About the role
ELEKS Quality Assurance Office is looking for a Senior General Test Lead (AI-Native Delivery Pod) in Krakow, Poland.
ABOUT PROJECT
AI-Native Delivery Pod is a new cross-functional team that builds software using AI-Native engineering practices as a core part of the delivery model. You will not only define processes and technical approaches but also actively contribute through architecture design, coding, prototyping, technical leadership, consulting, and pre-sales activities.
REQUIREMENTS
* 7+ years of experience in software testing, including both manual and automated testing * Strong understanding of software quality assurance principles, methodologies, and best practices * Experience defining quality strategies, testing processes, quality gates, testing standards, and acceptance criteria * Experience establishing and scaling QA practices in greenfield or rapidly evolving environments * Practical experience applying AI/LLM tools within software engineering and quality assurance workflows * Ability to utilize AI-assisted tools for test design, test case generation, automation development, debugging, refactoring, and quality analysis * Strong experience in test automation across web, backend, API, and integration layers * Experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks and solutions * Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD and modern software delivery processes * Good understanding of test architecture, test data management, mocking, stubbing, and overall test strategy * Experience working within Agile and cross-functional product teams * Ability to collaborate effectively with architects, developers, business analysts, product stakeholders, and project managers * Experience defining feature specifications, acceptance criteria, and validation approaches * Strong understanding of risk-based testing and quality decision-making * Ability to evaluate quality trade-offs and advise teams on appropriate validation strategies * Customer-facing communication skills and the ability to discuss quality-related topics with clients and stakeholders * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills * Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills * Highly self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy * Adaptable and flexible mindset with the ability to succeed in an innovative and fast-changing environment * Upper-Intermediate strong or Advanced English level
WOULD BE A PLUS
* Proven experience in a Senior Test/QA Lead role * Experience working on AI-Native or AI-assisted software delivery projects
RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in shaping the pod's quality strategy and standards from the ground up Set quality gates and acceptance criteria for AI-assisted and AI-generated output, and personally execute testing on the pod's PoCs and client work when hands-on coverage is needed Advise the Tech Lead/Architect and Domain Expert/BA on risks, quality trade-offs, and validation approaches Help the pod self-organize around a shared definition of "done" and quality standards Advise clients directly on quality strategy during pre-sales conversations and PoCs, building confidence in the AI-Native delivery model Participate in a structured training and ramp-up cycle (2 to 3 months) alongside the rest of the pod
WHAT YOU WILL GET WITH ELEKS
Close cooperation with a customer Challenging tasks Competence development Team of professionals Dynamic environment