Python Automation Lead

Job Title: Python Automation Lead

Location: Mumbai (Client Location - Onsite)Employment Type: Full-time / ContractExperinence: 5-7 YearsNotice Period: Immediate to 15 DaysWork Timings: Monday to Friday.

Interview Process

Level 1: HR Screening (Personality Assessment)Level 2: Technical RoundLevel 3: Final Round (Note: The interview levels may vary)

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated Python Automation Lead to work onsite with our client in Mumbai. This role requires a technically strong individual with leadership capabilities to mentor a small QA automation team, design scalable test automation frameworks, and ensure high-quality software delivery through strategic QA practices.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze requirements and implement automation tests for web and mobile applications.Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks using Python, Selenium, Appium, and PyTest/Unittest.Perform test execution, bug triaging, failure analysis, and reporting.Drive test coverage across release cycles, ensuring automation is integrated into CI/CD pipelines.Take full ownership of QA automation efforts and propose innovative solutions for automation and tooling challenges.Collaborate with development, QA, and product teams to resolve issues and dependencies.Mentor and guide junior engineers, conducting code reviews and providing growth support.Actively contribute to framework enhancements, productivity tools, and testing best practices.

Primary Technical Skills

Strong programming experience in object-oriented Python with excellent debugging skills.

Proven expertise in web/mobile application automation using Selenium, Appium, or similar tools.

Hands-on experience with test frameworks such as PyTest and Unittest.

Deep understanding of QA methodologies, STLC, and deployment processes.

Experience with Git, Jenkins, bug tracking, and test management tools.

Proficiency in designing and maintaining scalable test automation frameworks.

Sound knowledge of QA fundamentals and automation architecture.

Primary Behavioral Skills

Strong technical leadership with the ability to drive and mentor a small automation team.

Effective communicator, capable of interacting with multiple stakeholders across the SDLC.

Analytical thinker with a proactive approach to solving technical and process challenges.

Ownership mindset with a high level of accountability.

Collaborative team player who brings new ideas and innovation to the table.

Secondary Skills (Good To Have)

Basic understanding of JavaScript

Familiarity with containerized environments or virtual test setups is a plus

Mandatory SkillsPython programming

Selenium for web automation

Automation testing for web applications

Skills: appium,web automation,python programming,javascript libraries,test management tools,object-oriented python,mobile testing,jenkins,bug tracking,git,selenium,test automation,automation,oops,,pytest,unittest,ci/cd,python,web/mobile application automation,qa automation