
Test Automation Lead
Accenture โข Mumbai City, Maharashtra, India
**Role & seniority: ** Test Automation Lead (SME; lead/mentor team; makes team decisions; works cross-functionally)
**Stack/tools: ** Microsoft Robotic Process Automation (RPA); automation workflow design; scripting/programming for automation; CI/CD integration
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Lead transformation of testing into a continuous, efficient end-to-end quality engineering function
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Drive development/optimization of automation frameworks and test workflows (scalable, accurate, reliable)
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Coordinate cross-functional efforts; mentor team; contribute to key decisions across teams
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Must-have skills:
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Proficiency in Microsoft RPA
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Designing and implementing RPA-based automated testing workflows
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Scripting/programming fundamentals for automation
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Ability to analyze complex systems and build scalable automation solutions
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Integrate automation into continuous integration/delivery pipelines
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Nice-to-haves: None specified
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Location & work type: Mumbai office; on-site/office-based (work type not explicitly stated); minimum 5 years experience required; 15 years full-time education required
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 5 Year(s) Of Experience Is Required
Educational Qualification: 15 years full time education
Summary
As a Test Automation Lead, your day revolves around steering the evolution of testing practices into a seamless, continuous quality engineering process. You focus on enhancing control, precision, and data integrity by integrating advanced quality methodologies and tools. Your role involves fostering innovation in testing strategies, driving the adoption of intelligent and predictive automation solutions, and ensuring that the testing function delivers consistent and reliable outcomes across projects. Collaboration and leadership are central as you guide teams toward achieving higher efficiency and effectiveness in quality assurance.
Roles & Responsibilities
Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform. Responsible for team decisions. Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions. Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing processes and automation frameworks. Mentor and support junior team members to build their skills and confidence. Coordinate cross-functional efforts to align testing strategies with overall project goals.
Professional & Technical Skills
Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Robotic Process Automation. Experience in designing and implementing automated testing workflows using robotic process automation tools. Strong knowledge of scripting and programming concepts relevant to automation. Ability to analyze complex systems and develop scalable automation solutions. Familiarity with integrating automation tools into continuous integration and delivery pipelines. Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on optimizing test coverage and efficiency.
Additional Information
The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Microsoft Robotic Process Automation. This position is based at our Mumbai office. A 15 years full time education is required.