Test Lead
Posted 26 Jul 2026
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- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
Compensation
No salary listed for this role.
Role speciality
AI TestingTest Automation
Useful technologies
FunctionizeJavaMablMicrosoft AzureOracle ERPPlaywrightPythonSAPSeleniumSQLTestimTestsigma
Preferred qualifications
CertificationsISTQB
Role Summary
The Test Lead is responsible for defining the test strategy and leading automation execution for AI-enabled applications. The role provides technical leadership and ensures consistent quality across UI, API, and data layers.
Key Responsibilities
- Define an automation-first, end-to-end test strategy covering AI agents, orchestration layers, backend APIs, and UI applications.
- Lead and govern Selenium and/or Playwright-based automation frameworks across multi-agent workflows, APIs, and portals.
- Provide technical guidance and conduct code reviews for Java- and Python-based automation implementations.
- Oversee testing across AI agents and services supporting end-to-end automated and analytical workflows.
- Review and guide AI testing coverage, including prompt testing, guardrail validation, response accuracy, and reasoning checks.
- Ensure adequate test coverage for the System Under Test (SUT).
- Lead regression planning, defect triage, root cause analysis (RCA), reporting, and release sign-offs.
- Mentor test engineers and ensure consistent QA standards, best practices, and automation quality.
Requirements
Required Skills (Must Have)
- Strong automation development experience
- Proficiency in Java or Python
- Expertise in Selenium and/or Playwright frameworks
- Experience in API automation and SQL-based data validation
- Hands-on knowledge of at least one AI testing tool (e.g., Testsigma, Testim, Mabl, or Functionize)
- Understanding of cloud-based platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure)
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience testing GenAI and Agentic AI solutions across production, client-facing, or enterprise systems, including involvement in test coordination and review activities
Good to Have
- ERP / Accounts Payable knowledge (e.g., Oracle ERP, SAP)
- ISTQB certification