Roca Alliances is a specialized recruitment firm in the tech sector, connecting top talent with leading global companies. We provide tailored hiring solutions, ensuring the perfect match for each role. Our deep understanding of industry trends allows us to conduct targeted, efficient recruitment. Committed to excellence, we build long-lasting partnerships that drive business success. At Roca Alliances, we help businesses thrive by delivering the right professionals to meet their needs.This time, we are partnering with a global leader in IT infrastructure and security management solutions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and internal IT teams, powered by AI. The company has experienced strong double-digit growth over the years, serving a diverse range of industries in over 20 countries and managing more than 15 million endpoints globally.We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive and experienced lead QA Automation Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for identify and mitigate the main risks of our products by defining test Automation plans and strategies, always generating and analyzing product quality metrics. Besides, we are looking for a hands-on lead, who can define and improve our TAF (Test Automation Frameworks), learn and understand the whole picture of the business and technical architecture to prioritize, from the business and technical perspective the main activities of the QA Automation team members. The candidate must have broader experience in test automation levels techniques and tools. You will work closely with the development and product team members to prevent, identify and resolve issues, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality. Key Responsibilities:Identify and Manage the Product Risks to prioritize testing efforts accordingly.Identify and prioritize the Test Automation Candidates.Implement and Maintain Automated test cases.Data creation/preparation for testing purposes.Data analysis and results interpretation.Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts.Perform manual and automated UI and API testing to identify defects and ensure product quality.Collaborate with engineering teams to define quality standards and testing requirements.Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on quality and testability.Design and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts.Conduct regression testing to ensure resolved issues do not reoccur.Identify, document, and track defects using bug tracking tools.Assist with monitoring and analyzing quality metrics, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to continuously improve product quality.Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance QA processes and practices.Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in quality assurance.Raise product alerts.Distribute the workload between the QA Automation team members.To define Automation QA team priorities.To collect, consolidate and share QA Automation team results.Lead, Mentor and Manage QA Automation Team members.Provide technical guidance and training to team members. Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.7+ years of experience in software quality assurance and Test Automation.Understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes, including manual and automated testing practices.Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Selenium, JIRA, TestRail, etc.).Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC), software testing life cycle (STLC), Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.Programing Skills and OOP experience.Proven experience in leading QA Automation Teams and managing projects.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Knowledge and experience in other automation levels and tools like Component (BE and FE), Contract, Mutation Test, etc. Preferred Qualifications and Tools:Certifications in quality assurance (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE).Familiarity with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.Knowledge of performance testing, security testing, and usability testing.Experience in testing Salesforce, MuleSoft, and Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications.Knowledge and experience of Cloud technologies and databases.Preferred experience with Playwright, Selenium, Cypress or TestCafe for UI Automation.Postman, Restassured for API testing.Familiar with GenAI Tools for testing and automation purposes.Self-Managed.Leadership Experience.Key Skills and Behaviors:System Thinking.Agile Mindset.Critical Thinking.Understanding of levels of testing, test design techniques and defect taxonomy.Proactive communication.Customer centric perspective.Time Management and Prioritization.Resilience and Perseverance.Advocacy for Quality.