QA Lead Automation

Role Overview We are looking for a skilled Senior Test Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Automation Testing, Python scripting, API testing, and QA processes. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in building automation frameworks, executing end-to-end testing, and driving quality initiatives in Agile environments. Key Responsibilities • Design and execute test strategies, test cases, and automation scripts • Perform Functional, Integration, Regression, System, and UAT testing • Develop and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium, TestNG, and Cucumber • Perform API testing using Postman or similar tools • Develop Python utilities/scripts for automation support • Drive CI/CD-integrated automation and QA process improvements • Manage defects using Jira and collaborate with cross-functional teams • Support release validation, production readiness, and quality reporting • Mentor junior QA engineers and promote automation best practices Required Skills • 8+ years of experience in Software Testing & Automation Testing • Strong expertise in: - Robot Framework - Selenium WebDriver - TestNG / Cucumber / BDD - Python scripting / Pytest - API Testing (Postman) - Automation Frameworks (POM, Data-Driven, Hybrid) • Experience with Jira, Jenkins, Git/GitHub, Maven • Good understanding of STLC, SDLC, Agile methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines • Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills Preferred Skills • Experience in enterprise-scale applications • Exposure to API automation and integration testing • Knowledge of security or performance testing is a plus Summary We are seeking a proactive QA Automation professional with strong automation, Python, Robot framework and testing expertise to deliver scalable, high-quality software solutions in a fast-paced Agile environment.