QA Lead/manager (Automation & AI)
Posted 1 day ago by Jobserve
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London
Summary: The QA Automation Lead will spearhead the quality engineering efforts for an AI-driven platform transformation within a leading financial services insurance client. This hands-on role requires a technical leader to define and implement a modern QA strategy, focusing on automation and AI-driven testing methodologies. The position demands strong governance and integration testing across various workflows while optimizing CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in QA and automation, particularly in complex transformation programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and implement a modern, automation-first QA strategy aligned to an AI-driven SDLC
- Act as the technical authority for quality engineering
- Lead adoption of automation-first testing approaches
- Define AI-driven QA techniques (test generation, regression optimisation)
- Establish strong quality governance and traceability
- Own testing strategy across workflow, underwriting, pricing, policy life cycle
- Optimise pipelines and enable continuous testing
- Support multiple releases on a frequent basis through automation first approach
Key Skills:
- Test automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress)
- API & microservices testing
- CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
- Test architecture and strategy
- AI-driven testing exposure (desirable)
- Hands-on technical leadership
- Influencing and stakeholder engagement
- Strong problem solving
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Description
QA Automation Lead (AI-Driven Platform Transformation)-- Contract-- London Hybrid- Inside IR35
Role Summary
We are seeking a QA Lead (Technical) to define, lead and evolve the quality engineering capability across a complex, AI-enabled platform transformation program for a leading financial services insurance client.
This role will operate as a hands-on technical leader...
Key Responsibilities
Test Strategy & Technical Leadership
- Define and implement a modern, automation-first QA strategy aligned to an AI-driven SDLC
- Act as the technical authority for quality engineering
Automation & AI-Driven Testing
- Lead adoption of automation-first testing approaches
- Define AI-driven QA techniques (test generation, regression optimisation)
SDLC & Governance
- Establish strong quality governance and traceability
Platform & Integration Testing
- Own testing strategy across workflow, underwriting, pricing, policy life cycle
CI/CD & Environments
- Optimise pipelines and enable continuous testing
- Support multiple releases on a frequent basis through automation first approach
Key Technical Skills
- Test automation frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress)
- API & microservices testing
- CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
- Test architecture and strategy
- AI-driven testing exposure (desirable)
Behavioural Traits
- Hands-on technical leadership
- Influencing and stakeholder engagement
- Strong problem solving
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
Key Challenges
- High change due to AI-driven development
- Scaling automation-first QA
- Ensuring quality and auditability in complex systems
Ideal Candidate
- Proven in QA/Test Engineering
- Proven in QA Lead duties
- Extensive automation and DevOps background
- Exposure to complex transformation programmes
Job Title: QA Lead/manager (Automation & AI)
Location: London, UK
Job Type: Contract
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