We are seeking a
Lead Automation Quality Assurance Engineer
to define, build, and scale our quality strategy with a strong focus on automation-first testing
, while maintaining high standards in manual testing where required. This role requires hands-on leadership, deep technical expertise in automation frameworks, and the ability to drive quality across the full software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Own and drive the
overall QA strategy
, test architecture, and quality standards across products Design, develop, and maintain
scalable automation frameworks
using Playwright or Selenium
Lead automation efforts across
UI, API, regression, and integration testing
Ensure automation suites are
fully integrated into CI/CD pipelines
and provide fast, reliable feedback Define quality gates, test metrics, and release readiness criteria
Lead and execute
manual testing
for complex, exploratory, and high-risk scenarios Implement
risk-based and data-driven testing approaches
for complex business logic Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and design teams to shift quality left
Drive adoption of
AI-assisted testing practices
, such as intelligent test generation, test optimisation, and self-healing tests Review automation code, enforce best practices, and improve test reliability and performance
Mentor and guide QA engineers, conducting reviews and sharing automation best practices
Analyse requirements and designs to ensure testability and full coverage
Identify, track, and resolve defects, working closely with developers to validate fixes
Maintain clear test documentation including strategies, frameworks, and execution reports
Required Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
5+ years of experience in software quality assurance with a strong
automation-first background
Proven experience leading or owning
automation test frameworks
Strong expertise in
manual testing methodologies and test design techniques
Hands-on experience with
Playwright or Selenium
for building and maintaining automation frameworks Solid understanding of
JavaScript or TypeScript
for automation scripting Hands-on experience with
CI/CD tools and pipelines
, integrating automated tests into deployment workflows Strong familiarity with
Git and standard version control workflows
Experience with
API testing
using tools such as Postman or automated API test frameworks Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile practices
Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills
Technical Skills
Automation Frameworks:
Playwright, Selenium
Languages:
JavaScript, TypeScript
Testing Types:
UI, API, functional, regression, integration, exploratory
Testing Methodologies:
Automation-first testing, manual testing, risk-based testing
CI/CD:
Test execution and reporting within pipelines
Tools:
JIRA, TestRail or similar test management tools, Postman
Databases:
SQL and database validation
Nice to Have
Experience integrating
AI or ML capabilities
into automation testing frameworks Familiarity with
frontend technologies such as React.js and Next.js
to better understand component-level testing Experience testing modern web applications, SPAs, and SSR-based applications
Experience with performance or security testing
Exposure to cloud-based test execution or containerized environments