AI Test (QA) Lead Automation (Playwright)

AI Test (QA) Lead Automation (Playwright)

Posted 1 day ago by Zealogics

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Remote
Remote

Summary: The AI Test (QA) Lead Automation (Playwright) role involves leading QA efforts for AI-driven applications, focusing on test automation using Playwright. The candidate will be responsible for defining test strategies, managing QA deliverables, and ensuring high-quality delivery through robust automation frameworks. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment and a strong background in AI-based systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software testing and QA leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end QA activities for AI/GenAI-based applications
  • Define and implement test strategies, plans, and frameworks
  • Manage QA deliverables, timelines, and team coordination
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all QA-related activities
  • Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright
  • Implement automated test scripts for UI, API, and end-to-end testing
  • Ensure scalability, reusability, and maintainability of automation suites
  • Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines
  • Validate AI/LLM-based applications, APIs, and workflows
  • Test model outputs, prompts, and response accuracy
  • Ensure reliability, performance, and security of AI-driven systems
  • Work with AI/ML teams to validate model integrations
  • Collaborate with developers, product owners, and AI teams
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, Reviews)
  • Provide regular status updates, test reports, and quality metrics
  • Mentor QA engineers and guide best practices
  • Ensure adherence to QA standards, SDLC, and Agile methodologies
  • Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and tools
  • Support UAT, defect management, and release validation

Key Skills:

  • 8 12+ years of experience in Software Testing / QA
  • 3 5+ years in a QA Lead or Test Lead role
  • Proven experience working on enterprise-level applications
  • Strong hands-on experience with Playwright (must-have)
  • Experience with automation frameworks (UI + API + E2E testing)
  • JavaScript / TypeScript (preferred)
  • Selenium (good to have)
  • Exposure to AI / GenAI / LLM-based applications
  • API testing (Postman / REST tools)
  • Test validation for intelligent workflows (nice-to-have)

Salary (Rate): £45

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Description AI Test (QA) Lead Automation (Playwright)

Job Location: Remote

Duration: 1 year+

We are seeking experienced AI Test (QA) Leads with strong expertise in test automation using Playwright to support AI-driven application initiatives. The ideal candidate will lead QA efforts for modern, intelligent platforms, ensuring high-quality delivery through robust automation frameworks and advanced testing strategies.

This role requires a strong blend of test leadership, automation expertise, and exposure to AI-based systems, working closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

QA Leadership & Delivery

  • Lead end-to-end QA activities for AI/GenAI-based applications
  • Define and implement test strategies, plans, and frameworks
  • Manage QA deliverables, timelines, and team coordination
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all QA-related activities

Test Automation (Playwright)

  • Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright
  • Implement automated test scripts for UI, API, and end-to-end testing
  • Ensure scalability, reusability, and maintainability of automation suites
  • Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines

AI Testing & Validation

  • Validate AI/LLM-based applications, APIs, and workflows
  • Test model outputs, prompts, and response accuracy
  • Ensure reliability, performance, and security of AI-driven systems
  • Work with AI/ML teams to validate model integrations

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with developers, product owners, and AI teams
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, Reviews)
  • Provide regular status updates, test reports, and quality metrics
  • Mentor QA engineers and guide best practices

Quality Assurance & Best Practices

  • Ensure adherence to QA standards, SDLC, and Agile methodologies
  • Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and tools
  • Support UAT, defect management, and release validation

Required Qualifications

Experience

  • 8 12+ years of experience in Software Testing / QA
  • 3 5+ years in a QA Lead or Test Lead role
  • Proven experience working on enterprise-level applications

Technical Skills

Automation

  • Strong hands-on experience with:
    • Playwright (must-have)
    • Automation frameworks (UI + API + E2E testing)
  • Experience with:
    • JavaScript / TypeScript (preferred)
    • Selenium (good to have)

AI / Modern Testing

  • Exposure to:
    • AI / GenAI / LLM-based applications
    • API testing (Postman / REST tools)
    • Test validation for intelligent workflows (nice-to-have)