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Lead Senior QA Engineer

Skimlinks, a Taboola companyBudapest, Budapest, Hungary
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

5–8 years of proven experience in quality assurance roles, demonstrating increasing technical expertise and responsibility. Fluency in both Hungarian and English. Expertise in Cypress, Postman, Pytest, Cucumber, SQL-based validation and backend testing, CI/CD tools and test integration workflows (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions). Proven track record in leading test strategy and delivery across multiple teams or features. Proficiency in Python or JavaScript for scripting and automation. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across QA, engineering, and product teams.

About the job

Skimlinks, part of the Taboola family, is on the lookout for a Lead Senior QA Engineer who will spearhead the test strategy, quality execution, and automation oversight across various teams. This opportunity is perfect for individuals currently excelling in mid-senior QA positions who are eager to shape quality protocols, mentor junior members, and develop scalable automation solutions.

In this autonomous role, you will collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to ensure we deliver software that is not only functional but also reliable, fast, and user-friendly.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take charge of the full quality strategy for significant features, services, or user flows.
  • Design, create, and sustain test automation for both UI and APIs using Cypress, Postman, Pytest, and Cucumber.
  • Lead cross-team testing initiatives such as integration testing, data validation, and shared workflows.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and engineers to enhance CI/CD quality gates and feedback mechanisms.
  • Guide engineers through code/test reviews, pairing sessions, or workshops.
  • Investigate test flakiness, manage test debt, or regressions, and devise solutions to mitigate future issues.
  • Establish and monitor quality metrics to ensure consistent release readiness.
  • Recommend and lead technical projects aimed at improving tools, infrastructure, or quality processes.
  • Work closely with Support teams to resolve customer-reported issues, reproduce bugs, and create actionable tickets for engineering.

Qualifications:

  • 5–8 years of proven experience in quality assurance roles, demonstrating increasing technical expertise and responsibility.
  • Fluency in both Hungarian and English.
  • Expertise in:
    • Cypress, Postman, Pytest, Cucumber
    • SQL-based validation and backend testing
    • CI/CD tools and test integration workflows (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
  • Proven track record in leading test strategy and delivery across multiple teams or features.
  • Proficiency in Python or JavaScript for scripting and automation.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across QA, engineering, and product teams.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in designing shared test libraries or automation frameworks.
  • Familiarity with test observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Sentry).
  • Knowledge of performance or chaos testing concepts.
  • Experience testing within microservices, containers, and cloud-native environments (e.g., GCP).

Benefits:

Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work,” our culture thrives on self-starters, team players, and visionaries. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, we operate across the US, UK, and EU, offering a vibrant and inclusive workplace.

About Skimlinks, a Taboola company

Skimlinks, a subsidiary of Taboola, is dedicated to creating a dynamic culture where innovation thrives. We are recognized as one of the best workplaces, operating globally and fostering an environment of collaboration and growth.

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