[![Image]() Meet Jobicy Copilot — free AI autofill for job applications + remote job alerts ›](#)   [All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)Open role[![Capital on Tap logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/06/88542615-221.jpeg)](https://jobicy.com/company/capital-on-tap.md)Remote opportunity at[Capital on Tap](https://jobicy.com/company/capital-on-tap.md)

# Lead Automation Engineer

Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move.

[Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/capital-on-tap.md)Share24 Sep 2026Published40Listing views3Application actions24 Oct 2026Apply before  Opportunity details

## About this role.

AI SummaryThis is a hands-on Lead Automation Engineer position embedded in a fintech mission team, owning quality strategy for a defined product domain. The role designs and maintains API, UI, and mobile automation while integrating suites into CI/CD pipelines and coordinating security and performance testing. It requires substantial experience in QA automation/SDET work, C# or JavaScript/TypeScript, Playwright or Cypress, Azure, and complex financial systems. The engineer will influence cross-functional quality practices, coach developers and junior QA staff, and use data and AI tools to improve delivery reliability. The role begins fully remote and will transition to a hybrid arrangement in Lisbon.

## Role DNA

A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description.

### Job Complexity

5/5EasyHard

### Pace & Pressure

5/5RelaxedFast-paced

### Autonomy Level

5/5GuidedFull ownership

### Communication Load

5/5IndependentCollaborative

AI insightThe role combines deep automation engineering with domain ownership, technical leadership, coaching, and quality accountability in a regulated fintech environment. Success requires independently setting strategy while influencing engineering, product, and QA stakeholders without direct authority.

## Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader EU market for similar roles.

Estimated job medianBelow market€70,000EU market range€115k–€155k0€171k

AI insightThe disclosed offer is €65,000–€75,000 yearly, with a midpoint of €70,000. The US market estimate for a lead-level QA automation/SDET professional in fintech is approximately $115,000–$155,000 per year; this is a market estimate in USD and is not a conversion of the Lisbon-based offer.

## Core skills

Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.

[QA automation](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=QA%20automation.md)[SDET](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=SDET.md)[Playwright](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Playwright.md)[C#](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=C%23.md)[JavaScript](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=JavaScript.md)[TypeScript](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=TypeScript.md)[API testing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=API%20testing.md)[CI/CD](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=CICD.md)[Azure](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Azure.md)[Fintech testing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Fintech%20testing.md)

Sample interview questionsHow would you establish an automation strategy for a fintech mission team?I would first map critical customer journeys, service dependencies, regulatory risks, and historic defects. I would build a layered test strategy emphasizing fast component and API coverage, targeted UI tests, contract testing, and clear CI quality gates, then track outcomes such as defect escapes, execution reliability, and feedback time.

How do you prevent an automated UI test suite from becoming slow and flaky?

I keep most validation below the UI layer and reserve end-to-end tests for high-value journeys. For UI coverage, I use stable selectors, deterministic test data, explicit synchronization based on application state rather than fixed waits, isolated environments where possible, and root-cause analysis for every recurring failure.

Describe how you would integrate automated testing into a CI/CD pipeline.

I would run fast unit, component, and API checks on pull requests, publish actionable reports, and fail builds for agreed quality thresholds. Broader regression, performance, security, and end-to-end suites can run at suitable pipeline stages, with parallelization, environment controls, and release gates proportional to the risk of the change.

How would you test a card-payment or transaction-processing workflow?

I would model the transaction lifecycle and validate authorization, capture, reversal, refund, settlement, idempotency, retries, and failure scenarios. I would also test service contracts, ledger and audit outcomes, permissions, data integrity, and integration behavior using controlled simulators or service virtualization for external providers.

How do you influence developers and product owners to prioritize quality when you do not manage them directly?

I make quality risks visible through evidence, such as escaped defects, incident impact, cycle time, and flaky-test trends, and connect improvements to delivery outcomes. I involve stakeholders early in refinement, propose pragmatic solutions with clear ownership, and coach through pairing and examples so quality practices become part of normal engineering work.

We’re Capital on Tap 👋
💳 Capital on Tap started because small businesses were underserved. Big banks were slow, their products weren’t fit for purpose, and small business owners often couldn’t access what they needed. We set out to fix that.

Today we’re a financial platform – not just a credit card company. We offer a best-in-class business credit card, SME-focused spend management platform, a savings product that hit £1 billion in funds within its first year, and a growing suite of tools and financial products that make running a small business easier.

1,000+ employees, £20bn in annual card spend, 200,000+ customers, 17,000+ Trustpilot reviews averaging 4.7 stars, and we’re profitable. We’ve done a pretty good job so far, but we’re just getting started!

🏡🏢 The role starts out fully remote. Once our Lisbon office is open, it will move to a hybrid set-up of two days a week on site.

