Test Lead

Infinite Computer Solutions; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinite Computer Solutions seeks a Senior Test Engineer / QA Lead to own automation strategy and drive quality across functional, API, and end-to-end testing. The role emphasizes Python, Playwright, Jenkins, and cloud/container environments, with leadership responsibilities.

You will mentor engineers, improve automation maturity, and ensure security/compliance is integrated into the SDLC and CI/CD lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of Software Testing / QA experience.
• Hands-on Python and Shell scripting proficiency.
• Expertise in Playwright and modern web test automation.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, especially Jenkins.
• Knowledge of RHEL/Linux platforms and cloud/container ecosystems.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted tooling for automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive test automation strategy across functional, regression, API and end-to-end testing.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Python and Playwright.
• Lead automation initiatives to improve coverage, timing, reliability, and security validation.
• Integrate automation suites with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and quality gates.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and conduct code/design reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality, security, and compliance into SDLC/CI/CD.

Skills

Python

Shell scripting

Playwright

Jenkins

CI/CD

Linux/RHEL

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

AI tools (Cursor, Claude, Gemini)

Education

BE BTECH MCA

Tools

Git

GitHub

GitLab

Playwright

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

Linux

Job description

Job Description

Job Description – Senior Test Engineer / QA Lead

• Own and drive test automation strategy across functional, regression, integration, API, end-to-end, and platform testing.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Python, Shell scripting, and Playwright.
• Lead automation initiatives to improve test coverage, execution time, reliability, security validation, and overall product quality.
• Integrate automation suites with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and establish automated quality gates.
• Drive testing across RHEL, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes environments, including containerized and cloud-native applications.
• Define and execute automated testing for RHEL platform security, hardening, security configurations, and compliance requirements.
• Validate platform security controls and security compliance requirements through automated and manual test scenarios.
• Analyze automation failures, security/compliance test failures, perform root-cause analysis, and work closely with development, DevOps, platform security, and product teams to resolve quality issues.
• Define test plans, test strategy, automation approach, quality metrics, security validation approach, and release-readiness criteria.
• Identify testing and security validation gaps and proactively introduce process and automation improvements.
• Mentor and guide junior/mid-level QA engineers and conduct code/design reviews.
• Evaluate and adopt AI-assisted engineering tools such as Cursor, Claude, and Gemini to improve productivity, test generation, debugging, code quality, and automation coverage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, security, and compliance are built into the SDLC and CI/CD lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and actively participate in release planning, risk assessment, security/compliance reviews, and production-quality reviews.

Job Description

Job Description – Senior Test Engineer / QA Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive test automation strategy across functional, regression, integration, API, end-to-end, and platform testing.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Python, Shell scripting, and Playwright.
• Lead automation initiatives to improve test coverage, execution time, reliability, security validation, and overall product quality.
• Integrate automation suites with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and establish automated quality gates.
• Drive testing across RHEL, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes environments, including containerized and cloud-native applications.
• Define and execute automated testing for RHEL platform security, hardening, security configurations, and compliance requirements.
• Validate platform security controls and security compliance requirements through automated and manual test scenarios.
• Analyze automation failures, security/compliance test failures, perform root-cause analysis, and work closely with development, DevOps, platform security, and product teams to resolve quality issues.
• Define test plans, test strategy, automation approach, quality metrics, security validation approach, and release-readiness criteria.
• Identify testing and security validation gaps and proactively introduce process and automation improvements.
• Mentor and guide junior/mid-level QA engineers and conduct code/design reviews.
• Evaluate and adopt AI-assisted engineering tools such as Cursor, Claude, and Gemini to improve productivity, test generation, debugging, code quality, and automation coverage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, security, and compliance are built into the SDLC and CI/CD lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and actively participate in release planning, risk assessment, security/compliance reviews, and production-quality reviews.

Required Skills

• 8–10 years of experience in Software Testing / Test Automation / SDET / QA.
• Strong hands‑on programming experience in Python and Shell scripting.
• Strong expertise in Playwright and modern web test automation.
• Strong experience with Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong working knowledge of RHEL/Linux platforms, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, patching, and system‑level validation.
• Good understanding of RHEL platform security, security hardening, secure configurations, access controls, and vulnerability remediation.
• Understanding of security compliance requirements and compliance validation/testing for enterprise platforms.
• Working knowledge of Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of test automation frameworks, test strategy, test design, debugging, and defect management.
• Experience with API/REST automation and validation.
• Hands‑on experience with Git/GitHub/GitLab.
• Practical experience using AI tools such as Cursor, Claude, and Gemini for software/test automation development.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills.

Leadership & Ownership

• Ability to independently own QA for a product/module and drive quality, security validation, and compliance from requirement through release.
• Ability to define priorities, estimate QA effort, identify quality/security risks, and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers and promote automation best practices, coding standards, and quality engineering practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in automation maturity, security validation, CI/CD integration, compliance testing, and testing efficiency.
• Collaborate with platform/security teams to identify and address security and compliance gaps.

Preferred Skills

• Experience building automation frameworks from scratch.
• Hands‑on experience with RHEL security hardening and compliance validation.
• Experience automating platform security checks and compliance test cases.
• Familiarity with security compliance frameworks, policies, and enterprise security requirements.
• Experience with microservices and cloud-native applications.
• Experience with Kubernetes‑based deployments and troubleshooting.
• Experience with performance, security, or reliability testing.
• Experience implementing automated quality gates and reporting in CI/CD.
• Experience leading a small QA/automation team.
• Experience working with vulnerability/security scanning tools and interpreting security findings.

Role Summary

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on Senior Test Engineer / QA Lead who can provide technical leadership while remaining deeply involved in automation development. The candidate should be capable of designing automation frameworks, driving CI/CD‑based testing, validating RHEL platform security and security compliance, troubleshooting cloud‑native environments, mentoring engineers, and leveraging AI tools to accelerate and improve QA engineering practices.

Qualifications

BE BTECH MCA

Range Of Year Experience-Min Year

6

Range Of Year Experience-Max Year

12