AI & Automation Transformation Lead

InfinityQuest Limited; Midsomer Norton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in the UK is seeking a visionary Quality Engineering Transformation Leader to drive the transformation of their large-scale testing organization. You will lead the shift from traditional testing to AI-enabled practices, implementing innovative tooling and automation frameworks to enhance quality. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, with strong leadership in AI strategies and automation in enterprise environments. This role promises a collaborative culture focused on innovation and a commitment to redefine the future of Quality Engineering.

Qualifications

• 15 years in Quality Engineering, with 5 years in leadership roles driving transformation.
• Proven track record of implementing AI and automation strategies.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium, Cypress, and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year transformation roadmap.
• Drive automation maturity across various testing types.
• Partner with leaders to embed quality into the development lifecycle.

Skills

AI

Selenium

Cypress

CI/CD

DevOps

Cloud

Playwright

Security

Tools

AI-based testing tools

Automation frameworks

Job description

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year transformation roadmap to transition from conventional testing to AI-driven QE practices.
• Align transformation initiatives with organizational goals, ensuring measurable business outcomes.
• Introduce and scale AI-powered testing solutions (e.g., predictive analytics, self-healing scripts, intelligent test generation).
• Drive automation maturity across functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive tooling strategy for test automation, AI-based test optimization, and continuous quality.
• Evaluate, select, and integrate best-in‑class tools and platforms to support AI-enabled QE.
• Lead cultural and skill transformation within the QE organization, fostering innovation and continuous learning.
• Design and deliver enablement programs for upskilling teams on AI, ML, and advanced automation practices.
• Partner with engineering, product, and business leaders to embed quality into the development lifecycle.
• Act as a thought leader and evangelist for AI-driven QE across the enterprise.
• Define KPIs to measure transformation success (e.g., automation coverage, defect leakage, cycle time reduction).
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on progress, challenges, and ROI.

Technologies

• AI
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Cypress
• DevOps
• Support
• Playwright
• Security
• Selenium

More: We are seeking a visionary Quality Engineering (QE) Transformation Leader to drive the evolution of our large-scale testing organization, consisting of 350 professionals, from traditional testing strategies to AI-enabled, automation-first approaches. This role will spearhead the adoption of cutting‑edge AI technologies, modern automation frameworks, and innovative tooling strategies to deliver superior quality at speed and scale. We offer a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged, and our commitment to transformation will redefine the future of Quality Engineering.

Qualifications

• 15 years in Quality Engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership roles driving large-scale transformation.
• Proven track record of implementing AI and automation strategies in enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts applied to software testing.
• Hands‑on experience with automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright), AI-based testing tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exceptional ability to influence and lead cross‑functional teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Preferred: Exposure to cloud-native testing, DevOps, and continuous quality practices.
• Certifications in AI/ML or advanced test automation.