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Praha, Česko
Onsite
Job Description & Summary
We are a Team with 160+ professionals with different roles covering everything from Business to Technical solutions. We can build a team to meet the needs of any project or product you have. We strive for excellence. All our teams follow the same guidelines, which are being continuously evaluated and improved with the latest technology standards and up-to-date policies. Based on the project size, we can select specific specialists that can best contribute to a successful and effective solution. Server-Side Applications, High-Performance Frontends, Mobile Apps, User Experience, Quality Assurance, Cloud and DevOps, Business Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Marek Novotný is a Partner within the Advisory services of PwC. Working extensively in the US and European geographies, he is recognized as a strong executive within the technology areas. He is focused on quality while providing a reliable and trustworthy services in areas of custom software development covering digital products and services development, cloud transformations and data related services (analytics, engineering and science). In the past Marek has held also an array of positions within areas of Technology Consulting, Forensics Technology Services and Data Analytics.
Do you enjoy the freedom and dynamics of a Start-up but also like having the advantage of the global presence of a leading multinational company? Thanks to our unique culture and working environment, we are bringing together the best of both worlds. Chance to team up with true technology experts and become a part of one of the most exciting and ambitious teams within PwC network. Opportunity to travel the world and build your own global network of business connections.
We are seeking a strong Quality Engineering Practice Leader to elevate our global QA competency. This role is ideal for a technical expert who thrives on driving excellence, inspiring teams, and impressing clients through mastery of quality engineering. You will be the face of our QA practice—leading by example, shaping strategy, and delivering tangible business value through innovation and best-in-class execution. Opportunity to shape and lead a world-class QA practice within a global, innovative organization. Work with top-tier clients and cutting-edge technologies.
As a Quality Engineering Practice Leader (Competency Leader), your responsibilities will include:
Lead, mentor, and inspire a distributed community of QA engineers and leads, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and collaboration.
Serve as the primary client-facing expert for quality engineering—conducting impactful workshops, showcasing our capabilities, and building trusted relationships with clients and global QA leaders.
Assess, design, and implement quality engineering strategies that systematically improve processes, tools, and outcomes across diverse projects and geographies.
Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, with a strong focus on leveraging GenAI/AI/ML in testing, automation, and software development.
Oversee and guide the implementation of robust CI/CD pipelines, performance/load testing, and infrastructure for scalable, reliable testing (including containerization and Kubernetes).
Remain hands-on and technically credible—able to dive into code, review automation frameworks, and demonstrate best practices in test design, coding standards, and architecture.
Define and execute comprehensive test strategies, including automation, performance, security, and exploratory testing, tailored to complex, multi-team environments.
Deliver clear, actionable reporting and insights to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring transparency, accountability, and measurable progress.
Build and nurture a vibrant internal QA community—curating knowledge, driving engagement, and championing innovative topics and practices.
Collaborate with business development teams to win new work by demonstrating technical mastery and the business impact of quality engineering.
Technologies We Frequently Use (we don't expect you to know everything)
Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, Java
Test Automation: Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Robot Framework
CI/CD: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI
Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform
Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible
Performance Testing: JMeter, k6, Gatling
Monitoring & Reporting: Allure, Grafana, Prometheus
AI/ML: TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenAI APIs
8+ years in quality engineering, with proven leadership of large, distributed teams and complex, multi-client environments.
Deep expertise in test automation, CI/CD, performance testing, and modern QA tooling (including cloud, containers, and infrastructure-as-code).
Strong coding background (comfortable with at least one major language; able to review and write code, understand design patterns, and enforce best practices).
Demonstrated success in client-facing roles—able to run workshops, present technical topics, and build lasting relationships.
Strategic thinker with a track record of driving systematic improvements and scaling QA practices.
Passionate about AI/ML and its application in quality engineering; up-to-date with the latest trends and able to lead adoption.
Experience with global delivery models, including managing internal teams, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders across multiple geographies.
Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
High energy, hands-on, and results-driven—able to get things done and inspire others to do the same.
Stable, but challenging working environment providing plenty of opportunities for your continuous professional growth.
Fair salary plus annual bonus and flexible working hours.
Paid time off 30 days, 3 wellbeing days and 2 extra days off from the company at the end of the year.
High-end Ultrabook and iPhone with unlimited data.
Benefit program with 55.000 points that you can use for holidays, education, food vouchers, sports, health... Simply on what you enjoy.
Support for your education and development: we offer business and digital training and many other training and workshops to further develop your personal and professional skills. We pay for technical certifications and the time you spend studying them.
Opportunity to work with foreign PwC offices, for example in the UK, DE, NL, USA, Canada and other countries
Extra-work activities and Away Days (team building, ski weekend, etc.).
You will develop your skills while having the support from the top notch professionals in the team (also career coaching etc).
PwC is the largest audit team in the Czech Republic, but also law, tax, consulting and technology, data or forensic teams. Find out how easy it is to combine this knowledge when you're in the right place. With us, you will get the opportunity to see how business is done in large companies. We are part of an international network of companies with more than 364,000 colleagues in 151 countries. At PwC, we create an inclusive work environment where everyone can be themselves and find their place and opportunity to develop. This year, we have successfully maintained the prestigious Equal Pay Certification, making us one of only four companies in the Czech Republic (and the only one from the Big 4) that demonstrably implements fair compensation practices regardless of gender.
Are you interested in our offer? Let us know about yourself and we will discuss more details together!
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