Test Automation Lead

As a Test Automation Lead, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks with a focus on Playwright. Your expertise in Playwright will be essential in leading the implementation of end-to-end automated testing strategies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test strategies, ensuring high coverage of regression and smoke suites through scalable, reusable test automation frameworks for web-based platforms. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end automated testing strategies using Playwright - Develop and maintain scalable, reusable test automation frameworks for web-based platforms - Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA analysts to define test strategies - Own CI/CD pipeline integration for test automation and ensure high coverage of regression and smoke suites - Identify quality metrics and build dashboards to monitor test performance, defects, and release readiness - Coach and mentor junior QA engineers, conduct code reviews, and best practice sessions - Investigate test failures, triage defects, and ensure timely resolution of quality issues - Work closely with DevOps and Security teams to align automation with CI/CD and compliance practices Required Skills & Experience: - Minimum 7 years of experience in QA/testing with at least 2 years in a lead role - Expertise in Playwright (JavaScript or TypeScript preferred) for web automation testing - Strong understanding of test automation best practices, frameworks, and tools (Selenium, Cypress, etc. is a plus) - Solid knowledge of REST API testing using tools like Postman or REST Assured - Hands-on experience with Git, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD tools - Good grasp of Agile/Scrum processes and BDD/TDD methodologies - Experience working with modern web applications and microservices architecture - Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in performance and security testing is a plus - ISTQB or equivalent certification is an advantage - Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS/Azure) and containerized testing (Docker) Please note that the job description is focused on your role as a Test Automation Lead with expertise in Playwright and a strong background in automation frameworks.,