Automation Test Lead

ZEISS India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEISS India is seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Engineer with extensive experience in test automation. You will lead the design and maintenance of test automation frameworks for both desktop and web applications. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in software testing and proficiency with tools such as Selenium and Cypress. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to adapt to new technologies.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on test automation.
• Proven experience leading automation teams and driving automation strategies.
• Strong proficiency in automation tools and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of test automation frameworks.
• Drive automation efforts across functional and regression testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare comprehensive test plans.

Skills

Test automation

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

TestNG

pytest

CI/CD integration

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field

Tools

WinAppDriver

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Postman

JMeter

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of test automation frameworks and strategies for desktop and web applications
• Drive automation efforts across functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including development, product management, and DevOps to prepare comprehensive test plans
• Identify, assess, and communicate risks and quality concerns to stakeholders in a timely manner
• Provide clear and concise reporting on test progress, automation coverage, and defect metrics
• Mentor and guide junior QA engineers and automation testers to build team capabilities
• Evaluate and adopt new tools, technologies, and methodologies to continuously improve automation practices
• Ensure alignment of automation strategies with project timelines and business objectives
• Conduct code reviews for test scripts and enforce best practices in automation development
• Collaborate with CI/CD teams to integrate automated tests into deployment pipelines
• Travel to different project sites or client locations as needed to support testing activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in software testing with a strong focus on test automation
• Proven experience leading automation teams and driving automation strategies
• Strong proficiency in automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG, pytest)
• Experience with desktop application testing using tools such as WinAppDriver, TestComplete, or FlaUI)
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated tests
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, JIRA)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies, tools, and domains – a quick learner
• Willingness to travel as required by project needs
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Preferred Skills

• ISTQB Advanced Level certification or similar professional qualification
• Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured)
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling, LoadRunner)
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)