QA Automation Lead (Python & Playwright Expert, 6 To 9 Years)

QA Automation Lead (Python & Playwright Specialist) 6 to 9 Years | Cora Systems (India Team)

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About the Role

QA Automation Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain

  Playwright automation frameworks

  (UI & API).
• Write

  end-to-end automation scripts

  for new features and regression suites.
• Lead & mentor automation engineers; review scripts and enforce best practices.
• Own automation strategy, planning, and execution for sprints & releases.
• Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines (Git / DevOps).
• Perform functional, regression, and API automation as needed.
• Collaborate with Product, Development, and PMO teams to understand workflows.
• Ensure quality metrics and complete automation coverage for complex PPM modules.
  

Required Skills

• 6+ years of QA experience

  with

  4+ years in automation

  .
• Strong hands-on experience in

  Playwright

  (TypeScript / JavaScript / Python).
• Ability to

  build automation frameworks

  from scratch (mandatory).
• Strong in UI + API automation (Postman, Playwright API).
• Good understanding of SDLC, STLC, defect lifecycle, Agile methodologies.
• Experience working with

  Azure DevOps / Jira

  for test management.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Experience mentoring and guiding 2 -5 team members.
  

Good to Have

• Automation experience in SaaS / cloud-based platforms.
• Knowledge of Project Management or PPM tools (MS Project, Primavera, Monday.com, Asana, Jira, etc.).
• Experience with jBehave, Allure reporting, and DevOps toolchains

Work Model & Employment Terms

• Hybrid model:

  4 days WFH + 1 day office (Bagalur, Bangalore)

• Shift:

  UK Shift

• Contract:

  6 months Full-time conversion based on performance

• Compensation:

  15 to 28 LPA (based on experience for the right candidate)

Why Join Us?

• Work directly with global teams in Ireland & US ; Global Exposure
• Build automation for an enterprise-grade SaaS product
• Fast-growth India expansion team
• High-ownership lead role