Test Lead

indiumsoft; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

indiumsoft is seeking a Quality Engineering Architect to shape the automation strategy across products and platforms. You will design scalable frameworks and drive automation initiatives with cross-functional teams.

Lead the implementation of UI, API, and end-to-end testing, integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring engineers to raise quality standards. This role demands strong leadership and a deep hands-on expertise.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automating enterprise-scale QA initiatives.
• Ability to design reusable, scalable test automation frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of UI and API testing strategies.
• Experience embedding automation in CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to lead and mentor QA teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement enterprise-wide Quality Engineering and automation strategies.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks.
• Lead automation initiatives across UI, API, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and DevOps 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.

Skills

Automation Architecture

Quality Engineering

Playwright

Selenium

Cypress

JavaScript/TypeScript

Java

Python

CI/CD

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

GitLab CI/CD

AWS/Azure/GCP

Leadership

Agile/DevOps

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Cypress

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

GitLab CI/CD

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Job Title: Quality Engineering Architect / Automation Architect Job Description

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.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Python, or C#.
• 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

• Experience implementing enterprise-scale automation frameworks.
• 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.

Key Competencies

• Quality Engineering Leadership
• Test Automation Architecture
• Enterprise Automation Strategy
• CI/CD & DevOps Integration
• Cloud-based Testing
• Stakeholder & Team Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Innovation in Test Automation