Lead I - Software Testing
UST • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Role & seniority: Senior/Mid-Senior QA Automation Engineer (full-time)
Stack/tools: WebdriverIO with JavaScript/TypeScript, Mocha; Appium; API automation (JS library); Node.js; Jira; Postman; Figma
Top 3 responsibilities
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Own test automation strategy and end-to-end execution across API, UI, and mobile apps
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Define/prepare estimates and schedules; plan, design, review test scenarios; manage test plans and requirements
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Conduct root-cause/trend analysis, manage defects and test metrics; publish RCA reports and preventive actions; ensure coverage and quality of deliverables
Must-have skills
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Automation testing with WebdriverIO (TypeScript/JavaScript) and Mocha
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Appium experience; API automation skills; strong JS/TS proficiency; Node.js
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Test planning, estimation, progress tracking, requirement/user-story analysis, RTM creation
Nice-to-haves
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Security testing (OWASP-focused); mobile (hybrid/native) automation
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Experience with JIRA, Postman, and Figma; ability to work across API, app, and UI workflows
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Knowledge of RCA techniques, testing standards, and risk analysis
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Location & work type: Primarily Australia Eastern Standard Time (AEST); full-time role, collaborative with engineering, product, and UX teams
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
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Quality Assurance Industries IT Services and IT Consulting