Associate Software Test Architect / Lead (Automation)

Role Overview: You are being sought after to join the Automation QA team in Ahmedabad as an Associate Software Test Architect / Lead. Your role will involve designing, implementing, and leading test automation strategies for large-scale and complex projects. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong technical expertise, leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of quality assurance best practices. Key Responsibilities: - Define and drive the test automation strategy and framework for multiple projects. - Collaborate with development, QA, and DevOps teams to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines. - Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and reusable test automation solutions. - Evaluate, select, and implement appropriate automation tools and technologies. - Lead a team of test engineers; mentor and guide them to ensure high-quality deliverables. - Review and optimize existing test frameworks and scripts. - Participate in architecture and design discussions to ensure testability and quality. - Prepare documentation related to test strategies, plans, and results. - Ready to adjust work shifts as per the project requirements. - Participate in special projects/assignments and perform additional tasks as assigned. Qualification Required: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or a related field. - 6-8 years of overall experience in software testing with a strong focus on automation. - Proven experience in leading test automation efforts for enterprise-level applications. - Expertise in automation tools/frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Katalon Studio, Cypress, TestNG, JUnit, Appium, Postman, JMeter, Testsigma, etc. - Solid understanding of programming languages like Java or JavaScript. - Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps). - Familiarity with test management tools like JIRA, TestRail, or Zephyr. - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems. - Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.,