AI Tooling Architecture: Evaluate and implement next-gen AI testing platforms (e.g., mabl, Testim, or autonomous agentic frameworks) to achieve self-healing test suites.
Workflow Automation: Design "Agentic Workflows" where AI agents handle test data generation, autonomous bug triaging, and documentation.
Velocity Optimization: Partner with QA team, DevOps and Engineering Leads to integrate AI gates into the CI/CD pipeline, reducing feedback loops from hours to minutes.
Framework Evolution: Maintain and scale existing frameworks (Javascript, Selenium, and Appium) while systematically migrating brittle components to AI-driven locators.
Cross-Platform Testing: End-to-end testing across Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), and API layers.
Performance & Security: Lead the implementation of automated performance "smoke tests" and basic security vulnerability scanning within the automation suite.
Lead the STLC: Drive the full Software Testing Life Cycle, from requirement analysis to production release.
Mentorship: Assist in code reviews for automation scripts and mentor junior engineers on prompt engineering for QA and advanced debugging.

Core Automation: 6-7 years of experience in test automation using Python, Java, or Javascript/TypeScript.
AI/LLM Knowledge: Hands-on experience using LLMs for test case generation or working with autonomous AI agents that utilize self-healing locators.
Testing Breadth: Proven expertise in:
Functional Testing: Regression, Sanity, and Integration.
Non-Functional: Load, Stress, and Accessibility (A11y) testing.
API Testing: Proficient with Postman, RestAssured, or similar.
Leadership & Soft Skills
2+ years in a Lead/Senior role: Experience leading a team of testers
Agile Mastery: Deep understanding of Sprint working and how to use AI to inflate Sprint Velocity.
Analytical Mindset: Ability to look at a test failure and distinguish between a "flaky" environment, an AI hallucination, and a genuine product defect.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience building custom AI wrappers for testing (using LangChain or similar).
Certification in Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
Background in Data-Driven Testing and managing large-scale synthetic datasets.

Remote first and flexible working
L&D
peer and platform learning
it’s at the heart of what we do
Home-working / Wellbeing allowance
Perkbox
wide ranging benefits; discounted shopping and services
Employee Assistance Programme
Private Medical Insurance
Gratuity Benefit
18 days annual leave + public holidays + your birthday off
12 days sick pay p/a
2 days Marriage Leave
5 days Bereavement Leave p/a
Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
Company socials
Employee recognition awards: Employee of the Month, Long service awards, Employee referral scheme

Lead Software Development Engineer in Test

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