Job Summary
Job Summary:
Looking for an experienced Senior Automation Test Lead with strong hands‑on expertise in Selenium with Python, SmartBear TestComplete, ReadyAPI/SOAPUI, and Playwright. The ideal candidate will lead the design, development, and execution of automation frameworks, ensure high-quality deliverables, and drive test automation strategies across different projects.
Experience Requirements:
- 9+ years of hands-on automation experience across multiple tools and technologies.
- Strong expertise in:
- Playwright (Python preferred)
- Selenium WebDriver with Python
- SmartBear TestComplete (desktop & UI automation)
- ReadyAPI/SOAPUI (API automation)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Skill Requirements:
- Strong hands‑on expertise in Selenium with Python, SmartBear TestComplete, ReadyAPI/SOAPUI, and Playwright
- Good understanding and experience with: OOP concepts, Git / version control, CI/CD pipelines, BDD/TDD frameworks (pytest, behave, robot framework, or similar)
- Good understanding and experience with REST/SOAP API testing and SQL & no-SQL database validation.
- Exposure to cloud-based testing solutions (Azure, AWS, BrowserStack, Sauce Labs).
- Hands-on experience with test management tools (Azure DevOps (preferably) , Jira, ALM, qTest, Zephyr).
- Strong understanding of SDLC/STLC and Agile Methodologies.
- Experience with functional, regression, integration and E2E testing.
- Experience on creating / developing Automation Framework ,Test strategy, test plans, test cases, and Automated test-scripts.
- Experience in Agile Project.
- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical and documentation skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- High level of professionalism, energy and sense of urgency to “make things happen”
- Strong level of customer focus and attention to detail.
- Ability to lead teams, resolve conflicts, and manage workload under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end‑to‑end automation planning, framework design, and execution across web, API, and desktop applications.
- Define automation scope, strategy, effort estimation, and resourcing for new and ongoing projects.
- Drive continuous improvement in automation processes, code quality, and overall QA engineering maturity.
- Architect and enhance scalable, reusable test automation frameworks using:
- Selenium + Python for web automation
- Playwright for modern end‑to‑end browser automation
- SmartBear TestComplete for desktop and functional testing
- ReadyAPI/SOAPUI for REST/SOAP API test automation
- Integrate automation suites with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
- Develop custom utilities, modular libraries, and reusable components to accelerate automation coverage.
- Implement page object models, data-driven testing, and other best practices for maintainability.
- Plan, execute, and manage automated test suites as part of CI/CD pipelines.
- Conduct root-cause analysis for automation failures and provide quick resolutions.
- Ensure traceability, coverage, and quality through well-documented test scripts and reports.
- Maintain test plans, automation reports, execution dashboards, and defect triage documentation.
- Prepare weekly status reports and participate in sprint ceremonies.
- Work closely with developers, product owners, and manual QA teams for requirement understanding and early test involvement.
- Mentor junior automation engineers, review code, and enforce best practices.
- Communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Experience Requirements:
- 9+ years of hands-on automation experience across multiple tools and technologies.
- Strong expertise in:
- Playwright (Python preferred)
- Selenium WebDriver with Python
- SmartBear TestComplete (desktop & UI automation)
- ReadyAPI/SOAPUI (API automation)
Skill Requirements
Skill Requirements: Strong hands‑on expertise in Selenium with Python, SmartBear TestComplete, ReadyAPI/SOAPUI, and Playwright Good understanding and experience with: OOP concepts, Git / version control, CI/CD pipelines, BDD/TDD frameworks (pytest, behave, robot framework, or similar) Good understanding and expe