Quality Assurance (QA) Team Lead - Automation

The organization Why Join Us? It's More Than a Job in Retail, It's Your Story. At Public Group, we believe in the power of our people in a sustainable way. That's why we're not just focused on what you do, but who you become. We're committed to fueling your growth, because when you win, we all win. Imagine a place where you feel supported, valued, and empowered to make a real difference. A place where you can build a career you love, to leave your mark in our story ! Public Group strategically invests to create an ecosystem of innovative scaleups around its Omnichannel Retail business, with the objective to provide exciting customer experiences and foster Entrepreneurship in Greece. We bring together technology, talent & entrepreneurship to create value in the Greek market. Our role is to help our subsidiaries or investee companies grow and their founders to succeed through capital and creative synergies. Our investment portfolio includes Public-MediaMarkt, iRepair, Douleutaras.gr, PublicNEXT, Venture Friends. PublicNEXT leads the digital transformation of retail, with solutions to reimagine processes, integrate technologies and introduce innovative services or platforms that transform employee and customer experience. We develop and unleash the best technology solutions that shape the future of retail. Our team of software developers, engineers, digital and IT experts combine strong technical skills and entrepreneurial thinking to help organizations stay ahead. As future-ready innovators, we engage in multiple projects and create growth opportunities for everyone to find what they are looking for. Together we can reimagine retail and unleash the best technology platforms to create new capabilities for people and inspire them to enjoy life. We grow by continuously developing on each other’s ideas. Let’s grow together. #LI-Hybrid Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and execution of automated test frameworks to ensure the quality and integrity of Public’s web platform. Define and drive the overall QA automation strategy across UI and REST layers. Design, implement, and maintain Grafana dashboards to visualize QA automation metrics, test coverage, and execution trends, providing actionable insights to stakeholders. Oversee the maintenance, scalability, and continuous improvement of automated test infrastructure. Mentor and guide QA automation engineers, promoting best practices and technical excellence. Collaborate closely with Product, Development, and DevOps teams to ensure high-quality releases. Review and approve detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases. Ensure full regression coverage and coordinate thorough regression testing for resolved defects and new releases. Monitor test automation execution, analyze results, and provide actionable quality metrics to stakeholders. Identify gaps in testing processes and propose innovative testing methods, tools, and frameworks. Lead automation integration within CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing. Ensure effective defect tracking, prioritization, and resolution with development teams. Drive improvements in test coverage, reliability, and execution performance. Contribute to release planning and risk assessment from a quality perspective. Requirements University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. 4+ years of experience in QA automation, with at least 1+ year in a leadership or mentoring role. Solid hands-on experience with web automation frameworks such as Selenium and RestAssured. Proven experience designing and maintaining automation frameworks from scratch. Experience working with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins) and integrating automated tests into pipelines. Strong knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git). Experience with REST APIs testing tools (e.g., Postman). Experience with issue and project tracking tools (Jira and the Atlassian product stack). Working knowledge of databases (SQL, MongoDB, InfluxDB) for backend validation. Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills. Ability to manage priorities, mentor team members, and drive quality ownership across teams. What we offer: 💼 Competitive compensation & benefits package 💰 Performance-based bonus scheme 🧑‍⚕️ Comprehensive life & health insurance 🏡 Flexible hybrid working model – to support your work-life balance 🧡 Psychological support via a professional helpline for you and your family 🚀 Career growth opportunities in a role that evolves with you 🎉 Valuable experience in a well-known and fast-growing organization 📚 Continuous learning and upskilling through tailored programs 🏃🏽‍♂️ Employee Wellness Program – office Pilates & sports teams (football, volleyball & more) 🚗 Alternative transportation with company shuttle buses to our offices 📲 Exclusive access to our employee app , OrangeGen, packed with tools, news & perks What Does OrangeGen Offer? 🔗 Connect : Engage with your colleagues and management seamlessly, ensuring you're always in the loop and part of our dynamic community. 🎉 Recognize : Celebrate achievements and milestones with a culture of recognition that boosts morale and fosters a positive work environment. 🏆 Custom Rewards : Enjoy personalized rewards and kudos, tailored to recognize your unique contributions and achievements. Are you ready to be the next #OrangeGen maker? Orange Gen, is our team of 2.200 people who are committed to cultivating an innovative retailtainment environment, supporting continuous development, and embracing flexibility—all while placing customer centricity at the forefront. We believe in fostering a culture that values your contributions, boosts your ambitions, and supports personal and professional growth. "Joy at Public" is our main motto which lies in creating a workplace where every individual is empowered to excel and evolve, always keeping the customer at the heart of our endeavors. We like to share our moments under the #OrangeTeam celebrating all team's achievements and Orange Marks Stories! All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.