
Lead Automation Engineer
Vensure Employer Solutions • Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
**Role & seniority: ** Automation Lead Engineer / QA Lead, 10+ years (≥3 years leadership/managerial)
**Stack/tools: ** Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript), Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps; automated testing across functional/regression/performance/security
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Architect & build scalable Playwright automation frameworks; maintain/optimize scripts and reduce maintenance
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Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab/Azure DevOps) and ensure fast, reliable test runs
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Lead QA team: mentor engineers, conduct technical reviews, drive bottleneck analysis and continuous improvement
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Must-have skills:
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Hands-on expertise in Playwright + JS/TS
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Test automation architecture/design and code review practices
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QA strategy/process ownership and ability to define/report automation metrics
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Strong leadership/people management and stakeholder communication
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Knowledge of cross-browser/cross-platform testing and environment planning
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Nice-to-haves:
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Experience extending automation with new tools/techniques
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Breadth across performance/reliability testing and security test automation
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Location & work type: Noida / Hyderabad / Trivandrum; Work from Office, full-time, 5 days/week, 1 PM–10 PM IST shift
Full Description
Employment Type: Full-time / 5 Days a week
Shift Timing: 1 PM- 10 PM (IST)
Experience: 10+ years
Work location: Noida/ Hyderabad/ Trivandrum
Mode: Work from Office
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Automation Lead Engineer with strong expertise in Playwright, JavaScript, and/or TypeScript to lead automation initiatives, build scalable test frameworks, and guide QA teams in delivering high-quality software products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in test automation architecture, CI/CD integration, team leadership, and quality engineering best practices.
Leadership & Team Development
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Lead, mentor, and support QA engineers, helping resolve automation challenges.
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Conduct technical reviews of automation designs, frameworks, and scripts.
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Identify bottlenecks in automation workflows and drive continuous improvements.
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Manage testing resources, ensuring motivation and monitoring progress.
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Guide the team on best practices in test automation architecture and implementation.
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Test Automation & Framework Development
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Architect, design, and develop scalable automation frameworks using Playwright with JavaScript/TypeScript.
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Review automation code quality and enforce clean, scalable coding practices.
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Ensure CI/CD integration with test automation in Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps.
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Maintain automation scripts, optimize test execution speed, and reduce maintenance overhead.
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Introduce new automation tools & techniques to enhance test efficiency
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Test Strategy & Execution
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Define, track, and report key automation metrics to measure efficiency.
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Oversee automation testing in functional, regression, performance, and security testing.
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Ensure cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility through automated tests.
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Identify and implement appropriate testing tools and plan test environments efficiently.
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Drive and manage the test activities over all disciplines including performance, reliability.
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Develop and maintain Project Test Strategy Plan.
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Align all test activities within the test team, together with the SW- HW, and the Third party components.
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Responsible for tracking testing activity and progress
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Identifying testing tools and plan the test environments.
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Ensuring the appropriate planning and management of the test resources
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Assessing the progress and effectiveness of the test effort
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Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
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Work closely with developers, DevOps, and SW architects to align automation strategy.
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Lead automation efforts across different teams, ensuring scalable test automation.
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Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QA professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure their success and growth.
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Scrum through the issues and identify the real production blockers.
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Technically involve with test team and guide, coach, and mentor the team
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Mange the testing resources and ensure team is motivated and monitor testing tasks progress.
Requirements
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11+ years of experience in quality assurance, with at least [3] years in a managerial or leadership role.
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Strong hands-on expertise in Playwright with JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
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Proven track record of success in developing and implementing QA strategies, processes, and methodologies.
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Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve excellence.
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Experience in conducting code reviews, architecture discussions, and framework design.
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Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
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In-depth knowledge of QA principles, practices, and tools, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.