Quality Assurance Automation Lead

Lead Automation Engineer will be responsible for implementation of automated testing strategies across Web applications, API's, and Databases to ensure software quality and reliability. The role requires a deep understanding of various testing methodologies and tools to ensure robust, scalable, and high-quality software delivery and driving continuous improvement in quality space.

• Create and maintain a robust test automation framework that integrates with existing development processes and supports Web, API and database testing.
• Lead the automation of functional and regression tests for web applications.
• Design and implement automated tests for restful and graphql APIs.
• Develop automated test scripts to validate database operations including data integrity checks, crud operations and verify that data stored in db meets business requirement.
• Oversee, mentor & guide QA Automation Engineers in testing methodology, tools and frameworks.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead in designing and implementing robust testing strategy to enhance quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate with development team to define test requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Evaluate existing frameworks and recommend & implement enhancements for better efficiency.
• Develop and maintain robust test automation framework that integrates with existing development processes and supports Web, API and database testing.
• Write and execute automated test scripts for Web, API and database testing.
• Analyze test outcomes, report defects and track issues through the defect management to ensure timely resolution.
• Conduct code reviews and optimize automation processes.
• Backlog management, coordination on automation for teams on demand, devops collaboration.
• Drive continuous improvement initiative within the qa processes and advocate best practices in qa.
• Oversee, mentor & guide QA Automation Engineers in testing methodology, tools and frameworks.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure timely and effective delivery of software.
• Adhere to all organizational and IT policies and processes for software development and project management.
• Explore innovative technology trends and apply them in appropriate scenarios to deliver value to Team, Customer and Organization
• Help the Technical/Project Manager identify and allocate the right resources, considering the project needs, skill set and aptitude of the resources.
• Contribute to Organizational knowledge base thus bringing in reusability and reducing operational cost.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of overall IT experience in test automation.
• Proficiency in programming languages (.Net/C#, Java, Python) and SQL.
• Expertise in setting up automated testing frameworks for Web,API and Db testing.
• Extensive experience with automation framework like Selenium, Cucumber and unit testing framework.
• Expertise in automating API's using Postman/Rest Assured.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure Devops) to integrate automated tests into development pipeline.
• Proficiency in working with version control system like GIT, Azure devops.
• 4+ years of experience working as an Automation Lead or any similar role with capability and strong desire to be a lead in an Agile environment.
• Experience working as a direct point of contact with the business and/or key stakeholders.
• Experience working in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills with strong interpersonal & influencing skills and ability to effect change in a matrix managed organization.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize workload, drive to multiple deadlines, and focus on results.
• Understanding Azure Cloud platform would be beneficial.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Visio, and PowerPoint.

Education & Certifications:

• Engineering Graduate or BSc in Computer Science/Information Science or Equivalent.
• ISTQB certifications would be a plus.
• Agile certifications would be a plus.

Please Note:

• Regular work hours: 11.00 AM to 8.00 PM IST, with flexibility in work hours
• Individuals must be available to work US Eastern Standard Time hours as a business requirement.
• This position allows Hybrid work schedule which requires the individual to be in office 3 days a week.