Job Title: Lead QA Engineer – Automation & AI-Driven Testing | Remote
Company Overview:
Join a remote-first, product-led organization that values speed, quality, and innovation. We're scaling rapidly and building robust, user-centered solutions. As we grow, we’re looking for a hands-on Lead QA Engineer to drive quality across our engineering teams with a focus on test automation, continuous improvement, and the future of AI-assisted testing.
This is a high-impact individual contributor (IC) role (80% hands-on, 20% mentoring) — ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, distributed product environments and believes in leading by doing.
Role Summary:
As a Lead QA, you'll be responsible for owning and scaling our test automation frameworks, driving CI/CD quality practices, and introducing AI-based enhancements into our test strategies. You'll work closely with engineers and product managers to ensure features are testable, reliable, and released at high velocity without compromising quality.
Key Responsibilities:
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Own and lead testing efforts across web, mobile, and API projects.
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Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for UI, API, and mobile testing (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium).
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Integrate AI-driven testing practices such as self-healing scripts, intelligent test selection, and AI-assisted test generation.
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Build and maintain CI/CD testing pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.
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Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ensure quality is embedded from design to deployment.
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Mentor junior QA engineers to raise quality standards and share automation expertise.
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Proactively identify testing gaps, reliability risks, and areas for automation or observability.
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Introduce performance testing practices (e.g., JMeter, k6, Locust) to optimize user experience at scale.
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Bring innovation to how we build, test, and ship software — from tooling to process improvements.
Required Skills & Experience:
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7+ years in QA or SDET roles within agile, product-led environments.
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Deep hands-on experience with UI testing (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress).
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Proficient in API testing (REST Assured, Postman, Karate) and mobile testing (Appium, Detox – as applicable).
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Strong command of test automation frameworks and CI/CD practices.
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Demonstrated experience applying AI techniques in QA — e.g., smart test generation, script healing, regression optimization.
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Comfortable with performance testing tools like JMeter, k6, or Locust (a plus).
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Experience leading automation strategy and framework architecture across distributed teams.
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Excellent problem-solving and systems-thinking mindset.
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Strong communication, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
What’s in it for You?
We offer a people-first culture where flexibility and innovation go hand in hand with great benefits:
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Remote-First Culture – Work from anywhere with your ideal setup.
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Flexible Hours – Set a schedule that works for you.
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Competitive Compensation – Strong salary + referral bonuses.
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Comprehensive Medical Coverage – Health, accident, and term insurance (including coverage for your family and parents).
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Unlimited Telehealth & Mental Health Support – For you and your loved ones.
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Home Office Setup Allowance – Build a productive, comfortable workspace.
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Learning & Development Budget – Ongoing investment in your growth and skills.
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Team Offsites & Bonding Activities – In-person retreats full of fun and connection.
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Career Growth Support – Work with colleagues invested in your long-term success.
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Remote (India or Global)
Seniority Level: Senior / Lead – Individual Contributor
If you’re ready to lead through action, build scalable automation, and be part of a remote-first team pushing the boundaries of AI in testing — we’d love to meet you.