AQA Tech Lead

We are seeking an experienced Automation QA (AQA) Tech Lead with strong management and technical leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in test automation frameworks, deep knowledge of Playwright, GitHub Copilot, and the ability to set up automation environments from scratch (0 → production). You will be responsible for designing QA automation architecture, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality delivery standards across projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of test automation frameworks (preferably Playwright).

• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automation testing from scratch.

• Leverage GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted tools to accelerate automation and development productivity.

• Define and enforce automation best practices, coding standards, and test strategies.

• Build and manage test environments ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability. Management & Mentorship

• Act as a Tech Lead for the QA automation team, providing technical guidance and coaching.

• Manage and mentor AQA engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

• Drive roadmap planning, prioritization, and delivery of automation initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Developers, DevOps, Product, Manual QA) to align QA strategy with business goals.

• Own the automation architecture and define a long-term vision for automated testing.

• Ensure automation integrates seamlessly with development and release cycles.

• Provide technical direction in evaluating new tools, frameworks, and technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of proven experience as a QA Automation Tech Lead or similar leadership role.

• Strong hands-on expertise with Playwright (or Selenium/Cypress with willingness to transition).

• Experience in setting up automation frameworks from scratch.

• Solid understanding of automation architecture and test design patterns.

• Familiarity with GitHub Copilot or other AI-assisted development/testing tools.

• Strong programming skills (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Java).

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud environments, and test management tools.

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

• Proven experience managing or mentoring engineers in a QA automation environment.