Lead QA Engineering AI & Automation

QA Engineering Manager – AI & Automation

Position Overview

We are looking for a hands-on QA Engineering Manager to lead the transformation of quality engineering using AI-assisted testing, automation and modern QA practices. The role will focus on scalable test automation, intelligent regression testing, AI-assisted test case generation, defect analysis and root-cause analysis for our insurance technology platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the QA automation and AI-driven quality engineering strategy.
• Build and maintain scalable end-to-end test automation using Playwright.
• Use Claude/GenAI tools for test case generation, automation development and test maintenance.
• Develop AI-assisted regression testing and change-impact-based test selection.
• Use AI to support defect analysis, duplicate detection and root-cause analysis.
• Automate functional, API, integration and end-to-end testing.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Build reusable QA frameworks, tools and automation accelerators.
• Work closely with Product, BA, Engineering and Architecture teams to improve quality and test coverage.
• Mentor QA engineers and drive adoption of AI-assisted testing practices.

AI / GenAI Experience

• Hands-on experience with Claude or Claude Code and other AI tools for software testing.
• Experience with AI-assisted test case and test data generation.
• Experience using AI for Playwright automation creation and maintenance.
• Experience with AI-assisted regression analysis and test prioritization.
• Experience with AI-assisted defect analysis and RCA.
• Understanding of prompt engineering, context engineering and AI agents.
• MCP, RAG or AI agent experience is an advantage.

Required Technical Skills

12 -15+ years of QA / Quality Engineering experience.

5+ years of QA leadership or management experience.

Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and test automation.

Strong API, integration and end-to-end testing experience.

Programming/scripting skills and SQL/database testing.

CI/CD, Git and Agile/Scrum experience.

Experience designing and managing automation frameworks.

Insurance / Domain Experience

Experience in P&C insurance, InsurTech or insurance technology platforms is preferred.

Experience with policy administration, product configuration, rating, underwriting or rules engines is highly desirable.

Experience testing insurance product configurations, rating rules and end-to-end policy workflows is an advantage.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on and outcome-oriented leadership style.
• Ability to work closely with Product, BA, Engineering, Architecture and business teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to introduce AI-enabled ways of working and mentor teams.