We are seeking a highly skilled
Lead Automation Testing Engineer
with strong expertise in
Selenium, Python, and API testing . The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing and implementing automation frameworks, leading test automation initiatives, and mentoring team members. This role requires excellent problem-solving skills, technical leadership, and a passion for delivering high-quality software.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust automation frameworks using
Selenium with Python .
Drive
API automation testing
strategies using Python and tools like
Postman / RestAssured / Requests library .
Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and product teams to define and implement effective test strategies.
Ensure automation coverage across functional, regression, and integration testing.
Perform root-cause analysis of defects and ensure quick turnaround on fixes.
Mentor and guide junior automation engineers within the team.
Ensure adherence to QA best practices, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide technical leadership in test automation and contribute to overall QA roadmap.
Required Skills & Experience
7–9 years
of experience in
Automation Testing , with at least 3+ years in a lead / mentorship role.
Strong hands-on experience with
Selenium WebDriver
and
Python .
Expertise in
API test automation
(REST / SOAP APIs) using Python libraries or tools.
Solid understanding of
automation frameworks
(Hybrid, Data-driven, Page Object Model, BDD / TDD).
Experience with
CI / CD pipelines
(Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.).
Good knowledge of
test management tools
(JIRA, TestRail, Zephyr, etc.).
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Good to Have
Exposure to
performance testing
tools (JMeter, Locust).
Experience with
cloud environments
(AWS, Azure, GCP).
Knowledge of containerization tools like
Docker / Kubernetes .
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to lead high-impact automation projects.
Collaborative and innovative work culture.
Career growth with exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
Test Automation Specialist • India