QA Automation Lead

Job description

Job Role: QA Automation Lead / Senior Lead

Location: Hyderabad

Desired Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in automation testing, with at least 3 years in a team handling role

Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced QA Lead - Automation to join our team at Acads360. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience in automation testing, with at least 3 years of experience in team handling. Exposure to a SaaS-based environment is mandatory, and relevant certifications will be considered a plus. The QA Lead - Automation will be responsible for leading the QA automation team, ensuring the quality of our software products, and implementing best practices in automation testing.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead and mentor the QA automation team, providing guidance and support to team members.

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Design, develop, and execute automation test strategies and plans to ensure product quality

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Develop and maintain automated test scripts, frameworks, and tools

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Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and customer support, to understand requirements and deliver high-quality software

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Monitor and report on test automation progress, results, and metrics

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Identify, analyze, and document defects and work with the development team to resolve them

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Continuously improve the automation processes, tools, and methodologies.

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Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in automation testing

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Conduct regular code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members

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Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in automation testing and incorporate them into the team's practices

Key Skills

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Strong proficiency in automation testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Appium)

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Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

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Excellent knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#

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Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies

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Proficiency in test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail)

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Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

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Strong leadership and team management skills

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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

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Minimum of 8 years of experience in automation testing, with at least 3 years in a team handling role

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Extensive experience in a SaaS-based environment

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Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE) are a plus

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Proven track record of delivering high-quality software products.

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Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality