Test Automation Lead

Job Description

Project Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Test Automation Lead to join our team at offshore. As a Test Automation Lead, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Test Automation for our software projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and project managers, to establish and implement Test Automation strategies, frameworks, and best practices. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in both commercial and open-source testing automation tools, along with experience in integrating automation frameworks to CI/CD and test management tools. If you are a dynamic leader with excellent technical expertise, a deep understanding of testing processes, and a passion for driving automation initiatives, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

. Lead and manage the Test Automation efforts for multiple software projects that deals with core banking systems, Online banking, Integrations/Middle-Tier, Loan Originations, mobile apps to name few, and ensuring high-quality and efficient delivery.

. Define and implement Test Automation strategies, frameworks, and best practices in alignment with project requirements and industry standards.

. Establish / Improvise Test Automation governance activities across projects. To name few - Improvise code review processes, Establish suitable branching strategy.

. Evaluate and select appropriate latest/reliable and suitable commercial and open-source testing automation tools in GUI / API / mobile applications based on project needs and budget constraints.

. Collaborate with development, testing, and project management teams to understand project goals, define Test Automation requirements, and establish testing milestones.

. Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks using selected automation tools.

. Integrate Test Automation into CI/CD pipelines and ensure smooth execution of automated tests as part of the software delivery process.

. Leverage Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools to automate repetitive and rule-based business processes

. Conduct code reviews, provide guidance, and mentor team members in Test Automation practices and techniques.

. Establish and maintain test data and test environment management processes to support Test Automation activities.

. Implement and configure test management tools to facilitate test planning, test case management, and test reporting.

. Monitor and analyze 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.

. Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and advancements in Test Automation, CI/CD practices, RPA and testing methodologies.

Mandatory Skills Description:

. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

. Proven experience in Test Automation, with at least 10 years of experience in a leadership or lead role.

. Strong knowledge of both commercial and open-source testing automation tools, such as TOSCA,Selenium, Appium,Karate,Python-Requests, jUnit, TestNG, Cucumber, or similar.

. Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure Devops, Jenkins, Bamboo, GitLab CI) and integrating Test Automation suites into the CI/CD pipeline.

. Familiarity with test management tools like JIRA, Zephyr, or TestRail for test planning, execution, and reporting.

. Familiarity with AWS/ Azure / GCP cloud technologies