QA Lead (Automation & Manual Testing) – iLabs Sri Lanka | Battaramulla

QA Lead (Automation & Manual)

📍 Battaramulla, Colombo  ·  🕐 Full-Time  ·  🏢 Onsite  ·  💼 IT & Technology

About iLabs

iLabs is a global software product engineering company headquartered in Sri Lanka, with deep roots in the US Silicon Valley. Founded in 2012, iLabs delivers world-class solutions in Web, eCommerce, Mobile, AI/ML, and Cloud technologies, serving industries such as fintech, edtech, medtech, martech, and hospitality. Their in-house ventures include Cloud of Goods — a fast-growing eCommerce rental marketplace — and Xenia, a customizable web platform for modern businesses.

Role Overview

iLabs is looking for a seasoned QA Lead (Automation & Manual) to drive end-to-end quality strategy across complex web platforms and ensure high-quality, scalable releases. You will own the test architecture using Playwright, leverage AI tools like Claude and Copilot to accelerate test coverage, and lead a high-performance QA team.

Shift: 9am – 6pm (Sri Lanka Time)
Location: Battaramulla (Onsite)
Experience Required: 5+ years

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end QA strategy ensuring high-quality, scalable releases with minimal defects and faster time-to-market across complex web and platform systems
• Own test architecture using Playwright; design, build, and maintain robust automation frameworks and execute comprehensive manual test strategies
• Leverage AI tools (Claude, Copilot) to generate test cases, optimize scripts, and accelerate QA productivity and coverage
• Partner with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to embed quality early and enable continuous testing within CI/CD pipelines
• Lead, mentor, and upskill QA engineers; enforce best practices, code quality standards, and high-performance delivery culture
• Establish quality metrics, dashboards, and reporting to drive data-backed decisions and continuous improvement
• Identify risks proactively, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure production stability through rigorous validation cycles
• Champion test optimization, reduce execution time, and improve coverage through intelligent automation and AI-driven approaches

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance and Test Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency in Playwright with strong capability in both automation and manual testing
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools, version control systems, API testing tools, and modern test management platforms
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, SDLC, and quality engineering best practices
• Strong problem-solving mindset, high ownership, and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills