Job Summary:
Qualitest is seeking an experienced and hands-on Lead Automation Test Engineer to drive automation initiatives while supporting ongoing testing activities within a dynamic enterprise environment. This role is ideal for a senior testing professional who can balance strategic automation leadership with practical test execution while helping evolve and scale the organization's automation strategy.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of automation testing strategies and frameworks.
• Build scalable, maintainable, and reusable test automation solutions across applications and platforms.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement automation tools and best practices.
• Perform manual testing and validation activities for applications that are not yet automated, supporting business priorities during the automation transformation journey.
• Collaborate with development, QA, business, and product teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Mentor and guide QA team members on automation standards, frameworks, and testing methodologies.
• Drive continuous improvement in test coverage, execution efficiency, and release quality.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI technologies to enhance test automation, maintenance, and quality engineering processes.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 8+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation.
• Proven experience leading automation testing initiatives in enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on experience designing, developing, and maintaining test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Experience with automation tools such as Leapwork or comparable automation platforms.
• Ability and willingness to perform manual testing activities while automation capabilities are being expanded.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, SDLC, Agile, and CI/CD practices.
• Hands-on experience utilizing AI-powered testing and automation tools to improve test design, execution, maintenance, and reporting.
• Knowledge of AI-assisted test automation concepts, including intelligent test generation, self-healing automation, test optimization, and AI-driven quality engineering practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred:
• Experience implementing AI-driven automation strategies within large-scale enterprise environments.
• Exposure to Generative AI tools and frameworks for test case creation, automation scripting, defect analysis, and quality insights.
• Experience working within cloud and DevOps environments.
• Relevant certifications in Test Automation, Quality Engineering, or AI-related technologies.
Company:
Qualitest offers AI-powered engineering services with a strong emphasis on the client experience and ensuring enhanced release velocity. Founded in 1997, the company is headquartered in London, GBR, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.