Test Automation Manager

We are looking for a Test Automation Manager with strong AI-driven testing expertise to lead and transform the quality engineering function. This role will focus on building scalable, intelligent automation frameworks and leveraging AI/ML capabilities to improve test efficiency, coverage, and release velocity across critical enterprise platforms.

The ideal candidate will bring a modern QA mindset, combining automation strategy, AI innovation, and team leadership to drive high-quality software delivery in a complex, customer-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Automation Strategy & Leadership

• Define and implement enterprise-wide test automation strategy
• Lead and mentor QA/Automation teams across multiple initiatives
• Drive adoption of shift-left and shift-right testing practices
• Establish best practices for automation coverage, scalability, and reliability

AI-Driven Testing & Innovation

• Implement AI/ML-powered testing solutions (self-healing scripts, predictive analytics, intelligent test generation)
• Leverage tools and frameworks for:
• Test case optimization
• Defect prediction
• Visual testing and anomaly detection
• Utilize GenAI for:
• Test script generation
• Test data creation
• Documentation and test case design

Automation Framework Development

• Design and maintain scalable automation frameworks (UI, API, backend)
• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines
• Improve execution speed, reliability, and maintainability of test suites

Quality Engineering & Delivery

• Partner with product, engineering, and DevOps teams
• Define quality metrics, KPIs, and reporting dashboards
• Ensure comprehensive testing across:
• Web applications
• Mobile applications
• APIs and microservices

Stakeholder Management

• Provide visibility into release quality and risks
• Collaborate with leadership to align automation roadmap with business goals
• Drive continuous improvement in QA processes and delivery efficiency

Required Skills & Experience

Core QA & Automation

• 10+ years of experience in QA with strong automation leadership
• Hands-on experience with tools such as:
• Selenium / Cypress / Playwright
• API testing (Postman, RestAssured)
• Strong programming skills (Java / Python / JavaScript)

AI / Intelligent Testing (Must Have)

• Experience with AI-driven testing platforms (e.g., Applitools, Mabl, Functionize, Test.ai)
• Exposure to:
• Self-healing automation frameworks
• ML-based test optimization
• Working knowledge of:
• Generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.) for QA use cases

DevOps & Cloud

• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• Cloud exposure (AWS / Azure / Google Cloud Platform)
• Experience testing in microservices architecture

Leadership

• Experience managing QA teams (5 15+ members)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to drive automation transformation initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-scale digital or e-commerce platforms
• Exposure to performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner)
• Certifications (optional):
• ISTQB / CSM / SAFe
• AI/ML related certifications