- Senior
- Optionales Büro in Chennai
Job description
Job Summary
As a Test Automation Tech Lead, Lead will spearhead the design, development, and implementation of robust automation frameworks using Java and Selenium. Tech lead will lead a team of automation engineers, drive best practices, and ensure seamless integration of testing into the CI/CD pipeline.
Technical Leadership
- Architect and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Java and Selenium WebDriver.
- Define and enforce coding standards, modular scripting, and data-driven testing strategies.
- Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git, and Maven.
- Evaluate and onboard new tools (e.g., Playwright, TestNG, Cucumber) to enhance automation capabilities.
Team Management
- Lead and mentor a team of automation engineers, conducting code reviews and performance evaluations.
- Allocate resources effectively across projects and manage workload balancing.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
Test Strategy & Execution
- Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and Product teams to define test strategies aligned with business goals.
- Oversee creation and execution of automated test cases for functional, regression, and smoke testing.
- Ensure test coverage across web, API, and backend layers.
- Track and report defects, ensuring timely resolution and retesting.
Process Optimization
- Promote Automation as a Service (AaaS) across business units.
- Drive continuous improvement in automation processes and framework efficiency.
- Maintain reusable test libraries and data sets for cross-project use.
Technical Skills
Skill Area | Details |
Programming | Strong proficiency in Java, OOP concepts |
Automation Tools | Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Cucumber |
CI/CD | Jenkins, Git, Maven |
Framework Design | Experience building frameworks from scratch |
API Testing | REST Assured or Postman |
Version Control | Git, Bitbucket |
Defect Tracking | JIRA, Azure DevOps |
Cloud Platforms | Experience with BrowserStack, Sauce Labs (preferred) |
Job Scheduler Tool | Tidal |
Extra Skills:
- Exposure to Playwright, Tosca, or Cypress.
- Experience in domains like Healthcare, or Insurance.
- Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling).