Lead QA Automation Engineer job opportunity at Xsolla.

Xsolla Lead QA Automation Engineer

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Bachelor's (B.Sc.)

Kuala Lumpur....Malaysia

ABOUT USXsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.For more information, visit xsolla.com.ABOUT YOUYou are an experienced Lead QA Automation Engineer with strong technical depth in building, maintaining, and scaling backend automation systems. You enjoy leading through influence. Acting as a senior IC who shapes testing strategy, mentors engineers, and ensures automation excellence across multiple teams.You’re comfortable working with distributed systems, including monolith and microservices, and know how to design testing approaches that cover APIs, data flows, integrations, and edge cases. You think like an engineer, communicate like a leader, and act with the ownership of someone who wants to build world-class quality infrastructure.You’re also pragmatic and continuously evaluate new tools such as using AI-powered solutions and finding ways to drive efficiency while still relying on strong engineering fundamentals.\nResponsibilitiesLead the design, development, and maintenance of backend-focused automated test frameworks (Jest, Playwright, custom frameworks, etc.)Work as a hands-on IC leader, setting automation standards, driving adoption, and mentoring engineers when neededDevelop robust automated tests for REST APIs, services, and integrations across monolithic and microservices architecturesCreate and maintain test suites across integration, contract, and end-to-end layers using modern automation practicesUtilize mocking and service virtualization to isolate systems and increase test reliabilityCollaborate closely with backend developers, DevOps, and product teams to understand system design and ensure complete test coverageReview engineering code (PHP/Golang) to better understand logic, identify risk areas, and design stronger testsBuild CI/CD test pipelines, write and optimize YAML configurations, and ensure automation stability in the delivery flowImprove observability and reporting across automated tests (dashboards, logs, alerts, coverage insights)Introduce and evaluate tools such as AI-assisted or non AI-assisted testing solutions to improve test development speed and depth of validationAct as a quality advocate in architecture discussions, sprint planning, and release readiness reviewsLead initiatives that improve engineering workflows, automation reliability, and long-term maintainabilitySupport teams in debugging complex production issues and guiding root-cause analysisQualifications & Skills5+ years of experience in QA Automation, including strong hands-on technical leadershipExpertise in backend/API automation using Jest, Postman, and modern REST testing practicesSolid experience with Playwright, JEST, Karate, Cucumber or equivalent frameworksStrong understanding of monolith architecture and microservices-based systemsHands-on experience designing CI/CD pipelines and working with YAML-based configurationStrong understanding of mocking, stubbing, service virtualization, and contract testing (e.g., Pact or similar)Experience building test frameworks from the ground up or significantly enhancing existing onesComfortable using AI tools as accelerators while applying critical thinking to validate outputExcellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and QA teamsProactive, self-driven, and able to take ownership of automation direction with minimal supervisionGood to HaveExperience with cloud environments (AWS/GCP)Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)Knowledge of performance testing tools (Locust, JMeter, k6)Experience working with GitLab/GitHub Actions CI pipelinesExposure to security testing fundamentalsExperience driving automation architecture during system decomposition (mono → microservices)Ability to read and understand backend code, especially PHP and/or Golang\nBENEFITS:Convenient work toolsLatest Mac workplaces + additional hardware to make you more effective at workGoogle Chat, Gmail, Google Drive, Confluence, Jira, GitLabProfessional growthFree trainings and participation in specialized conferencesRich knowledge exchange within the companyMore perksHealth insurance (Medical, dental and optical)- Employee and dependantsFlexible hours: organize your day according to your needs and sprint & teamwork demandsNo dress codeComfortable and new office environment The duties of this position may change from time to time so the individual and organization can achieve their results. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. By submitting your application, you consent to Xsolla conducting background checks, where permitted by law, after the final interview stage. All checks will comply with local regulations, and your information will be handled confidentially. Xsolla KL Sdn Bhd takes your privacy very seriously, and will not sell or externally distribute any data received during the hiring process. Pursuant to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA”), Xsolla KL Sdn Bhd is mindful and committed to the protection of your personal information and your privacy. Please direct any inquiries regarding your data privacy to careers@xsolla.com.For more vacancies: https://xsolla.com/careers

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