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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
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Working Arrangements: remote
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Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
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)