Automation Lead

Ixiegaming; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Indium in Chennai, India is seeking an experienced QA Automation Lead to drive automation strategy across Web, API and integration testing, building scalable frameworks and defining test plans.

This role requires hands-on testing, CI/CD integration, leadership, mentoring, and a passion for AI-driven testing practices within an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in QA automation and framework development.
• Hands-on experience in Web, API, and Integration testing.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and automation integration.
• Strong understanding of test strategy, planning, and QA methodologies.
• Experience with defect management and QA reporting.
• Good programming/scripting skills and Git experience.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Experience mentoring QA engineers.
• Exposure to AI-enabled testing tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA automation strategy across Web, API, and Integration testing.
• Design and maintain scalable automation frameworks from scratch.
• Define test plans, test strategies, and ensure end-to-end test coverage.
• Develop and execute automated functional, regression, integration, and E2E tests.
• Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze test results, manage defects, and coordinate with development teams.
• Track QA metrics and provide release readiness reports.
• Mentor QA engineers and conduct automation code reviews.
• Drive automation best practices and continuous process improvements.
• Adopt modern automation and AI-driven testing practices.

Skills

QA automation

Web testing

API testing

Integration testing

CI/CD

Test strategy

Defect management

Programming scripting

Git

Agile/Scrum

Leadership

Mentoring

AI testing

Job description

We are looking for an experienced QA Automation Lead with strong expertise in automation framework development and test strategy. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Web, API, and Integration testing, along with CI/CD and modern AI-driven testing practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead QA automation strategy across Web, API, and Integration testing.
• Design and maintain scalable automation frameworks from scratch.
• Define test plans, test strategies, and ensure end-to-end test coverage.
• Develop and execute automated functional, regression, integration, and E2E tests.
• Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze test results, manage defects, and coordinate with development teams.
• Track QA metrics and provide release readiness reports.
• Mentor QA engineers and conduct automation code reviews.
• Drive automation best practices and continuous process improvements.
• Adopt modern automation and AI-driven testing practices.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in QA automation and framework development.
• Hands-on experience in Web, API, and Integration testing.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and automation integration.
• Strong understanding of test strategy, planning, and QA methodologies.
• Experience with defect management and QA reporting.
• Good programming/scripting skills and Git experience.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Experience mentoring QA engineers.
• Exposure to AI-enabled testing tools is preferred.

At Indium, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are core values. We promote DEI through a dedicated council, expert sessions, and tailored training, fostering an inclusive workplace. Our initiatives, like the WE@IN women empowerment program and DEI calendar, create a culture of respect and belonging. Recognized with the Human Capital Award, we're committed to an environment where everyone thrives. Join us in building a diverse, innovative workplace.

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