QA Team Lead

Description CapsLock builds exceptional IT marketing solutions for large partners from North America. We don’t just advertise our clients’ products or services — we build long-term marketing solutions within the context of enduring partnerships. Our people’s diversity and their ideas inspire the innovation that runs through everything we do, from unique technology to industry-leading services and customer experiences. We believe teams that openly support and challenge each other are destined to win. Role Overview Our QA department is scaling — and we’re looking for a QA Team Lead who can combine strong technical leadership in Playwright with strategic management and team development. Your mission will be to ensure high-quality, stable, and predictable delivery of landing page projects by leading the QA team, setting Playwright standards, and developing a sustainable test automation strategy that supports rapid releases. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-changing environment, enjoys solving complex testing challenges, and knows how to build systems that scale. Your Responsibilities Technical Leadership Own and evolve the Playwright-based test architecture - ensuring stability, maintainability, and efficient execution. Define and enforce coding standards, structure, and testing conventions across all automated projects. Conduct code reviews, share best practices, and drive technical quality within the automation domain. Collaborate with manual QA engineers to translate checklists and test cases into automated coverage where applicable. Monitor and analyze automation results, identify weak spots, and continuously improve test reliability. Align with DevOps to maintain visibility of automation runs and ensure seamless CI/CD reporting (Bitbucket Pipelines, Allure). Explore and propose new tools or approaches when relevant, that could improve testing speed, maintainability, or team efficiency. Team Management Lead and support a small QA team (Manual QA + Automation QA), ensuring clear goals, priorities, and accountability. Conduct regular 1:1s, track performance and motivation, and provide constructive feedback. Plan sprint testing activities, manage workload distribution, and monitor delivery quality. Encourage initiative and continuous learning within the team — fostering ownership and collaboration. Align with the QA Department Lead and Design Director to ensure consistent quality standards and smooth communication across teams. Process & Quality Ownership Oversee end-to-end testing processes — from planning and documentation to execution and reporting. Maintain and improve manual and automated test documentation, ensuring accuracy and clarity. Review and validate bug reports, test cases, and coverage consistency across projects. Define and maintain meaningful QA metrics — starting with automation coverage — and introduce additional measurements that help assess testing effectiveness, stability, and release quality. Continuously improve workflows to make testing faster, more transparent, and better aligned with release cycles. Requirements 5+ years in QA , including at least 3 years in test automation. 2+ years of experience leading QA engineers or automation teams , owning team performance, processes, and technical direction. Deep expertise in Playwright (TypeScript) — designing test architecture, writing clean code, and ensuring scalability. Practical experience building and maintaining automation frameworks for fast-changing web projects. Experience running and maintaining automation in CI/CD environments (Bitbucket Pipelines, Allure, or similar tools). Strong communication and leadership skills — able to connect technical decisions with business priorities and team goals. English: B2 or higher. Nice to Have Experience building or improving QA automation strategy for web products. Practical experience with visual testing (Playwright snapshots, Percy, Applitools) and using consistent test data setups. Experience expanding or maintaining automation across multiple projects or environments . Ability to design clear QA reports and metrics that help track quality and team progress. Curiosity about AI-assisted testing or new ways to make automation faster and smarter. Desire to build a strong technical culture within the QA team — share knowledge, improve standards, and support others’ growth. Understanding of core QA principles and structured testing (ISTQB-level knowledge is a plus). Why do we deserve your attention? Not only do we offer fair and competitive pay, but we also provide perks and benefits that support your well-being and growth. Here are some of them: Remote Work - we are a truly remote-first company. You choose where you feel the most productive and comfortable to make an impact. Paid Time Off - work-life balance matters to us, and we support it with paid time off for rest, personal time, or simply doing what makes you happy. Ongoing Learning - we believe in curiosity and growth. That’s why we support continuous learning with workshops, online courses, conferences, and certifications. Home Office - we help you set up your perfect workspace by covering equipment and furniture expenses, so you can do your best work from home. Physical Well-Being - from gym memberships and yoga classes to home workout equipment or even a bicycle, we give you the flexibility to stay active your way. Unlimited Sick Days - your health matters. Take the time you need to rest and recover - we’ll be here when you’re ready to return. Medical Coverage - we support you and your family with reimbursement for medical insurance and health-related expenses, including dental care and psychological support. Co-Working Space - if you sometimes crave a change of scenery or more social interaction, we’ll cover the full cost of a co-working space. Fun Stuff - from gaming nights and fitness challenges to annual retreats at world-class resorts, we make sure there’s never a shortage of fun and connection.