JOB TITLE: Senior QA Automation
JOB PURPOSE: To lead and execute test automation strategy across projects ensuring the delivery of highquality software products through scalable and maintainable automated solutions. The role requires strong handson capabilities and leadership to establish test automation frameworks mentor team members and ensure alignment with CI/CD and DevOps best practices.
QUALIFICATION: B. Tech/BE/ MCA
CERTIFICATIONS: ISTQB Advanced / Certified Agile Tester / Test Automationrelated certifications (Preferred)
EXPERIENCE: 68 years in QA/testing roles with at least 4 years in automation and proven experience in leading automation initiatives independently.
LOCATION: Bangalore
RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDES ALL TASKS):
- Design develop and maintain scalable reusable and robust automation frameworks across multiple projects.
- Take complete ownership of the automation strategy from tool selection to implementation and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with developers QA DevOps and product teams to drive shiftleft testing and continuous integration.
- Lead the effort to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab Jenkins Azure DevOps etc..
- Perform code reviews maintain code quality and ensure proper documentation of automation scripts.
- Develop test data management strategies and simulate various test environments.
- Mentor junior QA members in scripting test design and automation best practices.
- Work closely with manual testers to identify automation candidates and assist in converting them.
- Report automation coverage defects and test metrics in regular sprints.
TECHNICAL SKILLS / COMPETENCIES:
MANDATORY
- Strong experience in building automation frameworks using tools like Selenium Cypress Playwright or Appium.
- Proficiency in programming/scripting languages: Java JavaScript Python or similar.
- Deep understanding of REST API testing using tools like Postman REST Assured.
- CI/CD integration with tools such as Jenkins GitLab Azure DevOps.
- Experience working with BDD/TDD frameworks (e.g. Cucumber TestNG Mocha).
- Version control with Git.
- Solid grasp of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
- Test reporting tools like Allure Extent Reports etc.
Optional/Good to Have:
- Performance testing knowledge (e.g. JMeter k6.
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker Kubernetes).
- Experience with cloudbased testing platforms (Browser Stack Sauce Labs).
- Familiarity with security testing concepts.
SOFT SKILLS:
MANDATORY
- Strong communication and stakeholder management.
- Ability to lead automation initiatives independently.
- Team mentoring and collaboration across functions.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Problemsolving mindset with proactive ownership.
- Ability to work in fastpaced agile environments.
Preferred:
- Leadership in test strategy discussions.
- Capability to handle conflicts and resolve blockers.
- Initiative in improving QA processes and tools.
- Adaptability and continuous learning attitude
Required Experience:
Senior IC