Test Automation Lead

Test Automation Lead Designs, develops, evaluates, and conducts cost-effective, agile methods of testing new or adjusted software components and systems with an end-to-end, outside-in view representing the customers perspective. Your role: Implementation of the Test Automation roadmap, including new tools and platforms Create automation frameworks as necessary. Identify and evaluate state of the art tools to continuously improve the test automation framework and process. Work with product owner to define program increment and sprint scope. Design the features, define and write automation steps against the specification Defining and realizing the needed IT infrastructure for Test Automation, working closely with DevOps to enable faster deployments and quicker feedback Driving automation on multiple programs, building test strategies and experience in driving technology decisions mainly on technical aspects and technical tradeoffs Technical lead of the Test Automation team Leading Cyber Security Testing for EC informatics products Showcasing knowledge on performance, reliability and load testing through automation. Coaching and mentoring team members on automation and processes. Having expertise in development, testing and debugging skills Own up the environment setup and upkeep of the same. Youre the right fit if: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 8+ years of proven experience in automated testing for both web and mobile apps . Hands-on expertise in Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Java/Python/JavaScript , or similar. Strong understanding of test frameworks (JUnit, TestNG, BDD tools like Cucumber). Experience with cross-browser and cross-platform testing tools (e.g., BrowserStack, Sauce Labs). Familiarity with REST API testing tools such as Postman, Rest Assured. Experience with version control systems (Git), bug tracking tools (DevOps, JIRA), and test management tools (DevOps, TestRail, Zephyr). Experience in developing and implement test automation frameworks, scripts, and processes, ensuring they are scalable and maintainable. Contribute to the development of overall testing strategies, including identifying areas for automation and determining the scope of automated testing. Evaluate and recommend appropriate tools and technologies for automated testing Knowledge of Agile/Scrum development processes. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication and leadership abilities. Preferred Qualifications: ISTQB Certification or equivalent. Experience in performance testing (e.g., JMeter). Knowledge of containerized environments (e.g., Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure). Exposure to TDD/BDD and shift-left testing strategies.