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Digitas North America · 10 hours ago

Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$112K/yr - $161K/yr

Digitas North America is a Networked Experience Agency focused on creating magnetic experiences for brands. They are seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Engineer to oversee QA automation activities, define QA strategy, and improve testing processes across digital initiatives.

Marketing & Advertising

Responsibilities

Lead QA automation activities across a range of digital initiatives

Define and evolve QA strategy, frameworks, and tooling

Oversee testing of web applications, APIs, and integrated platforms

Incorporate AI-driven testing approaches to improve coverage, speed, and defect detection

Build and grow automation capability while mentoring engineers across geographically distributed QA teams

Regularly interface with senior leadership and represent automation goals within the context of broader organizational objectives

Provide guidance to automation team members on adopting new tools, improving reliability, and scaling automation coverage

Lead the definition, execution, and maintenance of standardized automation QA processes, methodologies, and reporting

Design and implement robust automation frameworks using modern tools and best practices

Drive QA process improvements using industry best practices and emerging technologies

Stay current on digital technologies, testing trends, and AI-assisted QA techniques to support innovation and client demands

Represent the QA capability in cross-organizational meetings and client-facing discussions

Hire, train, and mentor QA engineers and automation resources

Lead and facilitate automation development across geographically distributed QA teams in fast-paced, agile environments

Qualification

Python-based automation frameworksMicrosoft PlaywrightAI-assisted testingSelenium WebDriverAPI testingCI/CD integrationTest strategyPerformance testingAccessibility testingCommunication skills

Required

Strong hands-on experience with Python-based automation frameworks

Experience with Microsoft Playwright for: Cross-browser UI automation, End-to-end workflow validation, API and backend service testing, Parallel execution and CI/CD integration

Experience with Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, or similar tools as part of broader automation ecosystems

API testing using tools/frameworks such API Postman, REST clients, or custom Python scripts

Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.)

Experience applying AI-assisted testing techniques, such as: Test case generation or optimization using LLMs, Intelligent test selection and maintenance, Log analysis and defect pattern detection

Familiarity with validating AI-powered systems, including: Model outputs and prompt-driven workflows, Deterministic vs. probabilistic behavior, Bias, hallucination, and regression testing

Understanding of responsible AI principles, governance, and risk management in QA contexts

Expertise in test strategy for complex, integrated digital platforms

Strong understanding of functional, regression, performance, accessibility, and security testing

Experience leading QA for large-scale web applications and enterprise platforms

Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable QA solutions

Strong communication skills for collaborating with developers, product owners, and stakeholders