




Summary: CloudLinux Inc. is seeking an SDET Automation Lead to transform their QA team into a strategic, AI-powered quality engineering function, fundamentally rethinking quality assurance at scale. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to fundamentally rethink how quality is assured at scale 2. Define key product quality metrics and build a strategic QA roadmap 3. Mentor SDETs from "test writers" to "product quality engineers" CloudLinux Inc., the maker of the \#1 OS in security and stability for hosting providers. It is an innovative security solution designed specifically for shared and VPS/Dedicated servers. The automated, easy\-to\-use solution with the six\-layer approach to security delivers comprehensive and complete attack prevention. Check out our website for more information about our https://cloudlinux.com/ We're looking for **an SDET Automation Lead** who can transform a technically capable but operationally strained QA team into a strategic, AI\-powered quality engineering function. This is the opportunity to fundamentally rethink how we assure quality at scale. **What You'll Own** **1\. Strategy \& Architecture:** * Define key product quality metrics and build a strategic multi\-quarter QA roadmap * Execute the defined QA roadmap * Expand test coverage systematically: prioritize by risk, by impact * Own the test system infrastructure and the resource strategy **2\. People \& Execution:** * Build a team culture focused on heavy AI \& automation usage * Restructure on\-duty rotation so it's equitable and sustainable * Mentor 6 SDETs from "test writers" to "product quality engineers" who own subsystems end\-to\-end * Create career growth paths **Tech Stack:** * **Test Framework** \- pytest, Python, Playwright (emerging) * **CI/CD** \- Jenkins (Multibranch Pipelines, 100\+ jobs), GitLab CI (migration target) * **Infrastructure** \- OpenNebula (VM orchestration), S3/Ceph * **Reporting** \- Allure Framework (POC), Redash/ClickHouse (current) * **Communication** \- Slack (daily reports, bots), Jira (DEF project, 1200\+ issues) **Requirements** **Must have:** * 5\+ years in test automation, 2\+ years leading a QA team (5\+ engineers) * Deep experience with Linux\-based product testing (RPM, systemd, multi\-distro matrix) * Proven track record of dramatically improving test reliability metrics * Experience building or integrating AI/ML into QA workflows (not theoretical — show us what you shipped) * Strong Python skills (the entire test framework and tooling is Python) * CI/CD pipeline architecture experience (Jenkins Pipelines \> GitLab CI is upcoming) **Must demonstrate:** * **Strategic thinking** * **Delegation instinct:** you'd build processes that distribute and track ownership * **Data\-driven execution:** You measure, set targets, and hold teams accountable to metrics * **Strategic initiative:** You proactively propose and drive improvements, not wait for problems to be assigned to you * **Automation bias:** If a human does it daily (like the nightly report), it should be automated — period **Nice to have:** * VM orchestration/cloud infrastructure testing experience * Security product testing background (WAF, antivirus) **Benefits** **What's in it for you?** * A focus on professional development. * Interesting and challenging projects. * Fully remote work with flexible working hours, that allows you to schedule your day and work from any location worldwide. * Paid 24 days of vacation per year, 10 days of national holidays, and unlimited sick leaves. * Compensation for private medical insurance. * Co\-working and gym/sports reimbursement. * Budget for education. * The opportunity to receive a reward for the most innovative idea that the company can patent. *By applying for this position, you consent to the processing of your personal data as described in our Privacy Policy (*https://cloudlinux.com/candidate\-privacy\-notice*), which provides detailed information on how we maintain and handle your data.*


