Automation Test Lead

• *Key Responsibilities**

• Lead and manage end\-to\-end automation testing activities using tools such as **Katalon/ Selenium/ Playwright, Appium**, or equivalent.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reusable, and robust automation frameworks.
• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for **web, mobile, and API** applications.
• Review automation scripts and ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and framework guidelines.
• Integrate automation test suites with **CI/CD pipelines** to support continuous testing and rapid delivery.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and project managers to understand business and technical requirements.
• Estimate automation effort, prepare test strategies and plans, and track project milestones and deliverables.
• Analyze test execution results, identify defects, and provide comprehensive test reports and quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide automation engineers through technical support, code reviews, and knowledge\-sharing sessions.
• Drive continuous improvement in automation processes, tools, frameworks, and overall quality practices.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand\-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and release planning.

• *Required Skills**

• **6–7 years** of experience in QA Automation, with **1–2 years of experience leading automation teams**.
• Strong hands\-on experience with **Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Katalon, Appium**, or similar automation tools.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as **Java, Python, C\#, or JavaScript**.
• Experience in developing and maintaining automation frameworks using industry best practices.
• Experience in mobile automation testing using **Appium**.
• Strong API automation experience using **REST Assured, Postman**, or equivalent tools.
• Experience with test reporting frameworks such as **Extent Reports** or similar reporting tools.
• Exposure to cloud\-based testing platforms such as **BrowserStack**.
• Experience with **Git**, **Maven/Gradle**, and source code version control practices.
• Experience using defect tracking and test management tools such as **Jira** and **Azure DevOps**.
• Strong understanding of **Agile/Scrum** methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• *Key Competencies**

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem\-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast\-paced environment.
• Strong planning, estimation, risk management, and delivery management capabilities.
• Commitment to quality, process improvement, and continuous learning.

Pay: ₹60,000\.00 \- ₹65,000\.00 per month

Work Location: In person