Test Automation Lead

Amgen Inc. (IR); Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. (IR) seeks a Test Automation Lead to define and drive automation for SAP ERP projects. You will build and maintain robust automation frameworks, lead script development and execution, and deliver clear quality reports to stakeholders.

The role requires hands-on expertise with ALM, UFT, TOSCA and VB scripting, plus exposure to modern automation and CI/CD practices. You will mentor junior testers and influence automation strategies across teams.

Qualifications

• 5 to 9 years of related experience in test automation.
• Hands-on experience with SAP ERP automation and web applications.
• Experience designing and implementing automation frameworks and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the Test Automation Strategy for SAP ERP applications.
• Identify and finalize the scope of automation across functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Design, develop, and enhance automation frameworks using UFT and TOSCA.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts with focus on reusability and scalability.
• Plan and execute automated test cycles (Regression, Smoke, Sanity).
• Publish Test Execution Reports and quality dashboards for stakeholders.
• Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or similar).
• Mentor junior testers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Test Automation

SAP ERP

Automation Strategy

Problem Solving

Education

Any degree

Tools

ALM

UFT

TOSCA

VB Scripting

Selenium

Playwright

JavaScript

TypeScript

GitHub

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Job description

Career Category Engineering Job Description Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas -Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease- we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you'll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Test Automation Lead: What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this you will implement the testing and qualification processes for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions and platform. This role is Test Automation Lead to drive automation strategy and execution for our SAP ERP projects. The role involves defining the automation roadmap, building and maintaining robust automation frameworks, leading script development and execution, and providing clear test execution and quality reports to stakeholders. The candidate should have handson expertise with ALM, UFT, TOSCA, and VB Scripting, along with exposure to modern automation and CI/CD practices

Roles & Responsibilities

• Define and own the Test Automation Strategy for SAP ERP applications
• Identify and finalize the scope and feasibility of automation across functional, regression, and integration testing
• Work closely with Functional Test Leads, SAP Consultants, and Business stakeholders to align automation goals with project timelines
• Design, develop, and enhance automation frameworks using UFT and TOSCA
• Develop, review, and maintain automation test scripts with strong focus on reusability and scalability
• Ensure effective regular maintenance of automation assets to handle application changes
• Plan and execute automated test cycles (Regression, Smoke, Sanity)
• Analyze automation execution results and identify defects, failures, and root causes
• Prepare and publish Test Execution Reports, automation coverage metrics, and quality dashboards for project and management reviews
• Manage automation assets, execution schedules, and defects using ALM
• Support integration of automation suites with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or similar tools)
• Follow best practices for code versioning, reviews, and automation standards
• Mentor junior automation testers and provide technical guidance

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

Basic Qualifications

Any degree and 5 to 9 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience

Must-Have Skills

• Strong experience in Test Automation for SAP ERP applications and other Web applications
• Handson expertise with: ALM UFT TOSCA
• Mandatory experience in VB Scripting
• Solid understanding of: Test Strategy and Automation Planning
• Automation Framework Design
• Test Script Development & Maintenance
• Test Execution Reporting and Metrics

Good-to-Have Skills

• Automation tools and technologies: Selenium, Playwright or similar
• Programming / Scripting: JavaScript, Type Script
• Code Management: GitHub, Bitbucket, or similar version control tools
• CI/CD & DevOps exposure: Jenkins or equivalent CI/CD tools
• Experience in integrating automation with DevOps pipelines

Additional Desired Competencies (Added Value)

• Experience in SAP modules (e.g., SD, MM, FI, CO, - any)
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
• Ability to work independently and lead automation initiatives endtoend
• Good communication skills to interact with crossfunctional teams and stakeholders

What you can expect of us

From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way. In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen