Lead Quality Engineer

As a Senior Test Automation Engineer with over 9 years of experience in UI and API automation, you will be responsible for driving the testing strategy across various types of testing such as end-to-end, integration, performance, visual, and accessibility validation. Your main role will involve maintaining industry-leading quality throughout the release lifecycle. Your key responsibilities will include designing, developing, and maintaining automated test suites for UI and API validation, covering scenarios such as end-to-end, integration, and performance. You will lead test automation using Playwright for comprehensive coverage, including visual and snapshot-based testing. Furthermore, you will drive accessibility testing initiatives using leading automated tools and collaborate closely with development, QA, and product teams to ensure robust coverage. In this role, you will be required to author and maintain high-quality test cases and documentation in alignment with best practices. You will apply BDD principles and modern QA methodologies to design effective and maintainable tests. Additionally, you will participate in the full release management process, contribute to code reviews, and QA sign-offs. To be successful in this position, you should have at least 9 years of experience in UI and API test automation. You must possess proven hands-on expertise with Playwright, experience with visual and snapshot testing for UI validation, and demonstrated leadership in accessibility testing using automated tools. Strong command of QA methodologies, documentation, and release lifecycle management is essential, along with advanced skills in JavaScript and contemporary development workflows. Moreover, familiarity with both object-oriented and functional programming paradigms, experience working in cloud environments (such as GCP, Azure, or AWS), and excellent collaboration skills are required. Proficiency in spoken English is necessary for effective communication within cross-functional teams. Experience with Jenkins or any CI/CD tool, cloud experience (preferably GCP), and experience in ecommerce domains would be considered a plus. At Grid Dynamics, you will have the opportunity to work on bleeding-edge projects, collaborate with a highly motivated and dedicated team, enjoy a competitive salary, flexible schedule, benefits package including medical insurance and sports, participate in corporate social events, and avail professional development opportunities. Grid Dynamics, a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services, is committed to solving technical challenges and enabling positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, Grid Dynamics has offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.,