Senior Quality Assurance Engineer Lead

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Automation QA Engineer – AI & Quality Engineering Lead to drive the next generation of intelligent test automation within our organization. This role will lead the adoption of AI-powered quality engineering practices, modern automation frameworks, and data-driven testing strategies across multiple products and teams.

The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader with deep expertise in automation, AI-assisted testing, quality strategy, and team mentorship. You will play a key role in transforming traditional QA processes into scalable, intelligent, and highly efficient quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of AI-driven test automation frameworks and quality engineering strategies
Drive adoption of intelligent testing solutions including self-healing automation, AI-generated test cases, predictive analytics, and risk-based testing
Define and establish automation standards, best practices, and scalable QA processes across teams
Evaluate and implement modern AI-based testing tools and platforms
Collaborate with engineering, product management, Dev Ops, and leadership teams to improve product quality and release efficiency
Lead automation architecture discussions and guide technical direction for QA initiatives
Mentor and develop QA engineers in automation, AI-assisted testing, and modern quality engineering practices
Build and maintain scalable automation solutions for web, mobile, API, and backend systems
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing manual effort and improving release confidence
Provide leadership visibility through quality metrics, automation coverage, defect trends, and predictive quality insights
Support CI/CD integration and shift-left testing initiatives
Participate in strategic planning for long-term quality transformation initiatives

Required Qualifications

4+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation
Experience managing or mentoring QA and automation teams
Hands-on experience with AI-powered automation and intelligent testing platforms
Strong expertise in automation frameworks for UI, API, and integration testing
Experience implementing scalable automation architecture and enterprise QA strategies
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Dev Ops practices, and cloud-based testing
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence engineering best practices

Technical Skills

AI-assisted testing and intelligent automation tools
Self-healing automation frameworks
Test case generation using AI/LLM technologies
Predictive defect analysis and risk-based testing
Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, or similar frameworks
API automation and performance testing
Programming experience in Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#
Git, Jenkins, Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions, or similar CI/CD tools
Test management and reporting platforms

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading enterprise QA transformation initiatives
Exposure to machine learning concepts applied to software testing

Experience with GenAI-based productivity tools for engineering and QA workflows
Experience working in Agile and scaled Agile environments
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

What We're Looking For

A strategic thinker who can modernize QA practices using AI and automation
A technical leader who can influence teams and drive quality culture
Someone passionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and scalable engineering practices
A mentor who can elevate team capabilities and foster technical growth