Salary: €65,000 – €75,000

### Quality Engineering at Capital on Tap 🚀

Quality Engineering is embedded across our mission teams, partnering with Engineering, Product, and UX to champion quality at every stage of the software lifecycle. We build quality in from the start – not bolt it on at the end.

The Lead Automation Engineer is a critical, hands-on role embedded within a Mission team. Reporting functionally to your mission team’s Lead, you will be the quality champion for your specific feature set. You will leverage standardised automation tooling to maximise test coverage, accelerate delivery velocity, and maintain the highest quality standards for our products.

What You’ll Be Doing 🗃️

Mission Team Quality Ownership & Strategy

* Define and own the comprehensive testing strategy for your domain (e.g., payments, banking, onboarding), ensuring end-to-end quality and compliance in partnership with the QA Team Lead.
* Act as the primary contributor for automation; design, develop, and maintain robust automated tests (API, UI, Mobile).
* Champion a “Shift-Left” mindset, working with Product Owners and Developers from the refinement stage to ensure quality is engineered in from the start.
* Directly manage the mission team’s automation targets and use data-driven insights (MTTD/MTTR, defect escape rates) to predict high-risk areas.

Technical Leadership & Tooling Adoption 🧰

* Serve as the mission team’s expert on central automation frameworks, driving consistent adoption of CI/CD processes and quality gates.
* Identify team-specific gaps and collaborate with the central Tooling Team to develop custom helpers or data generators that enhance the core framework.
* Ensure automated test suites are fully integrated into CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid, reliable deployment and a “fail fast” mechanism.
* Coordinate complex technical testing, including microservices, security (OWASP ZAP), and performance testing.

Collaboration, Coaching & AI Innovation 🤖

* Coach and upskill developers and junior QA engineers on automation best practices and test design patterns.
* Champion the use of AI tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot) for complex tasks like architecture exploration, incident investigation, and test generation.
* Leverage component testing, service virtualization, and contract testing to reduce dependencies and enable independent team testing.
* Define test data strategies and environment requirements to support both automated and exploratory testing.

Our Values & Culture 🌞

* Just Pilot: We never settle for “good enough”. We pilot new ideas fast, ask questions to figure it out, and scale quickly.
* Why Not Today? Fast is as slow as we go – speed and simplicity gives us a competitive advantage.
* Be a Buddy: We tap in from day one to help the team, we do the right thing even if it’s hard.
* Owners and Dates: We don’t chase people. If you own a task and agree to a date, the expectation is that it gets done.
* Feedback: We want our employees to flourish, so we regularly provide direct and constructive feedback.

We’re Looking For 🔎

* Experience: 5+ years in QA Automation/SDET roles with proven success leading quality within an Agile team.
* Programming: Strong proficiency in modern languages essential for automation, specifically C# or JavaScript/TypeScript.
* Fintech Expertise: Experience testing complex financial systems (card issuing, transaction processing, or credit risk).
* Automation Mastery: Hands-on experience with tools for UI (Playwright, Cypress) and API (REST Assured, Other API testing frameworks).
* Cloud & CI/CD: Familiarity with Azure, Git, and integrating automated testing into deployment workflows.
* Leadership: Ability to influence without authority, encouraging developers and POs to prioritise automation and quality.

Even if you don’t have all of the necessary skills, we still encourage you to apply.

Interview Process 🤝

* First stage: 30-minute intro, CV review, and values with Talent Partner
* Second stage: 45-minute “Tech Chat” with Team Manager
* Final stage: 60-minute Code Pairing + 30-minute Stakeholder Interview with Engineering & Product

Diversity & Inclusion 🌈
We welcome, consider and encourage applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusivity. Join us in creating a space where authenticity thrives, and everyone can do their best work.

Great Work Deserves Great Perks

Check out our benefits:

🏥 Private Healthcare through AdvanceCare
🎁 Anniversary Rewards (€280, €570, €860, 4-week fully paid sabbatical)
🚘 Paid Car Parking
🏖️ 36 days holiday (inclusive of public holidays with public holidays carried over if they fall on a weekend)
📖 Annual Learning and Wellbeing Budget
💬 6 free therapy sessions per year
🍫 Free drinks and snacks in our offices

Other Info
👍Check out our [‘Top Tips’ for interviewing.](https://www.capitalontap.com/en/blog/posts/acing-your-interviews-with-capital-on-tap/)
✔️Keep updated on new job opportunities by following us on [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-on-tap).
📧Email [careers@capitalontap.com](mailto:careers@capitalontap.com) if you have any questions.

Excited to work here? Apply!
If you’d like to progress your career within our fast growing, profitable fintech then click apply and we will aim to get back to you within 3 working days (during busy periods this could take up to 5 working days.)

