Senior QA Automation Lead Job Tana

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Tana is hiring a Senior QA Automation Lead for a full-time role in Nairobi, Kenya. The role involves leading a team of Junior QA Automation Engineers, driving shift-left QA practices, and designing end-to-end automated tests using Playwright with TypeScript. Candidates need 5+ years of automation QA experience and leadership skills.

• Management level role
• Proficiency in Playwright and TypeScript required
• Combine hands-on automation with people leadership
• Global application-security tech company

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Job Title: Senior QA Automation Lead Date Posted: 09/07/2026 Job Type: Full Time Job Level: Management Employer: Tana Industry: IT Salary: Open Location: Nairobi Country: Kenya Deadline: 16/07/2026 Summary: Looking for a technology job in Kenya? Tana is recruiting a Senior QA Automation Lead position. Proficiency in end-to-end automation testing (Playwright, TypeScript), integration testing, and QA leadership is required. Position overview: The role will be placed with a global application-security technology company that builds software used by organizations around the world to secure web applications, APIs, software components, containers, and broader application-security workflows. This is a senior QA Automation Lead role, combining hands-on automation work with people leadership. You will manage and support a team of Junior QA Automation Engineers while also driving forward end-to-end automation, integration testing, shift-left QA practices, and automation best practices across engineering teams. Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and support a team of Junior QA Automation Engineers. Drive shift-left QA practices by encouraging earlier testing, stronger collaboration with developers, and better prevention of defects before release. Design, build, and maintain end-to-end automated tests using Playwright with TypeScript. Improve automation quality, maintainability, reliability, and scalability across the QA process. Work closely with engineering managers and technical leads across multiple teams to align on QA priorities, risks, and progress. Identify gaps in QA processes and recommend practical improvements. Balance hands-on technical QA work with people leadership responsibilities. Support the team in following strong testing practices, debugging issues effectively, and improving test coverage over time. Requirements: Must have: 5+ years of hands-on automation QA experience, especially end-to-end automation testing using Playwright with TypeScript. Experience performing integration testing across complex product workflows, APIs, or connected systems. Previous experience leading, mentoring, or managing engineers or QA team members. Ability to coach junior team members, support their growth, and guide them toward the right resources. Strong understanding of automation best practices, test design, debugging, and maintainable test architecture. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to share progress, blockers, risks, and recommendations clearly. Strong ownership mindset, with the ability to identify problems, propose improvements, and drive quality forward. Ability to work across multiple engineering teams and balance technical execution with people leadership. Ability to incorporate feedback quickly and adapt to a fast-paced technical environment Nice to have: Experience working in application security, cybersecurity, or security-focused products. Familiarity with security testing concepts or application-security tooling. A background in Computer Science or a related technical field. Experience using AI tools to support or accelerate QA work. How to Apply Click Here to Apply Browse Related Jobs: Technology Training Programs Lead Job Nairobi, Kenya (200K) Senior Consultants Job IRES, Nairobi, Kenya Senior Quality Assurance Specialist Job Indsafri ICT & Database Assistant Job KenGen SRBS, Nairobi, Kenya 🎯 Applying for This Job? Don’t Send a Generic CV. Don’t send the same CV to every job/employer. Have our recruitment team customize your CV to match the requirements of this specific job and improve your chances of getting an interview. Customise My CV For This Job . ⭐ 5-Star Reviews . Job Seeker Testimonials: Professionals Who Got Jobs Through Corporate Staffing Since 2011, Kenyan professionals have trusted Corporate Staffing Services to help them secure employment with leading employers in Kenya and beyond. Read testimonials from candidates who have experienced our recruitment process firsthand and successfully gotten hired through our recruitment services. You Could Be Our Next Success Story . Read How They Got Jobs Through Corporate Staffing GET A JOB FASTER! Applying for a Specific Job? Our recruiters will customise your CV to match the employer's requirements so you can get shortlisted. Customise My CV Used AI to Write Your CV but Not Getting Interviews? Get A FREE CV review and CV Upgrade, plus 3 months job search support from our recruitment team. Contact us today for Free CV Review Do You Have An Upcoming Interview? Get assistance from our experienced HR recruiters. Talk to our team for Interview Preparation & Coaching Browse Top Job Categories Accounting Jobs Administration Jobs Audit Jobs Banking Jobs Communication Jobs Credit Control Jobs Customer Service Jobs Director Jobs Driver Jobs Engineer Jobs Finance Jobs Graphic Designer Jobs Health & Safety Jobs Hotel Jobs Human Resource Jobs Information Technology Jobs Internships Jobs Journalism Jobs Legal Jobs Logistics Jobs Media Jobs NGO