Automation Test Lead

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of test automation frameworks and strategies for desktop and web applications
• Drive automation efforts across functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including development, product management, and DevOps to prepare comprehensive test plans
• Identify, assess, and communicate risks and quality concerns to stakeholders in a timely manner
• Provide clear and concise reporting on test progress, automation coverage, and defect metrics
• Mentor and guide junior QA engineers and automation testers to build team capabilities
• Evaluate and adopt new tools, technologies, and methodologies to continuously improve automation practices
• Ensure alignment of automation strategies with project timelines and business objectives
• Conduct code reviews for test scripts and enforce best practices in automation development
• Collaborate with CI/CD teams to integrate automated tests into deployment pipelines
• Travel to different project sites or client locations as needed to support testing activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on test automation
• Proven experience leading automation teams and driving automation strategies
• Strong proficiency in automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, pytest)
• Experience with desktop application testing using tools such as WinAppDriver, TestComplete, or FlaUI)
• Expertise in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript)
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated tests
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, JIRA)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies, tools, and domains – a quick learner
• Willingness to travel as required by project needs
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Preferred Skills

• ISTQB Advanced Level certification or similar professional qualification
• Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured)
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner)
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)