18616 - Automation Program Lead

Qualitest, the World’s Leading AI-Powered Quality Engineering Company

At Qualitest we're all about ensuring everything runs smoothly, whether it's your business, technology, or operations. We leverage smart engineering-led practices and precise processes to maintain excellence in all that we do.

Our clients are the world’s top brands and our diverse global team of 8,000 employees, including 1,500 in Israel, collaborates with industry leaders in technology, finance, insurance, and beyond, making a significant impact in the world of technology.

We offer creative and flexible solutions to ensure the quality of your business operations, safeguarding your brand's reputation. We're proud to say we've been pushing the boundaries for over 25 years now, always striving for innovation and delivering exceptional service.

Ready to make a difference? Join our dynamic and forward-thinking team!

We are looking for our next Automation Program Lead to join our growing team in Netanya!

Major responsibilities

• Serve as the technical and strategic lead for automation projects with our defense clients.

• Work directly with stakeholders to understand needs, design tailored automation strategies, and define clear implementation roadmaps.

• Select and implement appropriate tools and technologies (e.g., Selenium, Jenkins, Git), ensuring robust, scalable automation frameworks.

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, representing the automation function in internal and external forums.

• Mentor and guide automation teams, provide best practices, and elevate team capabilities.

• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, continuously improving quality and efficiency.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, QA, DevOps) in Agile/Scrum environments to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Key Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a leadership or consulting role in the automation space.

• Proven ability to design and implement automation frameworks and high-level strategic plans.

• Hands-on experience with tools like Selenium, Jenkins, Git, and knowledge of DevOps pipelines.

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, especially in client-facing environments.

• Experience managing teams and guiding technical staff toward continuous improvement.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

• A strategic mindset with the ability to influence both technical direction and project outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field – an advantage.

Why should you join us?

• Recognized among Israel's top 100 best places to work for, four years in a row

• Be part of a company that is a globally recognized leader in Quality Engineering

• Experience our team spirit, working with real people, and solving real challenges

• Work with Senior Specialists and Practice Experts. · Nurture your personal and professional growth through tailored career paths

• Dive into interesting projects using cutting-edge technology designed by and for Quality Engineers

• Enjoy unique placement opportunities worldwide

• We believe in a workplace culture that values open communication and fairness, encouraging our employees to feel seen, supported, and empowered to realize their full potential