Michał P.

Michał P.

QA Tech Lead

Poland
Trusted member since 2025
15 years of experience

He specializes in designing scalable automation frameworks, developing comprehensive testing strategies, and establishing efficient QA processes across complex software environments.

His experience spans blockchain, banking, telecommunications, and payment systems, where he has delivered reliable test solutions using Python, Java, C++, and modern DevOps technologies. Michał has extensive experience building test architectures from the ground up and implementing automation practices that support scalable and maintainable software delivery.

With a strong focus on shift-left testing, CI/CD integration, and exploratory testing, Michał helps engineering teams improve software quality while accelerating delivery. He also brings proven experience in mentoring QA engineers and promoting effective testing practices within agile teams.

Main expertise

QAQA10 years
PythonPython10 years
SeleniumSelenium3 years
C++C++10 years
10+

Experience7

Self-Employed

Senior QA Specialist

Self-Employed
Information Technology (IT) and Services
Jun 2022 · 4y 4m

Michał has collaborated with numerous international clients as a senior QA engineer and consultant, developing automation frameworks from scratch, testing complex systems, and improving testing processes across various industries, including maritime, blockchain, banking, payroll, and payment services.

  • At Siemens (Germany/Brazil), contributed to the maritime-focused ECOMain system by developing PLC services using Modbus, OPC UA, and S7, and participating in solution design, testing, and documentation based on .NET 8.
  • At 4Chain (Poland/Switzerland), tested blockchain software based on Bitcoin SV (BSV), including mobile cryptocurrency wallet applications using Appium and Pytest. Maintained backend code in GoLand to support QA activities.
  • At Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (Cyprus/Canada), created an automated testing framework for banking software using Python, Pytest, and SQL.
  • At Cloudpay Inc. (UK), developed automated tests using Katalon (Groovy) and Playwright (TypeScript), and led performance testing using JMeter and Glowroot for a payroll management platform.
  • At Idemia (France), built a comprehensive API testing framework using Java, JUnit, and Serenity for a payment tokenization system integrating VISA and digital wallet services. Transitioned the testing environment from a legacy Postman-based setup to a scalable, modern technology stack.
MySQLMySQL
JavaScriptJavaScript
MariaDBMariaDB
MongoDBMongoDB
DockerDocker
75+
Galaktic-Tec Michał Piękoś

Senior QA Specialist

IG Group (Poland, UK)
Investment and Wealth Management
Nov 2019 - Jun 2022 · 2y 7m

IG Group is a global leader in online trading and investment, offering platforms for trading CFDs, forex, and options.

  • Co-developed the testing strategy and selected appropriate technologies to create POCs for the first automation solutions on a new trading platform.
  • Designed and executed the test plan for the platform’s calculation engine while developing in-depth knowledge of business intelligence processes.
  • Built multiple automation frameworks from scratch for the core QA department using Java/TestNG and Python/Pytest.
  • Assumed DevOps responsibilities by managing CI/CD pipelines and ensuring stability across environments.
  • Created detailed documentation and knowledge-sharing materials to ensure traceability and maintainability.
  • Developed and promoted a QA Way of Working (WoW) methodology to streamline team operations and enhance quality standards.
  • Provided technical leadership and subject matter expertise to new QA team members.
  • Organized and led progress review meetings to align QA activities with cross-functional team expectations and maintain team morale in a remote work environment.
JavaJava
PythonPython
DevOpsDevOps
TestNGTestNG
QAQA
PytestPytest

Senior Software Developer

Ericsson Poland
Telecommunications
Aug 2018 - Oct 2019 · 1y 2m

Ericsson is a global telecommunications leader delivering infrastructure and services for mobile and fixed-line networks.

  • Developed software for the TCP/IP transport layer, focusing on LTE and 5G technology stacks using C and C++.
  • Created robust automated tests with the Java-based JCat framework, ensuring high performance and compliance with quality standards.
  • Automated CI/CD processes using custom Python scripts, resulting in faster and more consistent deployments.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional engineering teams to conceptualize and implement innovative telecommunications solutions.
JavaJava
PythonPython
CC
C++C++
TomcatTomcat

Senior Developer

Mint of Poland (Mennica Polska)
Manufacturing
Oct 2016 - Dec 2017 · 1y 2m

Mint of Poland is a well-known company specializing in payment systems, coin minting, and public transportation solutions.

  • Developed software for cashless payment systems using C, C++, and C#, customized for metro ticketing infrastructure.
  • Designed and developed embedded software for metro ticketing machines from scratch.
  • Managed the integration, configuration, and self-testing of newly developed embedded applications.
  • Provided responsive customer support and assisted clients with technical issues, ensuring a high level of user satisfaction.
CC
C++C++
C#C#
Embedded SystemsEmbedded Systems
Integration TestingIntegration Testing

Software Developer

NOVOMATIC Group (Poland, Austria)
Gaming
Nov 2008 - Oct 2016 · 7y 11m

NOVOMATIC is a global gaming technology company specializing in casino and betting solutions.

  • Developed betting games and gambling logic using C/C++, collaborating across teams to deliver immersive gameplay.

  • Led or supported technical decisions across rotating development teams to ensure product consistency.

  • Evaluated and refined game quality, including mechanics and user interaction, with a focus on regulatory compliance.

  • Developed automation tests using Python to verify core gaming mechanics and ensure mathematical correctness.

PythonPython
C++C++
QAQA
Automation TestingAutomation Testing

C++ Developer

IGE+XAO Polska
Manufacturing
Dec 2007 - Oct 2008 · 10m

IGE+XAO specializes in CAD/CAE solutions for electrical design, used by major industrial players.

  • Developed complex CAD applications for electrical installations in global aerospace and defense projects.

  • Utilized MS Visual C++ 6.0 (MFC) and Visual Basic to manage complex graphical challenges and application logic.

  • Delivered customized modules for clients such as Airbus and Northrop Grumman, supporting high precision and performance.

C++C++
Visual Basic

QA Engineer

Comarch S.A.
Information Technology (IT) and Services
Aug 2006 - Nov 2007 · 1y 3m

Comarch is one of Poland’s largest IT companies, providing business solutions for telecommunications, finance, and other industries.

  • Tested a complex billing system consisting of a Unix core application, Oracle database, and a web interface.

  • Developed test plans and documentation, conducting black-box testing scenarios to verify functional accuracy.

  • Reported and tracked bugs using Jira and Test Manager, collaborating with the development team during sprint reviews.

  • Managed Oracle database tasks related to test setup and validation, ensuring the test environment was prepared and ready.

JavaJava
OracleOracle
UnixUnix
QAQA

Engineering excellence

All QA Tech Leads who have applied to Proxify are scored from 0 to 300 on engineering excellence, one of the five parameters we evaluate. This score reflects engineering excellence only, based on interviews, take-home assignments, live coding sessions, and/or on-the-job performance reviews. The curve shows how all evaluated QA Tech Leads are distributed across that range, where our acceptance threshold for this parameter sits, and where Michał stands.

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Michał
Score 194 · Top 9% of engineers

Certificates 1

testerzy.pl
ISTQBtesterzy.pl

Issued Sep 2013
Credential ID 17072

QAQA
testerzy.pl
ISTQBtesterzy.pl

Issued Sep 2013
Credential ID 17072

QAQA
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Sole proprietorship

Education

UOS
University of Science and Technology (AGH), Kraków
Engineering2001 - 2006

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