QA Lead

Job Title: QA Lead (AI-Driven Quality Engineering) Location: Secaucus, NJ (3 Days Onsite) Duration: 12 Months Role Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced QA / Quality Engineering Lead with strong retail domain expertise to drive end-to-end quality delivery. This role requires a leader who can balance BAU execution with QE transformation initiatives, including the adoption of AI-driven quality engineering practices. Key Responsibilities: Lead QA/QE teams and own overall quality outcomes across releases and programs Manage day-to-day BAU activities including planning, execution, defect management, and release readiness Conduct QE assessments and define continuous improvement and transformation roadmaps Drive and optimize test automation strategy across UI, API, and end-to-end testing Champion adoption of AI-assisted QE practices to enhance speed, efficiency, and coverage Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and DevOps teams to embed quality early in the lifecycle Provide clear visibility into quality metrics, risks, and status to stakeholders Required Skills & Experience: Must Have: 10–14 years of experience in QA / Quality Engineering Proven experience leading QA teams in Agile and DevOps environments Strong hands-on experience with automation tools such as: Selenium Playwright Cypress (Exposure to Tricentis Tosca is a plus) Solid experience in API and integration testing Experience conducting QA/QE assessments and defining improvement roadmaps Ability to manage BAU delivery alongside transformation initiatives Good to Have: Experience with AI-led or intelligent QE practices Experience driving QE transformation / modernization programs Exposure to cloud-based testing and CI/CD pipelines Experience working with distributed (onshore/offshore) teams