Qa Automation Lead

SG Analytics; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SG Analytics in Pune seeks an experienced QA Automation Lead to define and execute the automation strategy. You will lead a team of automation engineers, architect scalable testing frameworks in Java/Selenium, and ensure CI/CD integration for faster, reliable releases.

You will collaborate with development, product, and DevOps teams, driving best practices, root-cause analysis, and tool evaluation to enhance overall quality and efficiency across multiple project streams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development with QA automation leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or software engineering.
• Strong Java and Selenium WebDriver expertise; experience in automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the overall test automation strategy and roadmap.
• Lead and mentor a team of Automation QA Engineers; provide feedback.
• Architect and evolve automated frameworks using Selenium WebDriver in Java.
• Oversee automated test suites across environments and layers.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins/GitLab/GitHub Actions.
• Promote best practices, coding standards, and QA improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis of defects and guide remediation.
• Evaluate new testing tools and methodologies to improve coverage.
• Contribute to high-level QA architecture discussions and decisions.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage across functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing.

Skills

Leadership

Java

Selenium

CI/CD

API testing

SQL

Agile/Scrum

Docker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

TestRail

Git

GitHub Actions

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Define, implement, and champion the overall test automation strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with project goals and organizational objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Automation QA Engineers, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and fostering professional growth.
• Architect, design, and evolve robust, scalable, and maintainable test automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, primarily with Java.
• Oversee the development, execution, and analysis of automated test suites across various environments and application layers.
• Collaborate closely with development, product management, and DevOps teams to integrate automation into the CI/CD pipeline, promoting continuous testing, delivery, and feedback loops.
• Drive the adoption of best practices, coding standards, and innovative solutions within the QA automation team.
• Conduct complex root cause analysis of defects, provide insights to development teams, and ensure effective defect management processes.
• Evaluate and recommend new testing tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance test coverage, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Contribute to high-level architectural discussions and provide critical input from a quality assurance perspective.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage, including functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing where applicable.

Manage and prioritize testing activities, resource allocation, and project timelines within the automation module/team

Technical Skills:

• Expert-level proficiency in designing, architecting, and implementing scalable test automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver.
• Strong programming expertise in Java (or a similar object-oriented language) for developing and extending automation frameworks.
• Extensive experience with integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with test management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail) and advanced usage of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Proficiency with API testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Rest Assured, Postman).
• Advanced knowledge of SQL for complex database querying, validation, and data manipulation.
• Solid understanding of different software testing methodologies, strategies, and best practices (Agile, Scrum).
• Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) for creating consistent test environments.

Competencies (soft skills you are looking for in a candidate)

• Proven leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching, and managing a team of QA engineers.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with an ability to anticipate and mitigate risks.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing stakeholders and driving collaboration across teams.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to define and execute long-term automation goals.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, able to prioritize effectively and manage multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and a passionate advocate for quality and continuous improvement.

Preferred candidate profile

Essential - 7 Years of software development

Desirable 9 years of software development

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.