Lead Python & Groovy Framework Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Framework Development:

  Design, enhance, and maintain automation frameworks using

  Python

  and

  Groovy

  .

• Mobile Automation:

  Implement and optimize automation solutions for mobile applications using

  Appium

  .

• Test Execution:

  Write, review, and execute test cases using

  Pytest

  and other automation tools.

• Version Control:

  Manage code repositories and workflows using

  Git

  .

• CI/CD Integration:

  Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.

• Debugging & Issue Resolution:

  Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize test scripts for stability and performance.

• Agile Practices:

  Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, and backlog grooming.

• Team Leadership:

  Mentor and guide junior automation engineers, ensuring best coding practices and quality standards.

• Collaboration:

  Work closely with developers, QA engineers, and product managers to ensure seamless automation integration.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Programming Languages:

  Python (Expert), Groovy (Proficient).

• Automation Tools:

  Appium, Pytest.

• Version Control:

  Git (branching, merging, pull requests).

• CI/CD:

  Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools.

• Debugging:

  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for debugging automation scripts.

• Methodologies:

  Agile & Scrum.

• Leadership:

  Proven experience in leading automation teams and driving automation strategies.

• Experience:

  7+ years of overall development/automation experience with at least 2 years in a lead role.

• Education:

  Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Selenium or other web automation frameworks.
  
• Knowledge of cloud-based test execution platforms (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).
  
• Exposure to API testing frameworks (e.g., REST Assured, Postman automation).
  
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for test environments.