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QA Automation Lead - Remote Opportunity

Remote Full-time

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should possess: Proven experience in QA automation frameworks and tools Strong programming skills (Java, Python, or similar) Experience with mobile application testing Leadership skills to guide and inspire a team Ability to shift from manual to automated testing methodologies Excellent communication and collaboration skills

About the job

Smart Working Solutions connects skilled professionals with global teams for long-term, full-time roles. The company emphasizes a remote-first culture that supports growth and well-being. Recognized as a highly rated workplace on Glassdoor, Smart Working Solutions helps people find work that fits, regardless of location.

Role overview

The QA Automation Lead (remote, Bucharest) will guide the move from manual testing toward automation and risk-based quality assurance. This position combines leadership with hands-on technical work, with about 60% of time dedicated to direct technical tasks. Reporting to the QA function, the role involves shaping strategy and executing solutions.

What you will do

  • Lead and mentor a team of four QA engineers.
  • Drive the shift from manual QA practices to scalable automation.
  • Oversee and improve current manual QA processes.
  • Develop and implement a balanced testing strategy across the technology stack.
  • Advance automation maturity, especially for mobile applications and end-to-end user journeys.
  • Decide when to use UI, API/service-level, or manual testing to build an effective testing pyramid.
  • Take an active role in technical execution; this is neither a purely managerial nor a solely individual contributor position.

Key focus areas

  • Ensuring quality for mobile applications and covering user journeys.
  • Improving UI automation and increasing its reliability to support release confidence.
  • Balancing manual and automated testing for sustainable growth.

Who thrives here

This role fits someone who combines strong QA leadership with hands-on automation expertise. The right person sets direction and contributes directly to technical work, rather than focusing only on management or individual tasks.

About Smart Working Solutions

Smart Working Solutions is committed to creating a workplace where employees can thrive and feel they belong. Our focus is on connecting skilled professionals with global opportunities, fostering both personal and professional growth.

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