Test Automation Specialist

Straive; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Straive in Pune is seeking a Lead Automation QA Engineer with 5-12 years of experience to define automation strategies, lead a QA team, and oversee development of automated test frameworks using Selenium WebDriver in Java. You will integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines, drive best practices, conduct root cause analysis, and expand test coverage across functional, regression, and performance areas.

This role demands strategic thinking, hands-on coding, and strong collaboration with

Qualifications

• 5-12 years of experience in automation QA leadership.
• Proven track record architecting scalable automation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of QA processes and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and champion the overall test automation strategy and roadmap.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Automation QA Engineers.
• Architect, design, and evolve robust Selenium-based frameworks in Java.
• Oversee automated test suites across environments and layers.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines with DevOps teams.
• Drive adoption of coding standards and QA best practices.
• Conduct root cause analysis of defects and guide remediation.
• Evaluate new testing tools and methodologies to enhance coverage and efficiency.
• Contribute to high-level architectural discussions from QA perspective.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage across functional, regression, and performance areas.
• Manage testing activities, resources, and timelines within the automation module.

Skills

Test automation

Leadership

Automation strategy

Selenium

Java

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Java

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Job Purpose:

Application Development Engineer

Job Background/context:

We are actively seeking a highly experienced and strategic Lead Automation QA Engineer with 5-12 years of experience, specializing in Selenium-based test automation, to lead our quality assurance initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining automation strategies, leading a team of QA engineers, and overseeing the design, development, and execution of comprehensive automated test frameworks and suites. This role demands advanced expertise in test automation, a deep understanding of software development and quality assurance processes, and proven leadership skills to drive the continuous improvement of our software quality.

Key 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.