Job Title: Test Automation Lead

Primary Skills: Building automation frameworks from scratch (BDD, hybrid, data-driven, keyword-driven)

Secondary Skills: CI/CD integration and DevOps practices (Azure DevOps preferred)

Location: Hyderabad

Educational Qualification: B TECH/BE/M TECH/M CA/M

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YOE: 8-12 Years

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly accomplished Lead QA Automation Engineer to drive the design, architecture, and implementation of next-generation test automation frameworks using Playwright and Selenium

This role demands a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and proven leadership capabilities to elevate quality engineering practices across the organization

Key Responsibilities

Architect and implement scalable, maintainable, and reusable automation frameworks using Playwright and Selenium WebDriver
Define and govern enterprise-wide test automation strategy, standards, and best practices
Lead the development of robust automation solutions for web, API, and integration testing using JavaScript and Java
Drive seamless integration of automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
Mentor, guide, and upskill QA engineers in modern automation technologies, design patterns, and engineering practices
Collaborate closely with solution architects, developers, and product teams to ensure testability and quality-by-design
Establish and enforce quality gates, KPIs, test coverage metrics, and real-time reporting dashboards
Continuously evaluate emerging tools, frameworks, and industry trends to optimize testing efficiency and innovation
Champion shift-left and shift-right testing approaches within Agile/DevOps ecosystems

Required Skills Qualifications

812 years of experience in software testing and quality engineering
Deep hands-on expertise in Playwright and Selenium WebDriver
Strong programming skills in JavaScript and Java
Proven experience building automation frameworks from scratch (BDD, hybrid, data-driven, keyword-driven)
Strong understanding of CI/CD integration and DevOps practices (Azure DevOps preferred)
Demonstrated experience leading QA teams in Agile/Scrum environments
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions
Strong analytical mindset with exceptional problem-solving capabilities

Good to Have

Experience in API automation (Rest Assured, Postman, Karate)
Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, k6)
Exposure to mobile automation (Appium)
Familiarity with AI-driven testing tools and intelligent test automation

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