QA Automation Engineer Lead - Iguazio
McKinsey & Company
Software Engineering, Quality Assurance
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Posted on Feb 9, 2026
QA Automation Engineer Lead - Iguazio
Job ID: 105551
Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.
Your Impact
You will lead the mission to maintain and enhance the quality of all Iguazio software releases.
In this role, you will assemble and guide a team of passionate infrastructure and automation test engineers, focusing on delivering top-notch product quality primarily through automation.
By developing and executing comprehensive test plans for software releases you will be covering test infrastructure, automation, and manual testing efforts. You will evaluate and manage quality assurance risks for each product delivery, ensuring efficient allocation of team resources.
You'll be overseeing test coverage for multiple software releases in a fast-paced environment, tracking progress, identifying blockers, assessing risks, and proposing mitigation strategies.
You will continuously analyze and address testing gaps to improve product quality.
In addition, you'll work closely with R&D, Product, Architecture and DevOps teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the development lifecycle.
You will be based in our office in Herzliya, to manage our QA automation team and play a critical role in our mission to deliver the highest quality and efficiency of our product software development.
The automation team is involved in all Iguazio product lifecycle activities, starting from feature definition, through software design, development of tests and release decision.
In addition to features test automation, extensive non-functional testing around security, performance, load and stress, are also part of the automation team domain.
As we see it, quality is not just about testing, it relates to everything we do for our customers. As a member of our R&D leadership you will need to understand our customers’ usage of the platform and collaborate with all parties within the department to ensure that the quality processes will be addressed by leveraging the infrastructure that you will put in place.
Iguazio provides an MLOps (machine learning operations) platform which automates and accelerates the data science process, enabling the rollout of new AI services continuously across the enterprise.
Your Growth
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you’ll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.
When you join us, you will have:
- Continuous learning:Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
- A voice that matters:From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
- Global community:With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- World-class benefits:On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
Your qualifications and skills
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of hands-on programming experience with Python
- 3+ years of experience in team leadership or management – Validation / QA
- Proficiency in test infrastructure or automation development, with ability to dive into implementation / design technical aspects
- Experience in multi-cloud or Kubernetes-based environments
- Expertise in testing frameworks, methodologies and tools
- Experience with testing big data platforms, machine learning pipelines, or AI-driven systems
- Certifications in quality assurance or cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, Github Actions or similar
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Job Skill Code - PSE1 - Principal Software Engineer I
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Job Skill Code - PSE1 - Principal Software Engineer I
Function - Technology
Industry - High Tech
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Fri Feb 06 00:00:00 GMT 2026
LinkedIn Posting City - Tel Aviv
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LinkedIn Posting Country - Israel
LinkedIn Job Title - QA Automation Engineer Lead - Iguazio
LinkedIn Function - Information Technology;Quality Assurance
LinkedIn Industry - Computer Software;Information Technology and Services
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level