Automation Lead

Alight Solutions

Gurugram District

On-site

INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health coverage options

Retirement plans

Continuing education and training

Maternity and paternity leave

Voluntary benefit options

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate Automation Lead to spearhead a talented team of automation testers. In this pivotal role, you will drive the development of high-quality customer-facing applications while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams. With a focus on continuous improvement and cutting-edge technologies, you will ensure the delivery of exceptional software solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to mentor and lead a dynamic team in a supportive environment that values integrity and purpose. If you are ready to make a significant impact and grow your career, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

10-12 years of professional experience in automation.
3+ years of experience leading automation teams.
Knowledge of software architecture and design patterns.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of automation testers and performance testers.
Define project processes and ensure quality delivery.
Participate in technical discussions and project status meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Automation Testing

MERN Technologies

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Software Architecture

Cloud Architecture

Education

BE/B. Tech in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Appium

JMeter

LoadRunner

.Net

Python

JavaScript

Job description

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Our story

At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.”

Our Values:

Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.

Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.

Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

Learn more at careers.alight.com .

Automation Lead

Alight is seeking a skilled and passionate Automation Lead with a strong customer focus, ability to solve complex business problems, attention to detail and highly collaborative communication skills. Automation lead will lead a team of talented Automation testers & Performance testers to deliver a high-quality customer facing progressive web app that can run at scale. We are looking for a hands-on technical leader who embrace new technologies with cutting edge development practices, Continuous Integration, continuous delivery .

Qualifications:

BE/ B. Tech degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject

Role Expectations:

A great mentor that is responsible for leading a team, and responsible for the quality of its deliverables
Creating buy-in for the strategy, setting priorities and communicating across business partners and stakeholders
Defining a world-class customer/delivery experience for our customers
Responsible for defining the project processes and best practices and ensure compliance to the processes defined to ensure quality delivery at the right time
Provide management, administrative/technical support to project team and ensure program deliverables are met timely and efficiently
Participate in technical discussions with Tech Lead, Architect and QA to ensure adequate level of details are captured
Attend program/project-related status meetings to share relevant updates with Project Stake Holders and analyse variations and take corrective actions for the observed variations
Maintains high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong work ethics, flexibility, proven attention to details and quality
Highly motivated and willing to work in a rapidly evolving environment

Responsibility Areas:

Team Leadership : Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to engineers working with MERN technologies.
Technical Oversight : Review code, architecture decisions and ensure adherence to best practices .
Collaboration : Foster collaboration between cross-functional teams, including developers, designers and product managers.
Recruitment and Onboarding : Participate in the hiring process, interview candidates and onboard new team members.
Performance Management : Conduct performance evaluations, set goals and provide constructive feedback to team members.
Stakeholder Communication : Communicate project updates, challenges and progress to stakeholders, including top management.
Continuous Improvement : Identify opportunities for process improvements, innovations and knowledge sharing within the team.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technical risks that may impact project delivery or product quality.
Stay Updated: Keep abreast of the latest developments in MERN technologies and industry trends to ensure the team remains competitive and innovative.
QA Automation:
Test Design and Development:
Create and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
Design test cases and strategies to cover various functionalities and scenarios.
Develop and implement automation testing protocols.
Test Execution and Analysis:
Execute automated tests and analyse the results to identify defects.
Report defects to the development team and track their resolution.
Conduct regression testing to ensure that new code doesn't break existing functionality.
Collaboration and Communication:
Communicate test results and findings effectively.
Participate in sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
Tool Proficiency:
Proficiency in automation testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, Cucumber, TOSCA, Functionize).
Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., .Net , Python, JavaScript).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools.
Continuous Improvement:
Identify opportunities to improve the testing process and automation framework.
Stay up to date with the latest testing technologies and best practices.
Performance Automation:
Design, develop, and execute performance test scripts using JMeter and LoadRunner.
Conduct load, stress, scalability, and endurance testing for applications.
Analyse test results, identify performance bottlenecks, and provide optimization recommendations.
Work closely with development, DevOps, and business teams to ensure performance standards are met.
Prepare detailed test reports and document performance benchmarks.
Troubleshoot issues related to latency, throughput, and resource utilization .
Strong experience in JMeter, LoadRunner, and other performance testing tools.

Required Skills:

10 -12 Yrs of total professional experience .
3 + years of experience in leading automation team .
Sound knowledge of Software Architecture and design patterns .
Collaborate effectively with designers, developers and other stakeholders to achieve design objectives
Knowledge of Cloud Architecture & Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and DevOps practices.
Proven experience managing projects involving .Net , CRM, ETL , and Integrations.
E xperience with performance monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic).
Knowledge of SQL and database performance testing.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating performance tests.

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video.

Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 5 years in a row.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options.

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

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