Automation Test Lead

Experience: Years
Location: Bangalore
Work Mode: WFO
Job Type: Fulltime
Mandatory Skills:Automation Testing,Selenium,Java,Non-Functional testing,Cicd,QA,Gitlab,Jmeter,performance testing,loadrunner,accessibility testing,Jira,Agile
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Automation Test Lead

to spearhead our automation testing efforts and ensure the quality and

performance of our software applications. The ideal candidate will possess

a strong technical background in automation frameworks like Selenium

and Playwright with Java/ JavaScript, a solid understanding of non-

functional testing methodologies, and experience integrating automation

into CI/CD pipelines. As a Test Lead, you will be responsible for defining

the automation strategy, leading a team of automation engineers, and

driving the adoption of best practices to deliver high-quality software.

Responsibilities
ï‚· Automation Strategy & Planning:

ï‚· Define and implement the overall automation testing strategy and

roadmap for various projects.

ï‚· Identify suitable test automation frameworks, tools, and technologies

(primarily Selenium and Playwright) based on project requirements.

ï‚· Estimate automation effort, plan test schedules, and allocate

resources effectively.

ï‚· Collaborate with stakeholders (Development, QA, Product) to

understand testing needs and align automation efforts.

ï‚· Automation Framework Development & Maintenance
ï‚· Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable automation

frameworks using Selenium and Playwright.

ï‚· Establish coding standards, best practices, and guidelines for

automation scripts.

ï‚· Ensure the maintainability, reusability, and efficiency of automation

scripts.

ï‚· Test Script Development & Execution
ï‚· Lead the development of automated test scripts for functional,

regression, and integration testing.

ï‚· Oversee the execution of automated test suites and analyze test

results.

ï‚· Identify, document, and track defects in the defect tracking system.

ï‚· Work closely with manual testers to identify candidates for

automation.

ï‚· Non-Functional Testing
ï‚· Plan, design, and execute non-functional tests, including load testing,

performance testing, and accessibility testing, using appropriate tools

and methodologies.

ï‚· Analyze non-functional test results and provide actionable insights.

ï‚· Integrate non-functional testing into the overall testing strategy.

CI/CD Integration
ï‚· Integrate automation test scripts seamlessly into the CI/CD pipeline

(e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).

ï‚· Ensure automated tests are triggered as part of the build and

deployment process.

ï‚· Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automation within the

CI/CD environment.

ï‚· Team Leadership & Mentoring
ï‚· Lead and mentor a team of automation test engineers, providing

technical guidance and support.

ï‚· Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure the team meets deadlines.

ï‚· Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

ï‚· Foster a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment within the

team.

Reporting & Analysis
ï‚· Generate comprehensive automation test reports, including execution

summaries, defect analysis, and coverage metrics.

ï‚· Present automation progress and findings to stakeholders.

ï‚· Identify trends and areas for improvement in the testing process.

Continuous Improvement
ï‚· Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in automation

testing tools and methodologies.

ï‚· Proactively identify and implement opportunities to improve the

efficiency and effectiveness of the automation process.

Qualifications
ï‚· Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

Master's degree in a relevant field is a plus.

ï‚· 5-6 years of hands-on experience in software test automation.

ï‚· Proven expertise in developing and implementing automation

frameworks using Selenium (with Java, Python, C#, etc.) and

Playwright.

ï‚· Solid understanding and practical experience in non-functional testing,

including load testing (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner), performance testing,

and accessibility testing (e.g., WCAG guidelines, accessibility testing

tools).

ï‚· Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and experience integrating

automation testing within them.

ï‚· Experience with test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Azure

DevOps).

ï‚· Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java,

JavaScript, Python).

ï‚· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

ï‚· Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

ï‚· Experience working in Agile development environments.

Preferred Qualifications
ï‚· Experience with cloud-based testing platforms.

ï‚· Knowledge of service virtualization techniques.

ï‚· Experience with mobile automation testing.

ï‚· Familiarity with security testing concepts.

ï‚· Experience leading and mentoring a team of automation testers.

Skills: ci,testing,postman,automation,jmeter,java,accessibility,amp,functional testing,qa automation,api,selenium,cd,git,jira,non-functional testing