AQA Tech Lead

Position Overview 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 Python, 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. 

Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership 

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

Architecture & Strategy 

• 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.

• 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 in Python. 

• 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.