SDET/QA Automation Lead (remote-only, worldwide remote)

About the role

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) 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) 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.