Senior Quality Engineer - AI-Driven Test Automation Specialist

Senior Quality Engineer

Job Summary

GLG’s Technology business is seeking a highly technical Senior Quality Engineer to define and build a modern, AI-first quality engineering function from the ground up. We are not looking to build a large traditional QA team; instead, we want to establish a lean, highly specialized capability that uses Generative AI as a force multiplier.

This role will play a critical part in embedding automated quality gates within our CI/CD pipelines, designing GenAI-assisted automation frameworks, and enabling development teams to deliver high-quality software at scale. The ideal candidate is an architect-level automation expert with hands-on experience using modern AI tools to accelerate test creation, enhance test maintenance (self-healing), and drive intelligent root-cause analysis.

Position Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• AI-First Framework Architecture: Define and implement GenAI-assisted automation frameworks and continuous testing strategies across web, API, and integration layers.
• GenAI Tool Integration: Evaluate, integrate, and maintain modern AI testing tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot for code generation, Applitools for Visual AI, or autonomous platforms like Mabl/Testim) to accelerate test coverage.
• Synthetic Data & Scenarios: Leverage LLMs and prompt engineering to generate privacy-safe synthetic test data and comprehensive edge-case scenarios directly from user stories.
• Intelligent Pipeline Integration: Embed quality gates in the CI/CD pipeline (unit test execution, coverage enforcement, linting, and security scans) and define branching and PR workflows.
• Code Quality & PR Reviews: Review and approve pull requests with a focus on testability, code quality, and automation readiness.
• AI-Driven Analytics: Establish metrics and dashboards and use AI-driven failure clustering for faster root cause analysis (RCA) and post-implementation reviews (PIRs).
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate cross-functionally with Development, DevOps, and Release Management teams to maintain quality and control throughout the software lifecycle , supporting the Software Change Management process.

Position Requirements:

• 6–9 years of experience in software QA, with a proven track record of architecting and scaling test automation frameworks from scratch.
• Advanced coding skills in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Java.
• Hands-on experience building frameworks using modern, AI-friendly tools like Playwright or Cypress.
• Applied experience with Generative AI tools in a software engineering context (e.g., GitHub Copilot, advanced prompt engineering, leveraging LLMs for code/test generation).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps) and PR-based testing workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the technical depth to mentor engineering teams on shift-left quality practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing AI-native, self-healing testing platforms (e.g., Roost.ai, Mabl, Testim, Applitools).
• Solid understanding of Change Management and ITIL processes.
• Familiarity with test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr) and defect tracking via JIRA.
• Exposure to audit or compliance-driven environments (ISO27001, SOC2).

 

About GLG / Gerson Lehrman Group

GLG is the world’s leading platform for trusted human expertise. We connect global decision-makers—from hedge fund managers and private equity partners to strategy leaders at Fortune 500s—with the specific, authoritative voices required to answer their most critical questions.

At GLG, you are an extension of our clients' core teams. You will work at the intersection of industries and global markets, navigating high-stakes challenges across the full spectrum of their strategic initiatives. Operating within the industry’s most trusted research environment, you’ll help our clients capture the nuanced perspectives that drive smarter, faster business outcomes.

We are a global team of pragmatic problem-solvers who mirror the intensity of the markets we serve. If you are driven by intellectual curiosity and a bias toward action, join us in reinventing the industry we invented.

Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. (“GLG”) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, religion, color, marital status, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Experience Level

Senior Level