We are looking for a QA Automation Lead to define and drive our quality engineering strategy across client delivery projects. You will own the test automation approach end to end, from framework design and CI/CD integration through to cross-browser and device coverage, while leading and mentoring a team of QA engineers. You will work closely with developers, product owners, and client stakeholders to embed quality into every stage of delivery.

Responsibilities

- Define and own the test automation strategy, standards, and best practices across projects and teams.
- Design, build, and maintain scalable UI and API automation frameworks using Selenium, C#/.NET, and NUnit/xUnit.
- Integrate automated tests into Azure DevOps pipelines to enable continuous testing and rapid feedback.
- Lead, coach, and mentor QA engineers; set priorities, review work, and support career development.
- Validate REST APIs and backend integrations using Postman and automated API test suites.
- Test cloud-based components including Azure Service Bus, Blob Storage, and Azure SQL Database.
- Plan and run cross-browser and device testing using BrowserStack.
- Apply AI-assisted coding tools (e.g. Cursor, Claude Code) to accelerate test creation, maintenance, and code review, with appropriate human oversight.
- Influence quality standards across delivery teams and communicate quality risks, metrics, and release readiness to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with developers, architects,



and product owners to shift quality left through early involvement in requirements and design.
- Report on test coverage, defect trends, and quality KPIs, and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

- Test automation: strong hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver.
- Languages and frameworks: .NET (8 or 10) and C#.
- Test frameworks and tooling: NUnit, xUnit, and Visual Studio.
- CI/CD: Azure DevOps (pipelines, repos, test plans, boards).
- API testing: Postman and a solid understanding of REST concepts.
- Azure services: Azure Service Bus, Blob Storage, and Azure SQL Database.
- Cross-browser/device testing: BrowserStack or equivalent.
- AI-assisted development: practical experience using tools such as Cursor or Claude Code.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical quality topics to non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to influence quality standards across multiple teams.
- Experience leading or mentoring QA teams.
- Performance testing experience using tools such as JMeter.
- Integration testing experience.
- JavaScript/TypeS cript.
- Cypress.js and Node.js.
- Search technologies such as Algolia, Solr, or Azure Search.
- Sitecore XP 9 or 10.
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Relevant certifications (e.g. ISTQB, Microsoft Azure) are a plus but not required.

📌 QA Automation Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 SPECTRUM TALENT MANAGEMENT
📍 Bengaluru