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Automation QA Lead
Aristocrat. Lead development, implementation, and maintenance of robust, scalable, and maintainable test automation frameworks .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and optimizing test automation frameworks, integrating automation within CI/CD pipelines, and leading technical initiatives across diverse platforms. Proficient in mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement in automation practices and tooling.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Test Automation Framework DevelopmentCI/CD Pipeline IntegrationTechnical LeadershipProficiency in Java, Python, JavaScript, C#Experience with Selenium and Appium
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Hard Skills
Test Automation Framework DevelopmentCI/CD Pipeline IntegrationProficiency in JavaProficiency in PythonProficiency in JavaScriptProficiency in C#Database TestingMicroservices TestingAI/ML IntegrationContract Testing
Soft Skills
MentoringCollaborationKnowledge SharingContinuous ImprovementTechnical Direction
Tools & Technologies
SeleniumAppiumTestRailJenkinsGitHub ActionsAzure DevOpsLangSmithDeepEvalRagasNew Relic
Certifications & Qualifications
ISTQB Advanced Level CertificationCloud Certification (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Industry Keywords
Test AutomationAgile EnvironmentsCloud PlatformsMicroservicesGame DevelopmentMobile GamingSecurity Testing GuidelinesMonitoring and Logging ToolsAutomation ArchitectureAI Evaluation Pipelines
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptJenkinsMicroservicesPrometheusPythonSeleniumUnity
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead development, implementation, and maintenance of robust, scalable, and maintainable test automation frameworks
- Support the Test Automation Manager in defining strategic automation roadmaps aligned with business objectives
- Evaluate, implement, and optimize test tooling, including AI-assisted solutions, for continuous integration and delivery
- Collaborate with QA teams, QA leadership, and Development teams to streamline testing and align automation strategies with development processes
- Mentor test automation engineers and drive technical direction across mobile, web, API, and microservices platforms
- Ensure automation guidelines are followed and provide improvement feedback
- Drive continuous improvement in automation architecture, tooling adoption, and coding standards
- Perform code and build reviews, encourage knowledge sharing, and support technical upskilling
- Produce documentation and diagrams communicating automation strategies
- Manage automation infrastructure, including on-premises labs, cloud platforms, and third-party tools
- Lead knowledge-sharing initiatives through workshops, presentations, and demos
- Stay current with emerging automation technologies and industry trends
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven ability in crafting, assembling, and integrating test automation frameworks through tools such as Selenium, Appium, TestRail, and API automation solutions
- Experience leading complex, multi-team testing initiatives in fast-paced agile environments
- Solid experience integrating automation within cloud-based CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps
- Familiarity with database or microservices testing
- Experience with AI/ML within projects
- Proficiency in Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, or similar programming/scripting languages
- Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership capacity, with the capability to guide and enhance team members' skills
- Completion of a bachelor's degree in a technical area or an equivalent level of practical experience
- Willingness to travel to offshore teams if needed, approximately 5 days per year
- Preferred: ISTQB/ISEB Advanced level certification
- Preferred: Familiarity with LangSmith, DeepEval, Ragas, Promptfoo, or similar tools
- Preferred: Experience with Agentic workflows, RAG applications, or AI evaluation pipelines
- Preferred: Cloud certification such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Preferred: Track record of successful automation initiatives
- Preferred: Understanding of software structured around core business concepts
- Preferred: Experience with contract testing
- Preferred: Experience in game development and mobile gaming, preferably Unity mobile applications
- Preferred: Knowledge of security testing guidelines in cloud environments
- Preferred: Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as New Relic, Prometheus, and ELK stack, plus advanced reporting
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual bonuses and incentives may be available depending on role and location
- Health and wellbeing benefits may be available depending on role and location
- Paid time off may be available depending on role and location
- Retirement plans may be available depending on role and location
- Insurance coverage may be available depending on role and location
- Other local or statutory benefits may be available depending on role and location
- Comprehensive pay and benefits package
- Pay-for-performance compensation approach