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
 Automation Strategy & Planning:

 Define and implement the overall automation testing strategy and

roadmap for various projects.

 Identify suitable test automation frameworks, tools, and technologies

(primarily Selenium and Playwright) based on project requirements.

 Estimate automation effort, plan test schedules, and allocate

resources effectively.

 Collaborate with stakeholders (Development, QA, Product) to

understand testing needs and align automation efforts.

 Automation Framework Development & Maintenance
 Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable automation

frameworks using Selenium and Playwright.

 Establish coding standards, best practices, and guidelines for

automation scripts.

 Ensure the maintainability, reusability, and efficiency of automation

scripts.

 Test Script Development & Execution
 Lead the development of automated test scripts for functional,

regression, and integration testing.

 Oversee the execution of automated test suites and analyze test

results.

 Identify, document, and track defects in the defect tracking system.

 Work closely with manual testers to identify candidates for

automation.

 Non-Functional Testing
 Plan, design, and execute non-functional tests, including load testing,

performance testing, and accessibility testing, using appropriate tools

and methodologies.

 Analyze non-functional test results and provide actionable insights.

 Integrate non-functional testing into the overall testing strategy.

CI/CD Integration
 Integrate automation test scripts seamlessly into the CI/CD pipeline

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

 Ensure automated tests are triggered as part of the build and

deployment process.

 Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automation within the

CI/CD environment.

 Team Leadership & Mentoring
 Lead and mentor a team of automation test engineers, providing

technical guidance and support.

 Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure the team meets deadlines.

 Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

 Foster a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment within the

team.

Reporting & Analysis
 Generate comprehensive automation test reports, including execution

summaries, defect analysis, and coverage metrics.

 Present automation progress and findings to stakeholders.

 Identify trends and areas for improvement in the testing process.

Continuous Improvement
 Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in automation

testing tools and methodologies.

 Proactively identify and implement opportunities to improve the

efficiency and effectiveness of the automation process.

Qualifications
 Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

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

 5-6 years of hands-on experience in software test automation.

 Proven expertise in developing and implementing automation

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

Playwright.

 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).

 Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and experience integrating

automation testing within them.

 Experience with test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Azure

DevOps).

 Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java,

JavaScript, Python).

 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

 Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

 Experience working in Agile development environments.

Preferred Qualifications
 Experience with cloud-based testing platforms.

 Knowledge of service virtualization techniques.

 Experience with mobile automation testing.

 Familiarity with security testing concepts.

 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