Senior Lead Automation Tester — Frameworks & QA Excellence

Bootminds; United States; Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in Bangalore (Hybrid) is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to own web, API, and database test automation across stacks. You will architect scalable frameworks, lead automation initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in an enterprise setting.

You will drive test design, execution, and defect analysis, mentor junior engineers, and align automation with CI/CD and quality goals within an Agile/Scrum environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years hands-on automation testing experience.
• Senior/Lead Automation Engineer role in enterprise systems.
• Strong Java and OOP knowledge.
• Experience with Selenium, Playwright, Rest Assured.
• Frameworks like TestNG, Cucumber, JUnit.
• Automating web, API, and database apps across browsers.
• Advanced SQL with Snowflake/Redshift/Oracle/Databricks.
• Solid QA methods and SDLC/STLC knowledge.
• Git and CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps.
• Analytical, debugging, problem-solving, communication.
• Ability to lead automation initiatives and mentor juniors.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum and test planning.
• Knowledge of performance testing is a plus.
• ISTQB/CSTE/CSQA certifications are a plus.
• Architect scalable test automation frameworks.
• Lead automation strategies aligned with CI/CD and quality goals.
• Collaborate with DevOps for test environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement scalable maintainable test automation frameworks.
• Lead development of automation strategies aligned with business requirements and CI/CD.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA teams to define test coverage.
• Execute automated tests, analyze results, log defects with root-cause analysis.
• Optimize scripts for performance, reliability, and reusability.
• Mentor junior QA engineers on frameworks and best practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint planning.
• Conduct code and test automation reviews for quality.
• Work with DevOps to manage test environments and pipelines.
• Evaluate new tools and adopt methodologies to improve automation capabilities.
• Communicate quality metrics and coverage to stakeholders.

Skills

Automation testing

Java

OOP

Selenium

Playwright

Rest Assured

TestNG

Cucumber

JUnit

Git

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

SQL

Snowflake

Redshift

Oracle

Databricks

Databases

Performance testing

Agile/Scrum

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

ISTQB Certification

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Rest Assured

TestNG

Cucumber

JUnit

Git

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Snowflake

Redshift

Oracle

Databricks

SQL

Job description

IQVIA in Bangalore (Hybrid) is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to own web, API, and database test automation across stacks. You will architect scalable frameworks, lead automation initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in an enterprise setting.

You will drive test design, execution, and defect analysis, mentor junior engineers, and align automation with CI/CD and quality goals within an Agile/Scrum environment.