Position Summary:

A Lead Test Automation Engineer responsible for building scalable automation frameworks and AI-assisted testing capabilities, driving quality engineering practices, and enabling disciplined, test-first delivery. The role focuses on mentoring developers, improving adoption of automated and AI-driven testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, high-quality releases.

Job Responsibilities:
Build and scale automation frameworks for AI and enterprise platforms
Embed AI-driven testing (self-healing, test generation) to improve coverage
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (unit, API, UI)
Drive shift-left quality and enforce testing standards/governance
Mentor developers and increase automation adoption
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partner stakeholders
Track quality metrics and ensure stable, reliable releases

Knowledge and skills (general and technical):
Strong Java fundamentals
Hands-on Playwright experience (UI/API automation)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Enterprise (preferred)
Valuable collaboration and mentoring skills

Experience:




6–8 years’ experience building and driving test automation frameworks, including AI-driven testing

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee perks and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Our purpose is straightforward - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

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