Lead-Software Test

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc; Coimbatore District; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Family Mediclaim and life insurance

Training opportunities and conferences

Career path and awards

Job summary

METTLER TOLEDO is seeking an experienced Senior Test Automation Lead to define, implement and raise standards for automated testing across UI, API, desktop and cloud-native ecosystems. You will build scalable test frameworks, plan test strategies, and drive CI/CD integration with cross-functional teams across time zones.

The ideal candidate has strong expertise in TypeScript or JavaScript, Playwright, and modern automation stacks, plus hands-on experience with API testing and performance testing

Qualifications

• Experience leading test automation programs across UI, API and desktop apps.
• Strong knowledge of test design, risk-based testing and metrics.
• Ability to work across time zones in an international team.
• Hands-on coding in modern automation stacks.

Responsibilities

• Define and monitor test automation processes aligned with standards.
• Prepare estimations, test plans, and work breakdown structures.
• Build and extend reusable test automation frameworks.
• Deliver automated testing across UI, API, integration, and non-functional areas.
• Review test designs, artifacts and maintain evidence.
• Define and maintain CI/CD practices and test execution infrastructure.
• Drive failure analysis and tackle flaky tests.
• Establish and track KPIs and report to stakeholders.

Skills

BDD / TDD

PI planning

Sprint planning

Agile ceremonies

Test architecture

TypeScript/JavaScript

Playwright

Tools

Playwright

K6

WinAppDriver/Appium

Git

CI/CD

Job description

About Mettler Toledo

METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities

• Define and monitor test automation processes aligned with organizational standards.
• Prepare estimations, test plans, test strategies, work breakdown structures and prioritize work for test automation team.
• Build and extend reusable, scalable test automation frameworks.
• Deliver automated testing across UI, API, integration, and non-functional areas.
• Review test designs, automation code, and related quality artifacts.
• Ensure test artifacts, documentation, and execution evidence are maintained.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, support defect triage and regression testing.
• Define and maintain CI/CD practices and test execution infrastructure.
• Drive failure analysis, test code maintenance, and reduce flaky tests.
• Establish and track relevant team and project level KPIs / metrics, analyse trends, and recommend actions to drive continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain regular communication and reporting with stakeholders. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across time zones.
• Stay updated with modern testing tools, trends, and industry developments.

What You Need to Succeed

• Familiarity with BDD / TDD, PI planning, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies.
• Proven track record in test management, test automation, and validation of on-premise / desktop / cloud-native software and connected device ecosystems.
• Ability to analyse requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Strong test planning, test design, test artefacts review, code review and defect management skills.
• Experience in building robust, scalable, maintainable, test frameworks that can perform Web, Desktop and API tests.
• Hands-on experience with modern automation stacks, preferably:
• Advanced proficiency in TypeScript, including OOPS and design patterns or JavaScript.
• Proven experience with Playwright or similar test automation frameworks.
• API testing tools and practices
• Contract testing
• WinAppDriver / Appium or other similar Desktop application automation
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and clean code principles.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, Git, and test automation integration in delivery workflows.
• Firsthand experience in deploying and provisioning continuous execution of automated tests, Monitoring failures, and troubleshooting and controlling flaky tests.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills. Ability to communicate technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in an international, cross-functional environment.

Nice to Have Skills

• Knowledge of Laboratory domain / Automated Chemistry systems.
• Experience with embedded system testing.
• Performance testing tools like K6.
• Exposure to Security testing & tools involved.
• Familiarity in a11y testing.
• Testing and Debugging SignalR applications.
• OPC UA testing.
• Experience using genAI tools for test automation.
• ISTQB or similar Advance level certification

Our Offer to You

• Hybrid working model.
• Family Mediclaim benefits including parents & Term life insurance Cover.
• Wide portfolio of training opportunities including but not limited to Conferences, Workshops, Education reimbursement & Online learning.
• A wide range of Career Path to explore based on Individual strengths and aspirations.
• Quarterly and Annual awards for outstanding individuals and Quality of Life Improvement Program

We invite you to be part of our ONE TEAM to make the difference...Precisely

Equal Opportunity Employment

We promote equal opportunity worldwide and value diversity in our teams in terms of business background, area of expertise, gender and ethnicity. For more information on our commitment to Sustainability, Diversity and Equal Opportunity please visit us [1] here.

References

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1. https://www.mt.com/us/en/home/microsites/sustainability/reporting.html