What Youll Be Doing (position summary):
The QE Automation Lead is responsible for leading automation strategy and execution across the DI&A; portfolio. This role partners closely with delivery teams to modernize testing practices, ship reliable software faster, and translate business and technology needs into practical automation solutions. The role guides teams on tooling and best practices, provides hands-on leadership across automation design, implementation, and continuous improvement, and drives measurable improvements in delivery throughput, manual testing reduction, and release stability.
At CIBC India we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (including on-site and remote work) will be discussed at the time of your interview.
How Youll Succeed (responsibilities):
- Lead end-to-end QA delivery across projects or releases, ensuring quality objectives are met within timelines.
- Drive a shift-left approach by involving QA early in requirements, design, and planning discussions to prevent defects sooner.




- Prepare test estimates, test plans, and QA timelines based on scope, complexity, dependencies, and delivery commitments.
- Manage the team on a day-to-day basis, including task allocation, progress tracking, blocker resolution, and priority alignment.
- Oversee test design and execution, ensuring adequate functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end test coverage.
- Lead defect management and triage, working closely with developers and stakeholders to prioritize, track, and resolve issues effectively.
- Provide transparent QA status reporting, risk visibility, and release readiness updates to stakeholders, while continuously improving testing processes and quality practices.
- Define and execute a pragmatic in-sprint automation approach aligned to release priorities and delivery timelines.
- Build, enhance, and maintain automated test suites using Python and Robot Framework, with hands-on deliv

📌 QE Automation Lead (Hyderabad)
🏢 CIBC India
📍 Hyderabad