Test Lead

Ixiegaming; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Indium in Chennai is seeking an experienced Quality Engineering Architect / Automation Architect to lead enterprise‑scale test automation strategies and quality practices across engineering teams. You will design scalable automation frameworks and drive automation initiatives across UI, API, and end‑to‑end testing.

This role requires strong expertise in automation tools (Playwright, Selenium, Cypress), CI/CD, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), with leadership and DevOps collaboration to

Qualifications

• Experience designing enterprise-scale automation strategies.
• Strong expertise in UI/API testing and automation frameworks.
• Leadership and stakeholder management across engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement enterprise-wide Quality Engineering and automation strategies.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reusable, and robust test automation frameworks.
• Lead automation initiatives across UI, API, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster releases.

Skills

Automation Architecture

Quality Engineering

CI/CD

Cloud Platforms

Leadership

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Cypress

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Title: Quality Engineering Architect / Automation Architect

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineering Architect / Automation Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale test automation strategies and quality engineering practices. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in automation frameworks, modern programming languages, CI/CD, cloud technologies, and DevOps, with the ability to drive quality transformation across engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Define and implement enterprise-wide Quality Engineering and automation strategies.

Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reusable, and robust test automation frameworks.

Lead automation initiatives across UI, API, integration, and end-to-end testing.

Collaborate with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster releases.

Establish best practices for automation architecture, coding standards, and test governance.

Drive Shift-Left testing practices and promote automation-first quality engineering.

Evaluate and implement modern testing tools, frameworks, and AI-powered testing solutions.

Monitor automation health through reporting, logging, and quality metrics.

Mentor QA engineers and automation teams while providing technical leadership and guidance.

Work closely with stakeholders to define quality goals, roadmap, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills

Strong experience in Automation Architecture and Quality Engineering.

Expertise in automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or similar frameworks.

Strong experience in UI and API testing tools and frameworks.

Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI/CD.

Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Knowledge of test reporting, logging, and monitoring solutions.

Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, Continuous Testing, and Shift-Left testing practices.

Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Performance Testing, Security Testing, and Accessibility Testing.

Experience with AI-powered testing tools and Agentic AI solutions.

Relevant certifications in Quality Engineering, Cloud Technologies, or Agile methodologies.

Quality Engineering Leadership

Enterprise Automation Strategy

CI/CD & DevOps Integration

Cloud-based Testing

Stakeholder & Team Leadership

Innovation in Test Automation

At Indium, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are core values. We promote DEI through a dedicated council, expert sessions, and tailored training, fostering an inclusive workplace. Our initiatives, like the WE@IN women empowerment program and DEI calendar, create a culture of respect and belonging. Recognized with the Human Capital Award, we're committed to an environment where everyone thrives. Join us in building a diverse, innovative workplace.

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