Role & seniority: Automation Test Lead (hands-on lead responsible for automation strategy, delivery, and team leadership) | 10+ years software testing; Noida, full-time

Stack/tools: Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven; Git; framework from scratch; POM/Screenplay; reporting (Extent); CI/CD (Azure DevOps)

Top 3 responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain a scalable Selenium framework; enforce coding standards and test/data/config strategies
Plan and execute automated test efforts across sprints/releases; drive CI/CD with quality gates; manage defect triage and stabilization
Lead day-to-day team activities, conduct code reviews, mentor on design patterns/SOLID, and coordinate with manual QA, Dev, DevOps, and Product; interface with client stakeholders

Must-have skills

Advanced Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven, Git; proven framework-from-scratch experience
Strong test design (data-driven/keyword/hybrid), locator strategy, synchronization, test data management, environment config
CI/CD expertise (Azure DevOps): pipelines, triggers, parallelization, artifacts/reports
Excellent communication and stakeholder management; ability to plan and deliver under tight timelines

Nice-to-haves

Experience with ROI measurement and dashboards; experience with reporting/monitoring of coverage, flakiness, and defect leakage
Cross-browser/parallel test execution, environment orchestration, and scalable release planning
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Full Description

Experience 10+ years in Software Testing with 7+ years in test automation and 2–3+ years in a lead role owning automation strategy, people leadership, and delivery. Location Noida Role Summary We are seeking a hands‑on Automation Test Lead to design and build a Selenium automation framework from scratch using Java, TestNG, and Maven, lead a high‑performing team, and plan/execute automated test suites within committed timelines. The role requires strong client‑facing communication, day‑to‑day team leadership, rigorous code and deliverable reviews, and a sharp focus on ROI—measuring and improving the business value of automation.

Responsibilities Framework & Engineering Excellence Architect, implement, and maintain a scalable, maintainable, and modular Selenium framework (Java + TestNG + Maven) following POM/Screenplay, utilities, environment config, and test data strategies. Integrate reporting (Extent), logging, screenshots, retry/flakiness control, and parallel/cross‑browser execution Establish and enforce coding standards, branching strategy, and reviews in Git; maintain package/version hygiene with Maven. Delivery & Timelines Translate scope into automation plans/estimates, define entry/exit criteria, prioritize scenarios, and deliver on schedule across sprints/releases. Drive CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps) for nightly/on‑commit runs, with quality gates and artifact retention. Own defect triage, root‑cause analysis, and stabilization to meet quality and schedule goals. Team Leadership & Day‑to‑Day Management Lead daily stand‑ups, unblock the team, coach engineers, and resolve technical issues (locators, waits, data, environment). Conduct code reviews for tests, libraries, and utilities; mentor on design patterns, OOP/SOLID, and reliable test design. Collaborate closely with manual QA, Dev, DevOps, and Product to ensure end‑to‑end feasibility and readiness. Stakeholder Management & Communication Interface directly with client stakeholders for planning, status, demos, risks, and escalations; communicate clearly and proactively.

Maintain crisp documentation: Automation Strategy, Test Plan, Run Book, Contribution Guidelines, and knowledge base. ROI & Metrics

Define and track automation ROI: execution time saved, cycle‑time reduction, defect prevention, coverage growth, and maintenance cost. Publish regular dashboards on coverage, pass rates, flakiness, defect leakage, and cost/benefit trends; drive continuous improvement.

Must‑Have Skills Java (advanced), Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Maven, Git—demonstrable experience building a framework from scratch. Strong test design (data‑driven/keyword/hybrid), locator strategy, synchronization, test data mgmt., and environment config.

CI/CD expertise (Azure DevOps): pipelines, triggers, parallelization, artifact/report publishing. Excellent communication and stakeholder management; ability to present status, defend decisions, and negotiate scope/time. Proven experience planning & executing automation within tight timelines while ensuring quality.