Automation Squad - Senior Quality Engineer - Tieto Tech Consulting (m/f/d)

Tieto Tech Consulting (MentorMate from 2001 to 2026) provides design-led, data-centric, and AI-powered digital engineering & consulting services to enterprises worldwide. With a strong heritage of Nordic quality, local presence, and global-scale operations, we are backed by 8,500+ IT professionals. Our clients trust us for advanced data and analytics skills, top industry-specific expertise, specialized software R&D, and the capabilities of a multinational team. We are part of Tieto, a leading technology company with an annual revenue of approximately EUR 2bn. Tieto Tech Consulting’s team in Bulgaria consists of 500+ professionals specializing in the development of tailored digital solutions in diverse industries. We are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join an Automation QA Squad. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams while serving as a member of the Automation QA Squad, supporting delivery teams with automation expertise, automated test development, and the effective use of AI tools. The ideal candidate is strongly driven to expand automation capabilities and contribute to the successful achievement of automation objectives across projects. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys owning quality end-to-end, from exploratory and functional testing to advanced automation practices while helping teams improve automation testing coverage and software quality. About the Position As an Automation Squad - Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in strengthening quality engineering practices by combining: Manual and automation testing expertise Automation leadership and enablement You will help establish scalable quality processes, improve automation coverage, support delivery teams with quality challenges, promote engineering best practices across multiple projects, and accelerate automation adoption across the organization. This role is based on a hybrid work model, with 3 days per week in our Sofia office. Key Responsibilities Drive test automation adoption and quality engineering improvements across teams Develop, optimize, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites Transform manual test scenarios into maintainable automated solutions Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable faster and safer releases Create and execute testing strategies covering functional, integration, API, and end-to-end testing Evaluate and promote the effective use of AI-assisted tools and practices to improve testing efficiency, quality insights, and team productivity Identify opportunities to utilize AI-powered solutions for test design, test automation, defect analysis, and quality reporting Investigate defects, analyze root causes, and ensure effective issue tracking and reporting Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to build quality into every stage of the development lifecycle Assess testing risks, identify gaps, and recommend improvements to products and processes Contribute to quality standards, engineering best practices, and continuous process optimization Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions, workshops, and automation communities of practice Promote a culture of quality excellence and continuous learning Required Qualifications Solid experience in software quality assurance and quality engineering Strong background in both manual testing and test automation Practical experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks Hands-on experience with modern automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or similar Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, or Java Experience testing both user interfaces and APIs Good understanding of modern software development practices and CI/CD pipelines Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience creating test strategies, test plans, quality metrics, and quality reports Passion for modern quality engineering practices, test automation, AI-assisted engineering tools, and continuous improvement Ability to work independently and take ownership of quality initiatives Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Fluent written and spoken English Experience working within distributed and international teams Nice to Have Experience coaching teams on test automation best practices Experience establishing automation frameworks and quality standards across multiple projects Experience facilitating knowledge-sharing sessions, workshops, or communities of practice Experience using AI-powered productivity, testing, or development tools Knowledge of AI-assisted test generation, defect analysis, or quality reporting solutions Experience with Jira, Xray, Confluence, BrowserStack, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms Mobile testing experience, including Appium or cross-device testing Experience leading quality initiatives within Agile teams Passion for continuous learning and technology innovation Why Join Us? Join a highly skilled Automation QA Squad focused on quality engineering excellence Shape automation practices and quality standards across multiple projects and teams Support teams in advancing their testing and automation capabilities while driving the adoption of automation best practices Collaborate with highly skilled international teams Drive meaningful improvements in product quality and delivery efficiency Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities At Tieto, we believe in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, genders (m/f/d), and walks of life to join our team, as we believe that this fosters an inspiring workplace and fuels innovation. Our commitment to openness, trust, and diversity is at the heart of our mission to create digital futures that benefit businesses, societies, and humanity. 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