Experience: 12+ years Mandatory skills- Selenium, Python Job Description Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Testing Lead with deep expertise in Selenium automation using Python. The ideal candidate will be a quality champion who can lead the QA team, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive innovation through process improvements and modern automation strategies. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Selenium with Python. Lead end-to-end test planning, execution, and reporting activities across web, API, and backend systems. Perform both automation and manual testing where required, ensuring comprehensive test coverage. Conduct API testing using tools like Postman or custom Python scripts. Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines and integrate test automation into continuous delivery workflows. Generate and maintain test reports using Allure, Pytest, and related tools. Review and analyze business requirements, conduct impact assessments, and define regression scopes. Mentor junior QA team members and support collaboration with manual testers and developers. Act as the QA point of contact for senior leadership and stakeholders, sharing status updates and quality insights. Participate in Agile ceremonies – sprint planning, grooming, reviews, and retrospectives. Champion process improvements and recommend QA best practices. Explore and experiment with AI-driven tools to enhance testing efficiency and automation capabilities. Collaborate effectively with a distributed QA team, especially those based in India. Required Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. 12+ years of experience in software QA with solid exposure to both manual and automation testing. Strong hands-on expertise in Selenium WebDriver with Python. Proven experience designing, setting up, and maintaining automation frameworks from scratch. Experience with Allure Reports, Pytest, Jenkins, and Git. Proficient in API testing using Postman or Python-based REST automation. Deep understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to engage confidently with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Collaborative mindset with experience working across remote and India-based QA teams. Openness to learning and implementing AI-based testing tools and frameworks.