Software Quality Assurance Manager (C + Selenium)

As the QA Automation Manager at our company, you will play a crucial role in leading the QA automation team to ensure the delivery of high-quality software applications. Your technical expertise in UI and API automation, coupled with strong leadership skills, will be essential to manage and mentor a team of QA professionals effectively. Your comprehensive experience in automation frameworks, agile methodologies, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines will be key to your success in this role. This is a permanent position based in Pune. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead and manage the QA automation team, including setting goals, providing mentorship, and conducting performance reviews. - Devise test automation approach/strategy by suggesting and supporting the design and implementation of robust UI automation frameworks using Selenium and C#. - Support architects to create/implement/enhance automation framework. - Assist the team in developing and maintaining automated test scripts in Visual Studio, utilizing git for version control and Azure DevOps for project management. - Utilize BDD tools such as SpecFlow to ensure comprehensive test coverage and facilitate collaboration between development and QA teams. - Assist the team in conducting thorough API testing and developing automated test scripts using tools like RestSharp. - Take ownership of executing automation scripts in various environments as per plan. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute QA strategies, including development, product management, and stakeholders. - Manage and execute end-to-end project plans, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality releases. - Implement agile methodologies, including SAFe, to streamline testing processes and enhance team collaboration. - Demonstrate experience in product testing in an Agile environment, understanding the various stages of product release and required QA support. - Knowledge around integrating CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps to ensure seamless deployment and continuous testing. **Technical Requirements:** - Strong hands-on experience in UI automation using Selenium and C#. - Proficiency in Visual Studio, git, Azure, and Azure DevOps. - Experience with BDD frameworks such as SpecFlow or similar tools. - Proven expertise in API testing and automated testing. - Knowledge of API automation tools like RestSharp or similar. - Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, particularly with tools like Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar. **Soft Skills:** - Excellent communication skills and positive attitude. - Proven experience in people management, project management, and stakeholder management. - Experience of working in Agile methodology and SAFe model. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. **Experience and Skills:** - 12+ years of experience in QA automation, with at least 2 years in a managerial role. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Certification in agile methodologies (e.g., SAFe) is a plus. Please note that applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.,