Test Automation Lead
Summary
Test Automation Lead at Quess IT Solutions (Hyderabad/Bengaluru): designs and implements automation tests in Python or JavaScript, technically leads a team of 4-6 automation engineers, and owns QA end-to-end using tools like Selenium, Appium, pytest, Git, Jenkins and AI-assisted testing.
Role & responsibilities
- Requirement analysis, design and implementation of automation tests for the given applications either in Python or Javascript based on the need
- Technically Lead a team of 4-6 automation members in terms for technical review, tech support and decision making.
- Test Development, Test execution, failure analysis, reporting and test script maintenance including AI assistance.
- Bug triaging and tracking.
- Take end to end ownership of software from QA perspective and propose new solutions for any problems across the automation spectrum.
- Build deeper understanding of product/application with a keen appreciation of Software Quality
- Interact with different stakeholders across the product development teams and resolve dependencies related to testing
- Proactive in taking up improvement activities across various activities such as framework improvement, development of tools to improve productivity and efficiency of testing.
- Mentor and guide team members on their deliveries and career progression.
Preferred candidate profile
- Strong programming skills on Object Oriented Python with excellent debugging skills to analyze any complex issues and identify root cause.
- Good working knowledge on JavaScript based Automation
- Good experience and knowledge in web/mobile application automation & related tools/packages (like selenium, Appium or other alternatives)
- At least 1 year of experience in AI enabled testing, usage of AI tools for testing activitiees
- Good experience & knowledge in any standard test framework (like pytest, unittest etc)
- Good exposure to different testing methodologies, end to end software testing life cycle including release/production testing
- Hands on experience with different tools - Version Control systems (Git), Test Management Software (QTest/QMetry), Bug Tracking software and CI/CD tools (Jenkins etc.)
- Good knowledge in automation framework usage and maintenance for application testing.
- Good knowledge in QA fundamentals and concepts such as test strategy, test planning, quality, coverage measurement etc.
[Primary Behavioural Skills]:
- Ability to provide technical solutions and drive a small automation team and also work as strong individual contributor.
- Ability to communicate with stakeholders across product development spectrum related QA and automation requirements.
- Very good in analytical & logical thinking on different perspectives. Ability to handle challenges & resolve any blockers.
- Self-driven with accountability and ownership mindset.
- Good team player & proactive in giving new ideas/suggestions/solutions.