About the role
Job Summary
To plan, deploy and manage the testing effort/work plans for the project module to meet the client /internal requirements as per the quality standards prescribed.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Quality Engineering (QE) Lead with a strong background in** Playwright**,AI-powered testing tools, and engineering principles to drive our testing strategies and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on expertise in test automation, modern development frameworks, and AI integration, supporting our engineering teams to achieve operational excellence and scalable, secure, and performant solutions. The QE Lead must demonstrate strong interpersonal and collaboration skills and is responsible for leading the team in executing product deliverables, implementing complex engineering solutions, and ensuring quality excellence for software systems and applications within the product portfolio
Key Responsibilities
- To participate in functional as well as technical discussions with the client /team to understand functional /design specifications ,highlight performance concerns, inconsistencies ,prepare automated test scripts,maintain test case suite,ensure the appropriate test environments and infrastructures are in place/kept upto date.
- To develop and continuously improve automated tests as new system features/ enhancements are developed and accordingly create work plans| monitor and track the work schedule for on time delivery as per the defined quality standards.
- To create reusable /scalable test automation framework, develop test strategies/plans, maintain test data and to submit status reports for minimizing exposure and risks on the project or closure of escalations.
- To develop/guide and mentor QA engineers in the use of the testing framework , enhancing their technical capabilities and increasing productivity.
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Define and Drive Testing Standards: Establish robust testing frameworks and best practices centered around Playwright and AI-enhanced testing tools to ensure consistent quality across all projects.
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Lead Test Automation Initiatives: Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated testing solutions for web applications, emphasizing Playwright-based testing and AI-powered testing assistants.
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Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor QA and engineering teams on test automation, AI tool integration, and modern testing methodologies; foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
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Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with developers, architects, product managers, and data scientists to integrate AI-driven testing solutions into the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring seamless and efficient validation processes.
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Leverage AI & Machine Learning: Identify opportunities to incorporate AI tools for test case generation, defect prediction, and intelligent test execution to enhance testing coverage and efficiency.
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Ensure Quality Attributes: Focus on scalability, security, performance, and reliability of testing frameworks and underlying applications.
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Monitor & Optimize Testing Processes: Continuously analyze testing metrics, troubleshoot issues, and improve automation coverage and effectiveness.
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Stay Current with Industry Trends: Keep abreast of advancements in AI, test automation, and web testing frameworks, integrating innovative solutions to improve testing practices.
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Benefits and perks
•Learning Budget
Required skills
Playwright
Test automation
Quality engineering
Test planning
Test case management
Scripting
Stakeholder communication
Performance awareness
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