QA Automation - Lead

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QA Engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, high performance, and accountability.
• Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and career development planning for team members.
• Act as a technical escalation point for the team, providing guidance and problem-solving support.
• Champion best practices in testing methodologies and quality assurance across the team.

2. Technical Skills

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust, scalable, and reliable automated test frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript.
• Drive the integration of automated tests into the Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on automation test results, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in Playwright and TypeScript ecosystems, advocating for upgrades and new features where beneficial.
• Implement strategies for effective test data management within automation frameworks.
• Hands-on experience integrating automated test suites into Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.

3. Stakeholder Management & Communication:

• Collaborate effectively with product managers to understand requirements and translate them into robust test scenarios.

4. Innovation & Process Improvement:

• Demonstrate a strong flair for innovation: Proactively research, evaluate, and implement new testing tools, technologies, and methodologies (e.g., AI/ML in testing, shift-left/shift-right strategies, performance monitoring tools).
• Establish and track key quality metrics and KPIs, using data to inform decisions and report on the overall health of the product.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in QA, with at least 2+ years in a lead or managerial role, responsible for direct reports.
• Expert-level proficiency in developing and maintaining automated test frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript.
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, specifically integrating and managing automated tests within Azure DevOps.
• Deep understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes within an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Proven ability to strategize, plan, and execute testing for complex software systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor a team.