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Lead I - Software Testing

UST Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

hybridfull-time
Posted Jan 6, 2026Apply by Feb 22, 2026

Role & seniority: Senior QA focused on automation and performance testing; ownership of test automation strategy and execution across API, app, and UI.

Stack/tools

  • WebdriverIO with JavaScript/TypeScript (Mocha preferred)

  • Appium (mobile testing)

  • API automation (JS libraries)

  • NodeJS, Postman

  • Jira, Figma (ticketing/requirements)

  • Test design/estimation tools and methodologies

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Own test automation strategy and end-to-end execution across API, UI, and mobile layers; design, implement, and maintain automation frameworks.

  2. Plan and manage testing activities: test design, test plans, test cases, execution, defect management, RCA, and trend analysis; produce estimates and schedules.

  3. Collaborate with engineering, product, and UX; ensure test coverage, review/test sign-offs, and report metrics/defect leakage; contribute to risk analysis and security testing.

Must-have skills

  • 3+ years in automation testing with WebdriverIO (JS/TS)

  • Proficiency in Appium, Mocha, API automation

  • Strong know-how in test design, RTM creation, RCA and defect analysis

  • Ability to create/manage test plans, schedules, and track/report progress

  • Knowledge of estimation techniques and testing standards

Nice-to-haves

  • Security testing aligned with OWASP Top 10

  • Mobile (hybrid/native) automation experience

  • Familiarity with performance testing concepts

  • Experience with JIRA, Postman, and Figma

  • Location & work

Full Description

Role Description

Role Proficiency

Ensuring adherence to test practices and process to improve test coverage

Outcomes

Create Test Estimates and Schedules Identify business processes conduct risk analysis and ensure test coverage Ensure adherence of processes and standards Produce test results defect reports test logs and reports for evidence of testing Publish RCA reports and preventive measures Report progress of testing Contribute for Revenue savings for client by suggesting alternate method Quality of Deliverables

Measures Of Outcomes

Test Script Creation and Execution Productivity Defect Leakage Metrics (% of defect leaked % of UAT defects and % of Production defects) % of Test case reuse Test execution Coverage Defect Acceptance Ratio Test Review efficiency

Outputs Expected

Test Design

Development

Execution

Participate in review walkthrough demo and obtain sign off by stakeholder for Test Design Prepare Test summary report for modules/features

Requirements Management

Analyse Prioritize Identify Gaps and create workflow diagrams based on Requirements/User stories

Manage Project

Participate in Test management

Domain Relevance

Identify business processes conduct risk analysis and ensure test coverage

Estimate

Prepare Estimate Schedule Identify dependencies

Knowledge Management

Consume Contribute Review (Best Practices Lesson learned Retrospective)

Test Design

Execution

Test Plan preparation Test Case/Script Creation Test Execution

Test & Defect Management

Conduct root cause and trend analysis of the defects

Test Planning

Identify the test scenarios with understanding of systems interfaces and application Identify end-to-end business critical scenarios with minimal support Create/Review the test scenarios and prepare RTM

Skill Examples

Ability to create and manage a test plan Ability to prepare schedules based on estimates Ability to track and report progress Ability to identify test scenarios and prepare RTM Ability to analyse requirement/user stories and prioritize testing Ability to carry out RCA Ability to capture and report metrics

Knowledge Examples

Knowledge of Estimation techniques Knowledge of Testing standards Knowledge of identifying the scope of testing Knowledge of RCA Techniques Knowledge of Test design techniques Knowledge of Test methodologies

Additional Comments

QA automation roles. This primarily needs WebdriverIO with Javascript/Typescript. Candidate should have a 1. Strong understanding of Webdriver IO framework, preferably Mocha. 2. Expertise in JS/TS language 3. Knowledge in appium framework. 4. Expertise in API automation with any JS library Other Pointers to consider are,

Role: Senior position in QA focused on automation and performance testing for high-quality software delivery.

Ownership: Full responsibility for test automation strategy and execution across API, app, and UI layers.

Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, product, and UX teams; participate in daily stand-ups and QA planning.

Automation Skills: Strong experience in Appium, JavaScript, NodeJS, Mocha, Webdriver.io (3+ years).

Complex Workflows: Expertise in automating stateful API and UI workflows, including authentication, session management, and webhooks.

Security Testing: Ability to design tests addressing OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and exploit prevention.

Mobile Testing: Proven experience automating hybrid and native mobile applications.

Tools: Familiarity with JIRA, Postman, and Figma for managing tickets and validating requirements.

Soft Skills: Excellent communication, strong teamwork, and critical thinking; high attention to detail.

Time Zone: Must be able to work primarily in AEST (Australia Eastern Standard Time).

Skills

Automation Testing,webdriver IO with Typescript/Javascript,Appium Testing,mobile testing Show more Show less

Automation TestingWebdriver IOTypescriptJavascriptAppium TestingMobile TestingAPI AutomationTest PlanningTest DesignDefect ManagementRCA TechniquesTesting StandardsTest MethodologiesTest ExecutionTest Case CreationTest Managementmulti-location

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