Role & seniority
- Automation QA Assistant Manager (supports QA Manager)
- ~9+ years QA experience; 2+ years in lead/assistant manager capacity
Stack/tools
- Automation: Selenium, Playwright, UFT, Cypress (plus TestNG)
- CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI
- Languages/scripting: Java, Python, JavaScript
- Defect tracking: Jira / Bugzilla / ADO
- (Mentioned trends) AI-driven testing, self-healing tests, codeless automation platforms, API/contract testing
Top 3 responsibilities
- Own automation strategy and execution: build/maintain automated scripts, frameworks, and test coverage (functional/regression/performance).
- Enable CI/CD quality gates: integrate automation into pipelines; support continuous testing with risk-based feedback.
- Lead and oversee QA quality: review plans/cases/scripts, mentor junior QA, track defects/metrics, participate in RCA and continuous improvement.
Must-have skills
- Automation engineering experience with one or more key tools (Selenium/Playwright/UFT/Cypress)
- CI/CD automation with Jenkins/GitLab CI
- Strong scripting ability (Java/Python/JavaScript)
- Test planning, coverage design, and quality metrics reporting
- Team collaboration/mentorship and clear communication
- Defect tracking workflows (Jira/Bugzilla/ADO)
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with AI/ML test optimization (predictive test cases, high-risk area identificatio

Full Description

Job Summary

The Automation QA Assistant Manager supports the QA Manager in leading the automation testing efforts across software development projects. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality software through the implementation of automated testing strategies, tools, and frameworks. The position involves team coordination, test planning, and hands-on scripting, with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

*** - Automation Strategy & Execution:** Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts usingtools like Selenium, Playwright, UFT, or Cypress.

Implement and manage test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
Ensure test coverage across functional, regression, and performance
testing.
Team Leadership & Collaboration: Mentor and guide junior QA engineers in
automation best practices.
Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to
define test strategies. - Assist in resource planning and task allocation
within the QA team.
Quality Assurance Oversight: Review test plans, test cases, and test
scripts for accuracy and completeness.
Monitor and report on test execution, defect tracking, and quality
metrics.
Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Process & Compliance: Ensure adherence to QA standards, policies, and
procedures.
Support audits and compliance checks related to software quality.

AI-Driven Testing: - AI and ML are being used to create predictive test cases, identify high-riskareas, and optimize test coverage.

Tools now offer self-healing scripts that automatically adapt to UI
changes.
Codeless Test Automation: - Codeless platforms allow testers to create test
cases using drag-and-drop interfaces or natural language, reducing the need
for programming skills.
Supports remote collaboration, parallel testing, and on-demand
environments.
Continuous Testing in CI/CD: - Testing is now integrated throughout the
development lifecycle, not just at the end.
Emphasis on real-time feedback, risk-based testing, and automated quality
gates in CI/CD pipelines.
API Testing: - With the rise of microservices, contract testing, service
virtualization, and API-first testing are becoming essential.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. - 9+ years of experience in

QA with at least 2 years in a lead or assistant manager role.

Proficiency in automation tools (e.g., Selenium, TestNG, Playwright, UFT). -
Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
Strong knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).
Familiarity with bug tracking tools like JIRA or Bugzilla ADO
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.