Show more

[Apply now >](https://jobicy.com/jobs/154027-lead-automation-engineer.md)

*

![Upload CV](data:image/svg+xml;base64,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)

### Upload your resume now

To unlock remote work opportunities and be discovered by global employers.

This job listing has been manually reviewed by the Jobicy Trust & Safety Team for compliance with our posting guidelines, including verification of the company's legitimacy, accuracy of job details, clarity of remote work policy, and absence of misleading or fraudulent content.

Next step

## Apply now.

Follow the employer’s application method and review Jobicy’s safety guidance before sharing personal information.

Keep exploring

## Related remote jobs.

Matched by job category10 related opportunities[QA & Testing](https://jobicy.com/categories/qa-testing.md) [Browse all jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)
*
![CentralReach logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2022/07/a0eac9f542eb8c3fff7c19990dd5c1bb.jpg)
CentralReach  Sep 24

### [Sr. Quality Engineer](https://jobicy.com/jobs/153999-sr-quality-engineer.md)

CentralReach is a leading provider of autism and IDD care software for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), multidisciplinary therapy, and special education. Trusted by more than 200,000 users, we enable therapy…

*
![Oowlish Technology logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/06/c279fe91-221.jpg)
Oowlish Technology  Sep 24

### [SDET – Regression Automation Engineer](https://jobicy.com/jobs/151503-sdet-regression-automation-engineer.md)

Join Our Team Oowlish, one of Latin America’s rapidly expanding software development companies, is seeking experienced technology professionals to enhance our diverse and vibrant team. As a valued member of…

*
![Welo Global logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2026/06/83c40f94-221.webp)
Welo Global  Sep 23

### [Ads Quality Rater – Farsi (Turkey)](https://jobicy.com/jobs/153979-ads-quality-rater-farsi-turkey.md)

Welo Data is an award-winning localization and data transformation company. We run one of the world’s largest Ads Rating Programs and we want you to join! As an Ads Quality…

*
![Welo Global logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2026/06/83c40f94-221.webp)
Welo Global  Sep 23

### [Ads Quality Rater – Cantonese (Hong Kong)](https://jobicy.com/jobs/153976-ads-quality-rater-cantonese-hong-kong.md)

Welo Data is an award-winning localization and data transformation company. We run one of the world’s largest Ads Rating Programs and we want you to join! As an Ads Quality…

*
![Welo Global logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2026/06/83c40f94-221.webp)
Welo Global  Sep 22

### [Project Epsilon – Spanish (Latin America) Quality Control Specialist](https://jobicy.com/jobs/149468-project-chiron-spanish-latin-america-quality-control-specialist.md)

About the Role  We are looking for detail-oriented Quality Control (QC) Specialist to support an AI data annotation project. In this role, you will review the work submitted by Trainers — pre-seeded questions paired…

*
![Welo Global logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2026/06/83c40f94-221.webp)
Welo Global  Sep 22

### [Project Epsilon – French (Canada) Quality Control Specialist](https://jobicy.com/jobs/149466-project-chiron-french-canada-quality-control-specialist.md)

About the Role  We are looking for detail-oriented Quality Control (QC) Specialist to support an AI data annotation project. In this role, you will review the work submitted by Trainers — pre-seeded questions paired…

*
![Welo Global logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2026/06/83c40f94-221.webp)
Welo Global  Sep 21

### [Scout Junior Quality Coordinator – Portuguese (Brazil)](https://jobicy.com/jobs/151333-scout-junior-quality-coordinator-portuguese-brazil.md)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Are you a search engine guru? Can you find what you’re looking for with just a few keywords? We have a unique opportunity for you…

*
![Welo Global logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2026/06/83c40f94-221.webp)
Welo Global  Sep 21

### [Scout Junior Quality Coordinator – Spanish (Mexico)](https://jobicy.com/jobs/151338-scout-junior-quality-coordinator-spanish-mexico.md)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Are you a search engine guru? Can you find what you’re looking for with just a few keywords? We have a unique opportunity for you…

*
![Welo Global logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2026/06/83c40f94-221.webp)
Welo Global  Sep 20

### [Norwegian Tech Linguistic Tester](https://jobicy.com/jobs/146760-norwegian-tech-linguistic-tester.md)

As a trusted global transformation partner, Welocalize accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services…

*
![Testlio logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/06/11024036-221.png)
Testlio  Sep 19

### [Freelance Software Tester With Apple Vision Pro (Remote Worldwide)](https://jobicy.com/jobs/153663-freelance-software-tester-with-apple-vision-pro-remote-worldwide.md)

Hi there! We are Testlio, a global software testing company with its own freelance network. Our freelancers test apps from companies across the globe. Testlio is a great place for…