QA Team Lead

Req number:

R7714

Employment type:

Full time

Worksite flexibility:

Hybrid

Who we are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

The QA Team Lead combines technical leadership with hands-on expertise in test automation, modern development frameworks, and AI integration, supporting our engineering teams to achieve operational excellence and scalable, secure, and performant solutions. The QA Team Lead is responsible for leading the team in executing product deliverables, implementing complex engineering solutions, and ensuring quality excellence for software systems and applications within the product portfolio.

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced QA Team Lead with a strong background in Playwright, AI-powered testing tools, and engineering principles to drive our testing strategies and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. This position will be full-time and hybrid in Makati City.

The ideal candidate should have excellent technical skills, initiative, and excellent communication skills. Candidates must be flexible to work varying hours to support global markets, be willing to travel when necessary and be capable of adapting to an ever-changing environment.

What You'll Do

• Establish robust testing frameworks and best practices centered around Playwright and AI-enhanced testing tools to ensure consistent quality across all projects

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated testing solutions for web applications, emphasizing Playwright-based testing and AI-powered testing assistants

• Mentor QA and engineering teams on test automation, AI tool integration, and modern testing methodologies; foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement

• Work closely with developers, architects, product managers, and data scientists to integrate AI-driven testing solutions into the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring seamless and efficient validation processes

• Identify opportunities to incorporate AI tools for test case generation, defect prediction, and intelligent test execution to enhance testing coverage and efficiency

• Focus on scalability, security, performance, and reliability of testing frameworks and underlying applications

• Continuously analyze testing metrics, troubleshoot issues, and improve automation coverage and effectiveness

• Keep abreast of advancements in AI, test automation, and web testing frameworks, integrating innovative solutions to improve testing practices

• Provide accurate estimates in collaboration with the product teams and ensure compliance with corporate standards and policies

• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor or management

What You'll Need

Required:

• 5+ years in software quality engineering, with substantial hands-on experience in test automation, especially with Playwright and AI-powered testing tools

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

• Deep knowledge of test automation frameworks, particularly Playwright

• Familiarity with AI/ML tools for testing (e.g., test case generation, defect prediction)

• Strong background in software engineering principles, CI/CD pipelines, and Experience with modern development frameworks and languages (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Python)

• Understanding of web application architectures, security best practices, and performance testing

• Test Automation & Frameworks: Expert in designing and implementing scalable automated tests with Playwright

• AI Integration: Experience leveraging AI/ML tools for testing purposes, such as test case generation, intelligent defect analysis, or predictive analytics

• Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Java for developing custom testing solutions

Preferred:

• Familiar with Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines to embed testing early and often

• Strong analytical skills to diagnose and resolve testing and automation issues

• Ability to articulate complex testing strategies, mentor team members, and collaborate across technical and business stakeholders

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing methodologies and tools

• Document testing processes, frameworks, and best practices

• Evaluate new testing tools and technologies, recommending adoption where appropriate

• Assist in integrating AI-driven testing solutions into existing development workflows

• Understand and manage resource allocation for testing initiatives

• Identify opportunities for automation to reduce testing costs and increase efficiency

• Track effort hours and ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions

• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] or (888) 824 – 8111.