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Senior QA Automation Engineer | EMEA, London

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Client:

Deel

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

7

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 6,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $1 Bin Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Summary

The Senior QA Automation Engineer will ensure the high quality and reliability of our software products. Reporting to the Director of Software Quality, you will be an expert in specific areas of software quality, such as test case planning, QA automation, or other specialized domains. You will work closely with individual QA engineers spread across various engineering teams, acting as a matrixed team lead to them, while they work directly for their respective product teams. Your expertise and leadership will be critical in guiding and supporting the QA engineers to achieve quality objectives and deliver exceptional software products.

Responsibilities

Provide expertise in test planning, automation, performance, and security testing.

Collaborate with the Director of Software Quality to define and implement quality strategies and best practices.

Lead and mentor QA engineers, reviewing test cases and automation code for quality standards.

Plan and execute test strategies to ensure comprehensive coverage and efficient processes.

Work with cross-functional teams to integrate quality into the development lifecycle.

Identify and implement improvements to testing processes, tools, and methodologies.

Conduct training on QA best practices and stay updated on industry trends.

Define KPIs with the Director, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement in QA processes.

Qualifications

Strong experience in software quality assurance, specializing in areas like test planning, QA automation, performance, or security testing.

Expertise in relevant tools (e.g., Playwright, WebDriver, Cypress, Selenium, Jest, Mocha, OWASP Zap).

Experience as a team lead or mentor, guiding and supporting QA engineers.

Solid understanding of software development, agile methodologies, and QA processes.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.

Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.

Proactive, self-motivated, and committed to staying updated on industry trends in QA.

Have experience with a 24/7 SaaS product, running on a major vendor cloud

Have honed your skills working in distributed teams and thrive in a remote work environment.

Have knowledge of the dynamic world of FinTech or HR-Tech.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Some things you’ll enjoy

Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location

Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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