QA Lead
ref nr: 246/2/2026/MG/94492
In Antal we have been dealing with recruitment for over 20 years. Thanks to the fact that we operate in 10 specialised divisions, we have an excellent orientation in current industry trends. We precisely determine the specific nature of the job, classifying key skills and necessary qualifications. Our mission is not only to find a candidate whose competences fit the requirements of the given job advertisement, but first and foremost a position which meets the candidate’s expectations. Employment agency registration number: 496.
QA Lead
Location: Kraków, Poland (hybrid 8x per month from office)
We are looking for an experienced QA Lead to take ownership of quality assurance activities across complex IT solutions. The role combines hands-on quality expertise with leadership responsibilities and close collaboration with development, product, and business teams.
Responsibilities
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Define, implement, and continuously improve the QA strategy and testing processes
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Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers (manual and automation)
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Plan, coordinate, and oversee end-to-end testing activities across multiple projects
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Ensure high quality of delivered software through effective test planning, execution, and reporting
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Drive test automation strategy and support its adoption within the team
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Collaborate closely with Developers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and other stakeholders
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Manage defect lifecycle and ensure transparent communication of quality risks
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Take part in release readiness, go/no-go decisions, and production quality monitoring
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Promote best practices in QA, Agile delivery, and continuous improvement
Requirements
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Proven experience as a QA Lead, Test Lead, or Senior QA with leadership responsibilities
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Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, processes, and best practices
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Hands-on experience with both manual and automated testing (UI and API)
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Practical knowledge of test automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, RestAssured, or similar
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Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments
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Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and quality gates
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Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g. Jira, Xray, TestRail)
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Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
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Very good command of English (minimum B2 level)
Nice to Have
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Experience with performance or security testing
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Background in financial services, banking, or other regulated environments
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ISTQB or other relevant QA certifications
We Offer
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Opportunity to lead quality initiatives in impactful projects
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Work in an international, collaborative environment
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Flexible working model (hybrid / onsite)
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Competitive compensation and long-term cooperation
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Professional growth and influence on quality standards and processes
