QA Automation Lead

Job Summary

QA Automation Engineer

4+ years of proven experience

Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the complete STLC (planning, test case design, execution, defect management, and closure) across concurrent projects.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for web applications, APIs, and backend systems.
• Perform functional, regression, smoke, and system integration testing, ensuring full coverage and efficient execution.
• Conduct API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or similar, validating request/response structures, data integrity, performance, and security.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to identify gaps, track defects, and enhance test coverage.
• Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster releases.
• Execute performance, load, and stress testing to validate system scalability and reliability.
• Document detailed test plans, strategies, and reports, ensuring clear communication of testing progress and quality metrics.
• Continuously improve test automation frameworks, strategies, and best practices.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in QA automation and software testing.
• Strong experience managing and executing STLC in multi-project environments.
• Hands-on experience with functional testing (web, mobile, backend) and solid test case design skills.
• Proficiency in automation tools such as Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or equivalent.
• Expertise in API testing using Postman, RestAssured, or similar frameworks.
• Experience working with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of scripting/programming languages (Python, Java, or JavaScript).
• Good understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) with hands-on exposure.
• Solid problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  

Nice To Have

• Experience with cloud-based test environments or Docker/Kubernetes.
• Exposure to performance and load testing tools such as JMeter or Gatling.
• Familiarity with security testing practices.
  

• Opportunity to own the QA function and contribute to building scalable testing systems.
• Work in a fast-paced, tech-driven team with real impact on product quality.
• 5-day work week, flexible working hours, and a collaborative culture.
• Health benefits and support for professional learning & upskilling.