Katalon Studio Lead

The company is seeking a Katalon Studio Lead to join their Quality Assurance team in Mumbai. As a QA Automation Lead, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automation test cases for UI and API using Katalon Studio. Your role will involve leading automation strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior testers to uphold software quality standards. You will play a crucial part in digital transformation initiatives and ensuring the performance, reliability, and scalability of lending and Salesforce-integrated platforms. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and execute automation test cases for UI and API using Katalon Studio. - Lead automation strategy and drive best practices for test design, test coverage, and execution. - Collaborate with product managers, developers, and QA team members to translate business requirements into test plans. - Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing support. - Maintain, review, and enhance existing test scripts for accuracy and efficiency. - Mentor junior QA team members in automation best practices and tool usage. - Ensure quality standards and compliance in manual and automated test environments. - Participate in defect triaging, test result analysis, and reporting. - Contribute to test documentation including test cases, plans, and execution reports. - Support regression testing and release validation efforts. Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). - 3-6 years of hands-on experience in automation testing, with at least 1+ year in Katalon Studio. - Solid understanding of UI and API testing methodologies. - Experience with REST/SOAP web services testing. - Familiarity with version control systems like Git and CI/CD pipelines. - Proficiency in test management tools such as JIRA, TestRail, or Zephyr. - Strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - ISTQB or other testing certifications are a plus. Key Skills Summary: - Katalon Studio Test Automation - UI and API Testing (REST/SOAP) - CI/CD Integration (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.) - Git Version Control - Test Management Tools (JIRA, Zephyr) - Agile/Scrum Practices - Mentorship and Team Leadership - Troubleshooting and Debugging. This is a full-time position requiring in-person work at the Mumbai location. If you have the required experience and skills, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dynamic Quality Assurance team.,