Lead Automation Engineer

Key Responsibilities: Design and Develop Internal Tools leveraging GenAI to aid QA tasks Design tools for testing GenAI-powered product features Define and implement a test framework for Backed and UI Collaborate with development, testing, and product owners’ teams to understand project goals & define test automation solutions Monitor and analyse test automation metrics, track test coverage, and provide regular status updates to project stakeholders. Continuously assess and improve the test automation framework, processes, and tools to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. Follow best practices for coding, and conduct peer reviews for the automation framework or scripts Establish and maintain test data and test environment management processes to support test automation activities. Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and advancements in test automation, GenAI, CI/CD practices, containerization, and testing methodologies. Key Skills: Hands-on SDET lead with expertise in delivering iOS apps Will lead end-to-end delivery of one or more products and will be responsible for their quality ( functional & non-functional) Will drive the test automation strategy defined and drive towards 100% automation for regression suites Will work closely with Product and Program teams, along with engineering teams, to understand Requirements and develop test strategy and plans Will lead a team of SDET ( 3-4) and will own the "go-live" decisions Will author and review test cases and drive review by other stakeholders Will deploy best practices for test estimation and execution Will review testing progress and the quality of the test deliverables of the team Attend daily scrums and track QA progress for the projects, and give consolidated updates to all stakeholders Proactively implement testing strategies to improve efficiency and better time to market Conduct code reviews, provide guidance, and mentor team members Establish and maintain test data and test environment management processes to support efficient test activities. Monitor and analyze test automation metrics, track test coverage, and provide regular status updates to project stakeholders. Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and advancements in test automation and CI/CD practices. Common skills: Must have prior experience working as an SDET for 5-7 years Should have led the team of SDETs ( 3-4 ) to deliver successful products Proficient in Java as a programming language, developing and maintaining test automation scripts. Should have used tools like Charles Proxy, Browser Stack, LambdaTest, PCloudy, Headspin, etc Should have exposure to TestNG, Maven, Jenkins, and Eclipse Should have worked with SQL / NoSQL databases Should have used tools to mock data to aid testing Deep understanding of testing processes, methodologies, and best practices. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills & the ability to debug and troubleshoot complex issues. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. Proactive mindset, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as in a team environment. Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and integrating test automation suites into the CI/CD pipeline is an added advantage Having a POV on GenAI-based QA methodologies will be an added advantage Mobile Apps: Hands-on testing expertise in testing Native and Hybrid iOS Mobile Apps Should have exposure to performance testing of apps using any of the tools available Should have worked with automation frameworks for mobile automation - Appium or equivalent Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field with 5-7 years of total exp.