Description : Role Summary :
We are seeking an experienced Test Lead to drive test strategy, automation, and quality assurance across projects. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise in at least one modern automation framework and the ability to lead testing efforts in Agile environments while mentoring team members and ensuring high-quality releases.
Key Responsibilities :
- Define and own test strategy, test plans, and automation approach for projects
- Lead and mentor QA engineers across manual and automation testing
- Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test frameworks
- Ensure effective test coverage across functional, regression, and integration testing
- Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams
- Integrate automated tests into CI / CD pipelines
- Review test cases, automation scripts, and execution results
- Track quality metrics, defects, and release readiness
- Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and tools
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and ensure quality is embedded in the SDLC
Automation Tools :
Must-Have (Strong Expertise in at Least One) :
SeleniumPlaywrightCypressDepth in any one of the above tools is sufficient. Experience across all three is not required.
Nice-to-Have :
Appium for mobile automation testingExperience with two tools in combination (e.g., Selenium + Cypress)Programming Languages :
Must-Have (Proficiency in at Least One) :
JavaScript / TypeScriptPythonJavaNice-to-Have :
Experience across multiple programming languagesExposure to additional testing frameworks and librariesTesting & QA Skills :
Strong experience in automation testing for web applicationsSolid understanding of manual testing fundamentalsExperience with test design techniques, defect lifecycle, and test reportingFamiliarity with API testing and backend validationsExperience working in Agile / Scrum environmentsSoft Skills & Leadership Competencies :
Strong leadership and mentoring abilitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to collaborate with cross-functional teamsStrong analytical and problem-solving mindsetOwnership-driven approach to quality and deliveryNice-to-Have Skills :
CI / CD integration using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOpsExperience with performance or security testingExposure to cloud-based testing environments(ref : hirist.tech)