Intermediate+ English level

Desirable:

• 1+ year of experience leading and mentoring Senior AQA engineers
• Experience building Centers of Excellence or leading QA transformation initiatives
• Experience coordinating QA activities across multiple products and teams in enterprise environments

Key responsibilities and your contribution

In this role, you'll lead QA strategy for the CoE initiative, guide senior AQA engineers, and work with stakeholders to align goals and drive adoption across teams and products.

• Define the overall QA strategy, frameworks, and standards for the CoE initiative, ensuring alignment across multiple products and teams
• Lead the development of testing approaches, frameworks, and processes, translating strategic QA goals into actionable plans
• Guide a team of AQA specialists in implementing automation, performance, resiliency, and compliance (GRC) testing
• Collaborate with client teams and stakeholders to align on QA priorities and drive adoption of CoE practices
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to AQA engineers, fostering a culture of quality and excellence
• Ensure QA solutions meet enterprise standards, client expectations, and compliance requirements

What's working at Dev.Pro like?

Dev.Pro is a global company that's been building great software since 2011. Our team values fairness, high standards, openness, and inclusivity for everyone — no matter your background

 We are 99.9% remote — you can work from anywhere in the world

Get 30 paid days off per year to use however you like — vacations, holidays, or personal time

5 paid sick days, up to 60 days of medical leave, and up to 6 paid days off per year for major family events like weddings, funerals, or the birth of a child

Partially covered health insurance after the probation, plus a wellness bonus for gym memberships, sports nutrition, and similar needs after 6 months

We pay in U.S. dollars and cover all approved overtime

 Join English lessons and Dev.Pro University programs, and take part in fun online activities and team-building events

Our next steps:

Submit a CV in English — Intro call with a Recruiter — Internal interview — Client interview — Offer

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