Lead QA Engineer (OS)

Idego Group

About The Position

We are looking for a Lead QA Engineer to join a forward-thinking project focused on monitoring CO₂ emissions in the maritime industry. The platform leverages ship operational data and a modern, technology stack including Python, Django, React, Databricks, AWS, CI/CD, and Cloud Code to deliver meaningful, real-world impact. In addition to leading QA efforts, this role involves working across multiple parallel work streams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring that quality is maintained across several ongoing initiatives while contributing to the successful delivery of AI-powered features and solutions-from early prototypes through to production. This position combines leadership, hands-on quality ownership, and the opportunity to work closely with AI-driven systems, supporting their validation, testing, and rollout in a production environment.

Requirements

Experience in the role of a QA Team Lead
Strong logical thinking and ability to connect the dots across complex, multi-component systems
6y+ experience in manual and automation testing
Strong experience in backend test automation, with excellent knowledge of Playwright.
Hands-on experience with AI-driven systems, including validating model outputs and ensuring reliability of AI-powered features in production environments (We work with Claude Code)
Experience working with AI-based products and contributing to their quality across the development lifecycle
Knowledge of Testiny - for test management
Experience working in SCRUM and Jira
Experience with test documentation (bug reports, test cases, etc)
Experience with REST API tests
Proficient in English (C1 level and higher)
Strong communication skills with a collaborative mindset and a focus on supporting the team rather than just delegating tasks

Nice To Haves

experience in the maritime industry and ETS/FuelEU regulations
Python knowledge
Experience with big data or BI projects
Experience with Postman / Apidog
Experience with performance testing (jMeter, K6, etc.)

Responsibilities

Leading a QA team while working alongside it hands-on as a QA engineer
Transitioning towards test automation
Testing, validating, and supporting the rollout of AI-powered solutions from prototype to production, ensuring quality and reliability of AI-driven products
Managing and coordinating multiple parallel work streams within QA and product delivery
Developing testing plans and scenarios
Creating comprehensive documentation
Conducting manual testing