Quality Assurance Lead

Job Title: QA Automation Lead

Location: Coimbatore

Department: Engineering

Company Overview:

At AboveCloud9.AI, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that drive success

for our clients. Our mission is to build scalable and efficient systems that power our products

and services. We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Lead to join our dynamic

engineering team in Coimbatore and lead the team.

Job Summary:

As a QA Automation Lead, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of

automated testing frameworks and strategies across web, mobile, and API platforms. You

will be responsible for driving best practices in Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), API

testing, Mobile automation testing, Non-Functional Requirement (NFR) testing, and

Functional test automation. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the quality and reliability of

the software products by establishing a scalable automation infrastructure and mentoring QA

engineers..

Key Responsibilities:

● Automation Strategy & Leadership: Define and lead the automation testing

strategy across web, mobile, and API platforms, ensuring high levels of quality and

reliability.

● BDD Implementation: Drive the adoption of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

practices using tools like Cucumber or SpecFlow, ensuring alignment between

technical and business requirements.

● API Testing: Lead the development of automated API tests using tools such as

Postman, RestAssured, or SoapUI, ensuring backend services are robust and

perform as expected.

● Mobile Automation Testing: Design and implement mobile automation frameworks

for iOS and Android applications using tools such as Appium or XCUITest/Espresso.

● Functional Test Automation: Develop and maintain automated test scripts for

functional testing across web and mobile applications using frameworks like

Selenium, Cypress, or TestCafe.

● Non-Functional Testing: Lead efforts in NFR testing, ensuring testing for

performance, security, and scalability requirements are implemented and adhered to.

● Test Frameworks & Tools: Design and implement scalable, robust test automation

frameworks from scratch or enhance existing frameworks using industry-standard

tools and libraries.

● Defect Management: Identify, log, and track bugs using defect management tools

such as JIRA, ensuring defects are resolved promptly and efficiently.

● Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders

to ensure quality is embedded into the development process from the beginning.

● Mentorship & Training: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior QA engineers,

conducting code reviews and promoting best practices in test automation.

● Test Metrics & Reporting: Define and track key quality metrics to provide visibility

into the health and stability of the automation framework and product releases.

Required Qualifications:

● Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in QA automation with a proven track

record of leading automation initiatives.

● BDD Expertise: Strong experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

frameworks like Cucumber, SpecFlow, or JBehave, ensuring a clear understanding of

user stories and business requirements.

● API Testing: Expertise in automated API testing using tools such as Postman,

RestAssured, or SoapUI to validate the robustness of backend services.

● Mobile Automation Testing: Extensive experience in mobile test automation using

tools like Appium, XCUITest, or Espresso for both iOS and Android platforms.

● NFR Testing: Experience in Non-Functional Requirements (NFR) testing, with a

focus on performance, load, and security testing using tools like JMeter, LoadRunner,

or BlazeMeter.

● Programming Skills: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Java, Python or

JavaScript to create and maintain automation scripts.

● CI/CD Integration: Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, with experience

integrating automated tests into tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.

● Defect Tracking: Experience with defect tracking and test management tools such

as JIRA, TestRail, or qTest.

● Leadership & Mentorship: Proven leadership and mentoring skills, with a

commitment to developing junior engineers and fostering a collaborative

environment.

● Collaboration & Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills,

with the ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical team

Preferred Qualifications:

● Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Advanced degree is a plus.

● Experience: Proficiency with modern testing frameworks such as Selenium and

Cypress, alongside expertise in automation tools like Jenkins and TestNG for

continuous integration and testing. Strong skills in reporting tools such as Allure and

ReportPortal is a plus.

● Tools and Technologies: Familiarity with modern development tools, CI/CD

pipelines, and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Benefits:

Join our seed team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our company. Enjoy

unparalleled growth opportunities and collaborate with top Silicon Valley talent, benefiting

from expert guidance and mentorship as we build something extraordinary together. Other

benefits include:

● Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

● Medical insurance

● Provident fund with company match

● Paid time off and holidays

● Professional development and training opportunities

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to

careers@abovecloud9.ai with the subject line "QA Automation Lead Application - [Your

Name]". Please include a brief overview of your relevant experience and any notable

projects related to QA Automation.

AboveCloud9.AI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are

committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.