Description
We're looking for a Head of QA who can transform a technically capable but operationally strained QA team into a strategic, AI-powered quality engineering function. This is the opportunity to fundamentally rethink how we assure quality at scale — across Linux package testing, multi-distro coverage, and a growing CI/CD automation footprint.
What You'll Own
1. Strategy & Architecture:
- Define key product quality metrics and build a strategic multi-quarter QA roadmap
- Execute the defined QA roadmap and hold the team accountable to it
- Expand test coverage systematically: prioritise by risk and customer impact, not by noise
- Own the test system infrastructure and the resource strategy
- Drive adoption of AI tooling across the QA function — from test generation to failure triage
2. People & Execution:
- Build a team culture focused on heavy AI and automation usage
- Restructure on-duty rotation so it's equitable and sustainable
- Mentor SDETs from "test writers" to "product quality engineers" who own subsystems end-to-end
- Create clear career growth paths within the QA function
- Collaborate closely with developers; translate quality signals into actionable development priorities
Tech Stack:
- Test Framework — pytest, Python, Playwright
- Scripting — Bash / Shell
- CI/CD — Jenkins, GitLab CI
- Infrastructure — OpenNebula, KubeVirt, Docker, Ansible, S3/Ceph
- Reporting — Allure Framework, Redash / ClickHouse
Requirements
Must Have
- 5+ years in test automation; 2+ years leading a QA team of 3+ engineers
- Deep experience with Linux-based product testing: RPM/DEB packages, systemd, multi-distro matrix
- Strong Python skills
- Experience building or integrating AI/ML into QA workflows
- CI/CD pipeline architecture experience
- Fluent in Linux CLI and shell scripting
Benefits
- Professional development and education budget
- Fully remote work with flexible working hours
- 24 days of paid vacation, 10 national holidays, and unlimited sick leave
- Private medical insurance, co-working, and gym/sports reimbursement