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Job ID : 1589856 Date Updated : April 27th, 2026
QA Automation Lead | Business Japanese

QA Automation Lead (AI) | Business‑Level Japanese Required

Location Tokyo - 23 Wards
Job Type Temporary
Salary 6 million yen ~ 8 million yen

Job Description

This role leads QA automation for advanced AI‑driven customer service platforms used across a large, diversified enterprise group. You will design automation frameworks from scratch while guiding QA best practices across multiple high‑impact products.

Client Details

Our client is a large multinational technology group operating across e‑commerce, fintech, logistics, digital content, and AI‑driven services. The organization is investing heavily in next‑generation Generative AI platforms to modernize customer engagement at enterprise scale.

Description

As part of the Quality Assurance function within an AI product organization, you will take a hands‑on lead role in ensuring product quality as solutions scale across multiple business units.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks from scratch
  • Creating and executing automated test cases using Python, Selenium, and Playwright
  • Leading and mentoring QA team members while driving automation strategy
  • Embedding quality into the CI/CD lifecycle in collaboration with engineers, product managers, and DevOps
  • Defining QA standards, processes, metrics, and best practices across projects
  • Analyzing test results, identifying defects, and driving continuous quality improvement
  • Participating in test planning, estimation, and code review activities
  • Advocating for testability throughout system design and implementation

Job Offer

  • Opportunity to work on enterprise‑scale AI products with real‑world impact
  • Collaborative, international team environment
  • Strong career exposure at the intersection of QA, automation, and Generative AI

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Serena Wu on +81 3 6627 6137.

General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level No experience
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level Business Level
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

Required experience and skills:

  • 5-7 years of experience in software testing with solid knowledge of QA methodologies and test lifecycles
  • Proven hands‑on experience building and enhancing automation frameworks
  • Strong proficiency in Python and automation tools such as Selenium and Playwright
  • Experience working with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
  • Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills
  • Clear communication and documentation abilities
  • Fluent English and business‑to‑native level Japanese
Nice to have:
  • Exposure to LLM‑based or AI/ML product testing
  • Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor)
  • Experience with performance or security testing
  • Knowledge of Docker and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards

Work Conditions

Job Type Temporary
Salary 6 million yen ~ 8 million yen
Industry Software

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