Quality Assurance Automation Engineer-AI Driven

12th Wonder

Pune, INonsitePosted Jun 11, 2026

Skills

azure devopsjavascriptplaywrightseleniumjenkinscypressgithubgitlabpythonazurecicdjavallmc#

About the role

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Automation QA Engineer – AI & Quality Engineering Lead to drive the next generation of intelligent test automation within our organization. This role will lead the adoption of AI-powered quality engineering practices, modern automation frameworks, and data-driven testing strategies across multiple products and teams.

The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader with deep expertise in automation, AI-assisted testing, quality strategy, and team mentorship. You will play a key role in transforming traditional QA processes into scalable, intelligent, and highly efficient quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of AI-driven test automation frameworks and quality engineering strategies

Drive adoption of intelligent testing solutions including self-healing automation, AI-generated test cases, predictive analytics, and risk-based testing

Define and establish automation standards, best practices, and scalable QA processes across teams

Evaluate and implement modern AI-based testing tools and platforms

Collaborate with engineering, product management, DevOps, and leadership teams to improve product quality and release efficiency

Lead automation architecture discussions and guide technical direction for QA initiatives

Mentor and develop QA engineers in automation, AI-assisted testing, and modern quality engineering practices

Build and maintain scalable automation solutions for web, mobile, API, and backend systems

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing manual effort and improving release confidence

Provide leadership visibility through quality metrics, automation coverage, defect trends, and predictive quality insights

Support CI/CD integration and shift-left testing initiatives

Participate in strategic planning for long-term quality transformation initiatives

Required Qualifications

4+ years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation

Experience managing or mentoring QA and automation teams

Hands-on experience with AI-powered automation and intelligent testing platforms

Strong expertise in automation frameworks for UI, API, and integration testing

Experience implementing scalable automation architecture and enterprise QA strategies

Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud-based testing

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence engineering best practices

Technical Skills

AI-assisted testing and intelligent automation tools

Self-healing automation frameworks

Test case generation using AI/LLM technologies

Predictive defect analysis and risk-based testing

Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, or similar frameworks

API automation and performance testing

Programming experience in Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#

Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD tools

Test management and reporting platforms

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading enterprise QA transformation initiatives

Exposure to machine learning concepts applied to software testing

Experience with GenAI-based productivity tools for engineering and QA workflows

Experience working in Agile and scaled Agile environments

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

What We’re Looking For

A strategic thinker who can modernize QA practices using AI and automation

A technical leader who can influence teams and drive quality culture

Someone passionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and scalable engineering practices

A mentor who can elevate team capabilities and foster technical growth

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

How many years of experience do you have in Automation Testing?

Which automation tools/frameworks have you worked on? (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, etc.)

Do you have hands-on experience in API Automation Testing? If yes, mention tools used.

Which programming languages are you comfortable with? (Java, Python, JavaScript, C#)

Have you worked with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab?

Have you built or maintained automation frameworks? Please explain briefly.

Do you have experience with AI-powered testing or intelligent automation tools?

What is your experience with Agile/Scrum methodology?

Have you mentored junior QA engineers or led QA initiatives?

Are you comfortable working from Pune on-site setup?

What is your current CTC ?

What is your expected CTC?

What is your notice period?

Language:

English (Required)

Work Location: In person

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