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Lead Automation Test Engineer

Lead Automation Test Engineer

ConfidentialPune, India
5 days ago
Job description

About Anchanto

Anchanto is a global enterprise SaaS company whose Cloud and AI products power end-to-end e-commerce and logistics operations for some of the world's largest brands, 3PLs, and marketplaces. Our platforms process millions of orders across 70+ countries every month—and we're still growing.

Role Overview

We are looking for a QA Automation Lead with 5+ years of hands-on automation experience to lead the design and execution of test automation across core SaaS products. This is a technically strong, hands-on leadership role ideal for someone passionate about building automation frameworks, mentoring others, and ensuring consistent, high-quality releases.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Automation Strategy & Execution
  • Lead automation planning, scripting, and execution across UI, API, database, and performance layers.
  • Design and implement scalable test automation frameworks using tools like Testim, Selenium, Cypress, etc.
  • Drive automation-first practices and integrate test suites with CI / CD pipelines for early defect detection.

Technical Leadership

  • Guide QA engineers in writing clean, reusable, and robust automation code.
  • Conduct code and script reviews; troubleshoot failures and improve test stability and coverage.
  • Collaborate with developers and DevOps for continuous integration and test orchestration.
  • Collaboration & Delivery

  • Work closely with Product, Engineering, and Release teams to ensure test coverage and quality gates throughout SDLC.
  • Represent QA in agile ceremonies and play an active role in release readiness decisions.
  • Own quality metrics like pass rate, defect leakage, and automation ROI.
  • Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing

  • Coach junior automation engineers and promote best practices in test design, coverage, and maintainability.
  • Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions, maintain test documentation, and support cross-product learning.
  • Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in test automation for web, API, and backend services.
  • Strong programming / scripting skills in Java, JavaScript, or Python.
  • Hands-on experience with tools like Testim, Selenium, Cypress, Postman, REST Assured.
  • Experience in database testing (SQL / NoSQL) and performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, k6).
  • Familiar with CI / CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI and Git-based workflows.
  • Good understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologies and STLC processes.
  • Proficient with test and defect management tools (Jira, Xray / Zephyr, Confluence).
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with global teams.
  • Nice-to-Have

  • Experience in SaaS, e-commerce, or logistics product domains.
  • Exposure to self-healing automation or AI-powered test optimization tools.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Why Join Us

  • Be the driver of automation across high-scale, mission-critical SaaS platforms.
  • Work in a cross-functional, global environment with opportunities to influence product quality at scale.
  • Enjoy flexible work options, learning opportunities, and a culture that rewards ownership and excellence.
  • Skills Required

    Rest Assured, Java, Zephyr, Jira, Sql, Nosql, Jenkins, Test Automation, Jmeter, Javascript, Confluence, cypress , Selenium, Postman, Python

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