Tech Lead- QA
Noventiq • Mumbai City, Maharashtra, India
**Role & seniority: ** SDET / QA Automation Lead (6–9 years); leads SDET-style teams (mentoring + hands-on automation).
**Stack / tools: **
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Programming: Java (extend frameworks, build custom automation components)
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Automation layers: Web, API, Mobile, NFR
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Test/automation tools: Cucumber, Selenide, Playwright, Appium, Rest Assured
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CI/CD & reporting: Jenkins, Report Portal
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Cloud/device testing (desirable): LambdaTest, Applitools
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Performance (desirable): JMeter
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Top 3 responsibilities:
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Lead and mentor QA automation teams; hands-on framework/component development
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Own end-to-end automation strategy across Web/API/Mobile and NFR (risk-aware)
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Define/track quality metrics; drive continuous improvement aligned with product + agile goals
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Must-have skills:
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Strong Java programming for automation framework extension/custom components
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Deep hands-on automation expertise across multiple layers (Web/API/Mobile/NFR)
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Proficiency with modern automation tooling (Cucumber/Selenide/Playwright/Appium/Rest Assured) + Jenkins + Report Portal
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Debugging/problem-solving; stakeholder communication; risk/coverage/speed balance in agile
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Nice-to-haves:
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Cloud-based testing tools (LambdaTest, Applitools)
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Performance testing exposure (JMeter)
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Scalable automation architecture; device farm execution familiarity
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Experience in product-based fast release cycles
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Location & work type: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Full Description
6–9 years of strong QA and automation experience. Proven ability to lead SDET-style teams with deep hands-on automation experience. Strong programming skills in Java with ability to extend frameworks and build custom automation components.
Expertise across automation layers: Web, API, Mobile, and NFR. Proficiency with modern testing tools (Cucumber, Selenide, Playwright, Appium, Rest Assured, Jenkins, Report Portal)
Leadership & Soft Skills
Strong leadership with a track record of mentoring and upskilling teams. Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills. Clear communication and ability to manage stakeholders effectively. Experience balancing risk, coverage, and speed in agile release environments
Business Acumen
Strong understanding of product development lifecycles and agile methodologies. Ability to align testing strategy with business and product goals. Experience tracking quality metrics and driving continuous improvement
Desirable Skills
Knowledge of cloud-based testing platforms (LambdaTest, Applitools). Exposure to performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter). Familiarity with scalable automation architectures and device farm execution. Experience in product-based companies with fast-paced release cycles.
Location: Mumbai - UI, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
