Lead Automation QA (.NET) Engineer
Ciklum is looking for a Lead Automation QA (.NET) Engineer to join our team full-time in Ukraine. We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live. About the role: As a Lead Automation QA (.NET) Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. Responsibilities: Architect test automation frameworks from scratch Develop automated functional UI & API tests Integrate automated scripts into the CI/CD process Develop, maintain, and expand automated testing infrastructure Leads code reviews, sets high-quality standards and guides team members in writing better code Define Quality Metrics and implement measurements to determine test effectiveness, and testing efficiency, and measure the overall quality of the Product as a part of the test automation process Analyze test results and report about stability of the product under test Collaborate with other members of the team to automate the manual test processes Manage, analyze, and mitigate testing risks Onboarding of new team members on the project Suggests improvements to testing and release workflow Requirements: 5+ years of professional experience in QA Automation of Web and backend/API testing, including a mix of manual and automation testing Excellent knowledge of different testing methods, techniques, types, and methodologies Experience in the creation or active maintenance of test documentation (test strategy, test plans, etc.) Experience in the creation of automation frameworks from scratch Solid skills in C#, .NET / .NET Core, programming patterns, and principles Experience in the test reporting process integration using specific tools (Allure or similar) Experience in automation scripts using UI and REST APIs using automation tools (e.g., Selenium, RestSharp, or standard C# HttpClient) Familiarity with different automated test frameworks (e.g., NUnit, xUnit, MSTest, SpecFlow). Experience with BDD, ATDD, or TDD approaches Experience with implementation of continuous integration processes and tools, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Hands-on experience with Docker (and potentially Azure Cloud, which is prominent in this tech stack) Experience of working in an Agile Scrum/Kanban development environment Good English skills – Upper-Intermediate and above What`s in it for you? Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies Flexibility: Enjoy radical flexibility – work remotely or from an office, your choice Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations About us: At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress. As one of Ukraine’s largest IT companies and a top employer recognized by Forbes, we’ve spent over 20 years delivering meaningful tech solutions. We proudly support diverse talent and military veterans, recognizing their unique skills and perspectives they bring to shaping the future. Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum! Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum. #LI-AV3