Location: Vilnius, Lithuania (Hybrid) 

Johnson Matthey IT (JM IT) is Johnson Matthey’s global IT function responsible for ensuring that our IT capabilities are not only able to support and integrate technologies but can also offer insight into future IT tools that could provide us with a competitive edge and improved operating efficiencies.   

As a Principal QA Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving Johnson Matthey’s quality engineering strategy. Reporting to the QA Manager, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across the organisation to ensure the delivery of exceptional products and services.  

This role demands a holistic view of quality, encompassing product development, processes, and people. You will lead the development and implementation of innovative quality practices, mentor and guide senior QA engineers, and foster a culture of quality excellence. Your expertise will be instrumental in defining and executing test strategies, including non-functional testing, to guarantee product resilience and performance. By working closely with delivery leads, software and cloud engineers, developers, UX designers, and architects, you will contribute significantly to the overall success of the organisation. 

Your responsibilities: 

Oversee the delivery of high-quality software products that consistently exceed customer expectations across the software development lifecycle process. 

Identify, evaluate, and implement cutting-edge tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance quality assurance processes and drive continuous improvement. 

Lead the design and execution of comprehensive test automation frameworks, maximising test efficiency and coverage. 

Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate quality risks throughout the software development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement effective risk management strategies. 

Perform thorough root cause analysis of critical defects, implement corrective actions, and drive preventive measures to enhance product reliability. 

Develop and maintain comprehensive quality assurance documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports, to support audit and compliance needs. 

Leverage data analytics to identify quality trends, optimize testing efforts, and inform decision-making. 

Integrate quality assurance practices into DevOps pipelines to enable continuous delivery and deployment. 

Collaborate with leadership to define and execute a long-term quality vision aligned with business objectives and strategic goals. 

Mentor and develop a high-performing QA team, fostering a culture of quality excellence and innovation. 

Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure quality effectiveness and drive continuous improvement initiatives. 

Requirements for the role: 

5+ years of Lead/Senior QA or Testing experience in complex environments 

Advanced proficiency in automation tools (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress) 

Expertise in testing methodologies (functional, regression, performance, security) 

Strong CI/CD pipeline experience (Jenkins, GitLab) 

Proven ability to develop and execute QA strategies aligned with business goals 

Experience in leading large-scale quality assurance projects and initiatives 

Extensive experience testing across platforms (Mobile, Web, SaaS) 

API testing experience (RESTful/JSON, SOAP/XML) with tools (Postman, Swagger, Fiddler) 

Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one's areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations including customers, to help achieve business goals 

How you will be rewarded: 

Salary range for this position is from 48,500 to 72,500 EUR per year depending on various factors, such as candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. This role is also eligible to receive discretionary annual bonus that align with individual and company performance.  

Other rewards and benefits include the following: 

Health & Well-being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; hybrid way of working; health insurance from the first day of employment; employee assistance program. 

Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization Life, accidents & critical diseases insurance 

IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contributions. 

Paid volunteering opportunities (2 days per year) 

At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM. 

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology.  With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people.  We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story. 

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part-time, job share and flexible working patterns. 

How to apply:
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online.  For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

If you are already a Johnson Matthey Employee, please visit the internal careers site to apply:  Find Jobs - Workday (myworkday.com)

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