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Job Title: Lead Automation Test EngineerLocation: BangaloreExperience: 7–10 yearsReports To: Engineering ManagerRole OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Lead Automation Test Engineer with strong expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks for API and UI testing across cloud and AI-driven platforms. The ideal candidate has deep technical experience in Python-based automation, CI/CD integration, and cross-functional collaboration in Agile environments.Key Responsibilities- Automation Framework Design & Maintenance: - Develop and enhance scalable, modular test automation frameworks using Python, Selenium WebDriver, Pytest, and Allure Reports for UI and API testing. - End-to-End Quality Ownership: - Drive Smoke, Sanity, Regression, and UAT testing cycles for complex systems ensuring product quality and stability before release. - API & Integration Testing: - Leverage Postman, Swagger, JMeter, and Python libraries for functional, performance, and integration testing of REST APIs. - Continuous Integration & Deployment: - Integrate automation suites with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless automated builds, reports, and test execution. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: - Work closely with developers, product managers, and DevOps to define test strategies, prioritize issues, and ensure test coverage across releases. - Agile QA Leadership: - Participate in Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, and Daily Standups, contributing to QA best practices and continuous improvement. - Cloud & AI Testing Exposure: - Validate data-driven and ML-based systems across Azure / AWS / GCP, including AI-powered application workflows.-Required Skills & Experience- 7–10 years of experience in Automation & Manual Testing, preferably in SaaS, AI, or Cloud environments. - Strong hands-on experience in Python, Selenium WebDriver, Pytest, Jenkins, Postman, and JMeter. - Experience building and maintaining end-to-end test automation frameworks from scratch. - Sound understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile / Scrum methodologies. - Familiarity with MySQL / MongoDB databases and GitHub / GitLab source control. - Exposure to performance testing, security validation, and cross-browser/device compatibility. - Excellent analytical, debugging, and documentation skills. - Proven ability to work independently and mentor junior QA members.-Preferred Qualifications- B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science, IT, or related field. - Experience with AI / ML-based testing, video/audio processing systems, or cloud-native architectures. - Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or CI observability tools. - ISTQB or equivalent QA certification (a plus).Key Attributes- Strong ownership mindset with detail orientation. - Ability to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments. - Passion for automation, innovation, and process improvement. - Excellent verbal and written communication.