QA Lead Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Development & Maintenance
• Lead the design, development, and upkeep of automated test suites for web and mobile applications based on product specifications.
• Test Execution & Analysis
• Oversee execution of automated and manual tests, investigate failures, perform root‑cause analysis, and partner with developers to drive timely fixes.
• Automation Infrastructure
• Architect, build, and continuously enhance automation frameworks and environments using Playwright, Selenium, Appium, and BrowserStack.
• Tooling & Innovation
• Research, evaluate, and integrate new tools or modules to expand automation capabilities and address evolving QA needs.
• Cloud Testing
• Design and implement cloud‑native test strategies across AWS, GCP, and Azure to ensure scalable, reliable testing environments.
• Collaboration & Mentoring
• Mentor and coach automation engineers, conduct code and test‑plan reviews, and enforce best practices in test automation and QA.
• Continuous Integration
• Embed automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions), define quality gates, and maintain reporting standards.
  

Requirements

• Technical Expertise
• 4–5 years hands‑on experience in at least two of: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, or C#.
• 3–4 years designing and executing Playwright‑based automated tests.
• 1–2 years working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) for test automation environments.
• Strong command of software QA methodologies (white‑box, black‑box) and SDLC.
• Proficiency with two or more CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitHub, or GitLab.
• Additional Skills
• Proven track record in web and mobile automation testing (UI, API, integration).
• Solid troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in Agile/Scrum teams.
• Bonus: proficiency in Python or Java.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience architecting large‑scale automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with performance, load, or security testing tools.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• ISTQB or equivalent QA certification.