Quality Engineering Lead – Automation Architect

Perseus Group, Constellation Software

. Own POMS' test automation strategy and roadmap .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$117,000 - CA$143,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and leading scalable test automation frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript, while fostering a culture of quality ownership and continuous improvement within QA teams. Proficient in integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and utilizing quality metrics to drive performance and decision-making.

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Playwright Framework ExpertiseTest Automation Strategy DevelopmentCI/CD Pipeline IntegrationQuality Metrics and KPI UtilizationTeam Leadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Test AutomationTypeScriptJavaScriptAPI TestingSQLDebuggingCode ReviewAI-Assisted Testing ToolsPerformance Testing MethodologiesSecurity Testing Methodologies

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

PlaywrightSeleniumCypressAzure DevOpsGitHub ActionsJenkins

Industry Keywords

Software Quality AssuranceAgile EnvironmentsRegulated IndustriesGxP21 CFR Part 11

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCypressJavaScriptJenkinsSeleniumSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own POMS' test automation strategy and roadmap
Serve as technical lead for the Playwright framework, automation standards, coding guidelines, and review practices
Design and build scalable Playwright suites in TypeScript
Organize workflow-based testing suites across functional, API, integration, and end-to-end testing
Assess manual test inventory and prioritize tests for automation, redesign, consolidation, manual execution, or retirement
Partner with Development and DevOps to enhance automated regression pipelines and environment, test-data, and parallel-execution strategies
Apply AI-assisted tools to test generation, maintenance, coverage analysis, and defect identification
Build, mentor, and develop a QA team
Establish standards, coaching, delegation, and ownership models for scalable automation
Set goals, performance expectations, and career development plans; support hiring, onboarding, and succession planning
Foster quality ownership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Champion shift-left and risk-based testing
Participate in requirements, design, and architecture reviews
Define data-driven release readiness criteria and quality gates
Own QA for all software releases
Build operational and executive dashboards and KPIs covering automation coverage, defect escape rates, release readiness, and team performance
Lead root cause analysis of escaped defects and implement preventive improvements
Support validation and compliance activities within a regulated software environment
Establish a baseline quality scorecard and show measurable KPI gains within 12 months
Increase automated coverage of core and critical product areas
Deliver reliable, fast, and maintainable automated regression on every build
Enable the QA team to produce automation at scale
Detect defects earlier and improve release confidence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of software quality assurance and testing experience
Expert-level experience building enterprise-scale test automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or comparable tools
Strong TypeScript or JavaScript skills
Strong software engineering skills, including Git, API testing, SQL, debugging, and code review
Experience integrating automated regression testing into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or comparable platforms
Experience scaling automation capability through coaching, standards, and delegation
Proven use of quality metrics, dashboards, and KPIs to drive decisions and outcomes
Experience testing complex web-based enterprise applications in Agile environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Hands-on experience building substantial Playwright suites in TypeScript preferred
Experience leading QA teams or large-scale testing initiatives preferred
Experience in regulated industries, including GxP and 21 CFR Part 11, preferred
Experience working across mixed TFVC and Git environments, including migration to Git, preferred
Demonstrated success transforming a predominantly manual QA organization into an automation-heavy one preferred
Experience using AI or machine learning to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness preferred
Knowledge of performance and security testing methodologies preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity and inclusive work environment
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities