Hi Folks! Note: Only Chennai/Bangalore based candidates are requested to apply as final round includes candidate to appear for F2F discussion. Role:Test Lead (Lead Exp is mandate) Location:Chennai/ Bangalore Experience:8 - 12 Yrs. Company’s Website:Skillset: Selenium + Java +Playwright + JavaScript/ TypeScript + Rest Assured Responsibilities:Job Title: Senior Lead – Automation (UI & API Testing) Position : 1 Experience Range : 8–12 years Role Type : Individual Contributor + People Manager Role Summary We are seeking aSenior Lead – Automationto drive end-to-end automation strategy acrossUI, API, and system integration testing , while leading ateam of 5 -6 automation engineers . This role requires a strong hands-on technical leader with proven people management skills, capable of working closely with Product, UX, Development, and DevOps teams in a fast-paced agile environment. The ideal candidate will balancetechnical depth, leadership, and delivery ownership , while continuously improving quality practices and automation maturity. Key Responsibilities Technical & Automation Leadership Own and drive theUI automation strategyusingPlaywright or Puppeteer . Design, build, and reviewscalable automation frameworksusingJavaScript / TypeScript . LeadAPI automationusingRest Assured and/or Karate . DriveSystem Integration Testing (SIT)by understanding complex integrated systems and deriving robust end-to-end test scenarios. Enable task and test automation usingPython/Java scripting . Ensure automation coverage acrossweb and mobile applications , aligned to business and UX workflows. Integrate automation intoCI/CD pipelinesand ensure reliability, maintainability, and reporting. Perform technical reviews and enforce best practices in automation design, code quality, and test stability. People Management & Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and manage ateam of approximately 5-6 automation engineers . Provide technical guidance, coaching, and regular feedback to support career growth and skill development. Own team planning, task allocation, and delivery commitments. Act as an escalation point for technical, quality, and delivery challenges. Foster a strong culture ofquality ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning . Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate closely withProduct Owners, UX Designers, Developers, and DevOps teamsto embed quality early (shift-left). Review UX/UI implementations and proactively identifyusability, accessibility, and consistency gaps . Clearly communicate automation status, quality risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership. Actively participate in sprint ceremonies, release planning, and quality governance forums. Process & Continuous Improvement ChampionAgile and DevOps testing practices . Continuously evaluate and introducenew tools, technologies, and testing approaches . Drive root cause analysis for defects and automation failures, ensuring long-term corrective actions. Adapt quickly tofast-paced and dynamic work environments .Required Skills & Experience Core Automation & Technical Skills Strong hands-on experience withUI automation using Playwright or Puppeteer . Advanced proficiency inJavaScript and/or TypeScript . Strong knowledge ofAPI automation using Rest Assured and/or Karate . Experience intask and test automation using Python / Java scripting . Hands-on experience withcloud technologies (AWS) . Experience with tools such asMaven, Git, Docker, and Postman . Ability to write and executeSQL queriesusingSnowflake and/or PostgreSQLfor test validation and data analysis. Strong understanding ofintegrated systemsand system-level testing. Quality Engineering & UX Strong understanding ofUX/UI principlesand the ability to identify opportunities for improvement. Familiarity withtesting tools and methodologiesfor web and mobile applications. Detail-oriented with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Leadership & Ways of Working Provenpeople management experience , leading automation teams. Strong experience working inAgile/Scrum environments . Excellent communication skills to articulate feedback and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues. Open learner with the ability to adopt and drivenew technologies and tools .Behavioural Expectations Hands-on leader with strong ownership and accountability. Quality-first mindset with a continuous improvement approach. Ability to balancestrategic leadershipwithhands-on execution . Comfortable working inhigh-velocity, evolving environments .
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Senior Test Lead