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Ampstek

Lead QA Engineer || European Citizens Only

Hybrid

Toulouse, France

Senior

Freelance

21-01-2026

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Skills

Communication Python JavaScript Go CI/CD Test Selenium Test Automation CRM git api testing Postman CI/CD Pipelines

Job Specifications

Position: Lead QA Engineer

Location: Toulouse (Labège), France (Hybrid)

Duration: Long Term

**European Citizens Only**

Job Summary

As our Lead QA Engineer, you are the guardian of quality across our entire platform. You don't just find bugs; you build the strategy and processes to prevent them. Blending deep technical expertise with a strategic vision, you will be responsible for ensuring our products meet the highest standards of reliability, performance, and user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the QA Strategy: Design and drive the quality vision for the platform. Determine the optimal balance between manual and automated testing using a risk-based approach.

• Drive Test Automation: Build, maintain, and scale our automation framework (UI, API, performance). Make key technical decisions to ensure efficiency and scalability.

• Investigate & Troubleshoot: Lead deep-dive investigations into complex issues, collaborating with developers to identify root causes.

• Champion a Quality Culture: Act as the go-to quality expert within the development teams. Share best practices and mentor other engineers on effective testing strategies.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Engineering degree or equivalent (Master's level).

• Experience: 5+ years of experience as a QA Engineer, with a proven track record in a lead or senior-level role. SaaS or enterprise software (ERP, CRM…) experience.

• Technical Expertise: Mastery of one or more automation frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Playwright, Selenium) and API testing tools (e.g., Postman). Proficiency in JavaScript or Python is essential. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Git, etc.).

• QA Mindset: A keen eye for detail, a passion for quality, and a proactive approach to anticipating issues before they arise.

• Skills & Languages: Fluent English is a must. Excellent communication skills to clearly articulate risks and recommendations.

Thank You

Aakash Dubey

Talent Acquisition Lead

Aakash.dubey@ampstek.com

About the Company

Ampstek supplies thousands of tech and digital professionals annually to a range of clients through its offices which spread across in 42 countries. From simple beginnings in 2014, Ampstek has always been on a journey to reinvent the world of recruitment through creating amazing customer and candidate experiences driven by a genuine desire to build long term relationships and outcomes. This motivation to break from the pack is stronger than ever as we roll out Ampstek Power globally, an innovative life hub platform for freel... Know more