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Lead the automation team: planning, execution, delivery, resource coordination, and alignment with project goals and timelines.
Develop and implement automation strategy and frameworks; ensure integration into CI/CD with real-time test results and feedback.
Stakeholder liaison and governance: report progress to Dev/QA/Product, manage risks, conduct code reviews, and drive automation adoption and best practices.
Must-have skills
5–8+ years in test automation; hands-on with automation frameworks and CI/CD.
Leadership/mentorship of automation engineers; ability to manage projects across multiple streams.
Experience defining standards, audits for compliance, and contributing to roadmaps.
Nice-to-haves
Deep experience with scalable/reusable automation frameworks; performance of automation in regulated environments; strong metrics analysis (KPIs, ROI) and reporting.
Agile alignment (Scrum Masters/Product Owners) and stakeholder buy-in; familiarity with tool evaluation and modernization.
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Full Description
Qualifications
Technical Skills
Lead the test automation team in the planning, execution, and delivery of automation projects. Coordinate resources and ensure the team is aligned with project goals and timelines.
Develop and implement test automation strategies, defining scope, objectives, and priorities. Align automation efforts with overall project and business goals to ensure maximum coverage and efficiency.
Provide guidance and support to junior automation engineers, fostering a collaborative team environment. Mentor and develop team members by sharing best practices and providing feedback.
Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders (development, QA, product management), communicating automation progress, results, and challenges effectively to non-technical and technical audiences.
Continuously assess and improve test automation processes, tools, and methodologies. Introduce new technologies and techniques to enhance test effectiveness, scalability, and efficiency.
Establish and enforce standards for writing, organizing, and executing automated tests. Ensure all automation scripts adhere to quality and maintainability best practices.
Identify and manage risks associated with test automation projects. Ensure timely identification of blockers, and escalate issues when necessary to maintain project timelines.
Oversee the integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring automated tests are executed during the build and deployment processes and enabling continuous feedback.
Lead the creation and maintenance of scalable and reusable automation frameworks. Ensure frameworks are flexible, easy to use, and meet the needs of the project or product.
Generate and review test automation reports and metrics, analyzing trends, identifying issues, and providing actionable insights to stakeholders regarding the health and stability of the product.
Ensure the setup and maintenance of stable, scalable, and consistent test environments for running automated tests.
Oversee the allocation of resources within the automation team, ensuring that tasks are appropriately assigned based on skill sets and project priorities. Ensure the team is adequately staffed for peak periods and deadlines.
Collaborate with Agile teams to ensure automation is integrated seamlessly into the Scrum/Agile framework. Work with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to prioritize automated testing efforts based on sprint goals and deliverables.
Conduct code reviews of automated test scripts and frameworks to ensure they meet quality standards and best practices. Provide constructive feedback to team members to improve the overall quality of test automation.
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for automation efforts. Analyze the return on investment (ROI) of automated tests and use the insights to demonstrate the value of automation to stakeholders.
Work with the project and product teams to create a test automation roadmap that aligns with upcoming product releases, providing a clear vision of what needs to be automated and when.
Act as a liaison between the test automation team and other departments, managing expectations regarding test automation timelines, capabilities, and progress.
Ensure all automated tests comply with internal standards, frameworks, and regulatory requirements (where applicable). Regularly audit test scripts and automation processes to verify compliance.
Ensure that automated tests are part of the Continuous Delivery pipeline, delivering test results in real-time and enabling fast feedback loops.
Encourage a culture of automation within the testing and development teams. Advocate for automation best practices, continuous learning, and tool adoption to reduce manual testing efforts across the organization.
Soft Skills
Leads the development of sophisticated automation frameworks, ensuring they are aligned with organizational goals and able to handle increasing complexity.
Provides leadership and mentorship to the automation team, offering guidance on best practices, and ensuring high standards for the team’s output.
Expert in selecting and evaluating automation tools and technologies, ensuring that the chosen tools meet the long-term needs of the project or organization.
Develops and implements comprehensive automation strategies, balancing the need for automation with project timelines, ensuring maximum impact on the testing process.
Identifies risks related to automation (e.g., tool limitations, resource constraints) and mitigates them to ensure the stability and success of the automation process.
Works closely with development, operations, and other teams to ensure alignment between the automation strategy and the overall project objectives.
Communicates automation progress, issues, and results to key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and gaining buy-in for the automation efforts.
Experience and Skill Level
Typically has 5-8 years in test automation, with in-depth expertise in tools like TOSCA, Selenium, Appium, or JUnit.
Skilled in developing and implementing automation frameworks and integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines.
Demonstrates leadership abilities, mentoring junior engineers and managing automation efforts across projects.
Scope of Responsibilities
Leads the creation and maintenance of test automation frameworks, primarily using TOSCA.
Coordinates automated test execution, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
Manages and mentors a team of automation engineers, optimizing test scripts.
Ensures seamless integration of automation into CI/CD pipelines.
Collaborates with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities.
Complexity of Tasks and Supervision
Leads complex tasks, such as developing automation strategies and managing teams.
Operates with high autonomy, making decisions on tool selection and test strategy.
Delegates tasks to junior engineers, providing mentorship and ensuring quality tests.
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