Role & seniority
- Lead QA Automation Engineer (lead architect/ownership of test strategy and frameworks)
Stack/tools
- Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, JUnit, REST Assured, Cucumber
- API testing, GitLab CI, Jenkins
- Test automation frameworks, shift-left/CI/CD-integrated QA
Top 3 responsibilities
- Design/develop/maintain scalable, reusable automation frameworks (best practices)
- Architect end-to-end test strategy covering API, UI, and integration within Agile/Scrum
- Integrate and maintain automation in CI/CD (Jenkins/GitLab CI) + improve regression feedback cycles
Must-have skills
- Selenium WebDriver, Java, TestNG/JUnit
- REST Assured and API testing
- CI/CD integration experience with Jenkins and/or GitLab CI
- Cucumber knowledge; ability to measure/act on KPIs (pass/fail, flakiness, coverage)
Nice-to-haves
- Playwright
- Appium
- GitLab CI (explicit preference)
Location & work type
- Not specified in provided text.

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About The Opportunity

A dynamic technology solutions firm in the Enterprise Software & Digital Transformation sector, we build scalable, mission-critical applications for global clients across BFSI, Healthcare, and Logistics. Our QA Automation practice ensures zero-defect delivery through intelligent test frameworks, CI/CD integration, and shift-left quality strategies. We empower engineers to drive quality at speed without compromising reliability.

Role & Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, maintainable, and reusable test automation frameworks using industry best practices. Architect end-to-end test strategies aligned with Agile/Scrum delivery cycles, ensuring test coverage for API, UI, and integration layers. Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab CI) to enable continuous feedback and rapid regression cycles. Mentor and upskill QA engineers on advanced automation tools, scripting, and test data management techniques. Collaborate with Dev, Product, and Ops teams to embed quality gates, enforce test-driven development (TDD), and improve defect escape rates. Monitor test execution KPIs (pass/fail rate, flakiness, coverage) and implement improvements to reduce technical debt and increase ROI.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

Selenium WebDriver TestNG Java REST Assured JUnit Jenkins Cucumber API Testing

Preferred

Playwright Appium GitLab CI

Benefits & Culture Highlights

Work in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment with exposure to global clients and emerging tech stacks. Opportunity to lead QA initiatives from strategy to execution—own the outcome, not just the task. Transparent growth path with certifications support, technical mentorship, and quarterly skill mapping.

Skills: gitlab ci,qa automation,selenium webdriver,automation,api,gitlab

Lead - QA Automation

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