Agentic AI QA Engineering Manager (Director - Quality Engineering & Automation)

Capgemini • Atlanta, GA

5d • $160,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on QA Engineering Manager to lead the transformation of Quality Engineering by advancing test automation and introducing AI/LLM-driven (agentic) testing capabilities. This role will focus on assessing and modernizing an existing QA function, increasing automation maturity, and establishing a more engineering-driven testing model. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in automation, scripting, and QA leadership, along with exposure to emerging AI-driven testing approaches.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience in Quality Engineering / QA Automation
• Experience leading QA teams within large-scale Agile environments
• Strong hands-on expertise with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress)
• Proficiency in test scripting and development (Java, Python, or similar)
• Experience with web, mobile, and API testing
• Exposure to AI/LLM-based testing or automation enhancements
• Experience integrating automated testing within CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of QA processes, defect management, and testing strategies
• Ability to operate effectively in structured, regulated environments (financial services experience preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with agentic AI concepts (multi-agent systems, self-healing automation, human-in-the-loop validation)
• Background in improving or scaling QA functions from low to high automation maturity
• Familiarity with modern AI-enabled QA tools and frameworks

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current QA processes and identify opportunities to improve automation, efficiency, and coverage
• Lead the transition from manual testing to an automation-first approach
• Design and implement scalable automated test frameworks across web, mobile, and API applications
• Introduce and evolve AI-assisted/LLM-based testing approaches (test generation, optimization, self-healing test scripts)
• Translate business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria into automated test assets
• Establish best practices for integrating AI into QA within enterprise constraints
• Partner with engineering teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure alignment between QA strategy and product delivery, user journeys, and business outcomes
• Contribute hands-on to test automation development and scripting
• Lead and mentor QA engineers, driving a more engineering-focused culture
• Balance hands-on technical contributions with team leadership responsibilities
• Improve team effectiveness and delivery through better tooling, processes, and standards
• Ensure QA practices align with enterprise risk, controls, and audit requirements
• Implement validation checkpoints and maintain high standards for test quality and reliability

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed