
Test Automation Lead
Accenture • Hyderabad, Telangana, India
**Role & seniority: ** Test Automation Lead (quality engineering/process controller; lead transformation to continuous end-to-end quality)
**Stack/tools: ** Microsoft Robotic Process Automation (RPA); automation frameworks; CI/CD pipelines (for automated testing); scripting/programming languages (unspecified)
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Lead/SME for RPA workflow process control: monitor bots, ensure performance, minimize downtime
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Exception handling & incident management: address exceptions, troubleshoot, log and resolve incidents; escalate technical issues
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Optimize automation: tune RPA workflows/suites for reliability and performance; coordinate with teams to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and support continuous improvement
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Must-have skills:
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Proficiency in Microsoft RPA
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Minimum 3+ years experience in Microsoft RPA (and/or testing/QA preferred)
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Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and automation troubleshooting
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Ability to analyze/optimize automated test suites for performance and reliability
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Nice-to-haves:
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Experience designing and implementing automation frameworks for complex testing environments
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Familiarity with CI/CD integration for automated testing
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Location & work type: Hyderabad office; work type not explicitly stated (not provided)
Full Description
Project Role: Test Automation Lead Project Role Description : Lead the transformation of testing into a continuous and efficient end-to-end quality engineering function through the use of quality processes, tools, and methodologies significantly improving control, accuracy and integrity. Evolve more predictive and intelligent testing approaches based on automation and innovative testing products and solutions. Must have skills : Microsoft Robotic Process Automation Good to have skills : NA Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary: As a Test Automation Lead, your day involves spearheading the evolution of testing practices to establish a seamless and efficient quality engineering process. You focus on enhancing the overall control, precision, and reliability of testing activities by integrating advanced tools and methodologies. Your role is pivotal in driving the adoption of intelligent and predictive testing strategies, ensuring that automation and innovative solutions are at the core of quality assurance efforts. You collaborate with various teams to transform traditional testing into a continuous, streamlined function that supports the delivery of high-quality software products. Roles & Responsibilities: - Process Controller expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform. - 2–5 years in process control or automation environments - Needs monitors and manages robotic process automation (RPA) workflows, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime & oversee bot execution, address exceptions, and escalate technical issues as needed. - should involves coordinating with teams, logging incidents, and optimizing RPA processes to meet service level agreements and support continuous improvement. Strong knowledge of automation tools, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are essential for maintaining operational efficiency. - Monitor automation processes - Address exception - Log and resolve incidents - Optimise RPA workflows Professional & Technical Skills: - Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Robotic Process Automation. - Experience in testing or QA roles preferred - Experience in designing and implementing automation frameworks tailored to complex testing environments. - Strong knowledge of scripting and programming languages relevant to automation tasks. - Ability to analyze and optimize automated test suites for performance and reliability. - Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines to support automated testing. - Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to automation tools and processes. Additional Information: - The candidate should have minimum 3 years of experience in Microsoft Robotic Process Automation. - This position is based at our Hyderabad office. - A 15 years full time education is required. 15 years full time education About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. 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