QA Automation Lead

We are looking for a highly skilled QA Automation Lead with strong expertise in Test Automation, particularly using Playwright, and a solid background in driving quality initiatives end-to-end. This role involves partnering closely with Product Owners and development teams, defining quality requirements, setting automation strategies, and ensuring seamless coordination with stakeholders across multiple geographies. 

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze quality requirements from Product Owners and translate them into actionable testing and automation strategies.

• Work closely with development teams to ensure alignment on testing needs and project goals.

• Define and drive the automation roadmap and broader quality transformation initiatives.

• Oversee implementation of automation solutions with a strong hands-on understanding of Playwright.

• Partner and communicate effectively with teams distributed across various geographies, ensuring smooth coordination.

• Create and maintain test cases, test scenarios, and ensure accurate tracking and updates within JIRA.

• Promote and maintain strong JIRA hygiene to support transparency and efficient project tracking.

• Championing best practices in Quality Engineering and provide consulting to teams on frameworks, methodologies, and continuous improvement.

• Lead quality initiatives and act as the primary point of contact for QA activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a QA Lead, Product QA Lead, or similar leadership role in Quality Engineering.

• Strong hands-on expertise in Test Automation, especially with Playwright.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

• Experience working in cross-functional and cross-geographical teams.

• Solid understanding of QE processes, test lifecycle, and automation best practices.

• Proficiency in tools like JIRA, Confluence, and other test/defect management tools.