Test Automation Lead

PURPOSE

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 understand requirements and 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.

YOUR SKILLS AND 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)

CHALLENGES OF THE POSITION

• CIMET will grow massively over the next 2 years, we need to build and onboard a team of high-performing people to enable the planned growth to reach fruition.

Systems

• CIMET is in the growth phase of the expansion, where systems, processes and policies are being developed and implemented. This means there will be constant changes occurring and you will need to be agile in your approach to changing business priorities.

WHY JOIN US?