Primary Skills: Selenium + Java & Playwright + Java Script

Role Summary
We are seeking a highly accomplished Lead QA Automation Engineer to drive the design, architecture, and implementation of next-generation test automation frameworks using Playwright and Selenium. This role demands a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and proven leadership capabilities to elevate quality engineering practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

- Architect and implement scalable, maintainable, and reusable automation frameworks using Playwright and Selenium WebDriver.

- Define and govern enterprise-wide test automation strategy, standards, and best practices.

- Lead the development of robust automation solutions for web, API, and integration testing using JavaScript and Java.

- Drive seamless integration of automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).

- Mentor, guide, and upskill QA engineers in modern automation technologies, design patterns, and engineering practices.

- Collaborate closely with solution architects, developers, and product teams to ensure testability and quality-by-design.

- Establish and enforce quality gates, KPIs, test coverage metrics, and real-time reporting dashboards.





- Continuously evaluate emerging tools, frameworks, and industry trends to optimize testing efficiency and innovation.

- Champion shift-left and shift-right testing approaches within Agile/DevOps ecosystems.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- 812 years of experience in software testing and quality engineering.

- Deep hands-on expertise in Playwright and Selenium WebDriver.

- Strong programming skills in JavaScript and Java.

- Proven experience building automation frameworks from scratch (BDD, hybrid, data-driven, keyword-driven).

- Solid understanding of CI/CD integration and DevOps practices (Azure DevOps preferred).

- Demonstrated experience leading QA teams in Agile/Scrum environments.

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions.

- Strong analytical mindset with exceptional problem-solving capabilities.

Good to Have

- Experience in API automation (Rest Assured, Postman, Karate).

- Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, k6).

- Exposure to mobile automation (Appium).

- Familiarity with AI-driven testing tools and intelligent test automation.

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