Test Engineer Lead - Automation

About the job

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Test Engineer Lead - Automation in India. This role is a senior technical leadership position focused on driving end-to-end test automation strategy across system and integration testing environments. You will define the automation vision, select and scale frameworks, and ensure high-quality, reusable test solutions across multiple projects. The position blends hands-on automation engineering with strategic leadership, including mentoring teams and setting best practices. You will also play a key role in embedding AI-driven testing approaches to accelerate test design, execution, and analysis. Working closely with architects, product owners, and engineering teams, you will help ensure robust quality across CI/CD pipelines. This is a highly collaborative and impact-driven environment where innovation in testing is encouraged and valued.

Accountabilities

• Own and define the overall test automation strategy for system and integration testing, including what to automate and how to optimize coverage and efficiency.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reusable automation frameworks (e.g., Robot Framework, Playwright), ensuring long-term maintainability across projects.
• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable smoke, sanity, and regression testing with clear and actionable reporting.
• Leverage AI-driven testing approaches to improve test design, scripting efficiency, test data creation, and result analysis.
• Lead, mentor, and guide testing teams, reviewing automation work and driving adherence to best practices, standards, and coding guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including architects, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure quality is embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Requirements

• 8-12 years of overall experience in software testing, with at least 5+ years in test automation and proven experience in leading automation initiatives.
• Strong hands-on expertise in modern automation frameworks such as Robot Framework, Playwright, Selenium, or Cypress.
• Solid programming or scripting skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript for building and maintaining automation solutions.
• Experience with AI-assisted testing tools and techniques, including GenAI for test design, script generation, or test optimization.
• Good understanding of CI/CD tools and practices, including Azure DevOps or Jenkins, along with Git and reporting/dashboarding tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams and mentor junior engineers.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a fully remote setup within India, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Exposure to modern automation technologies, AI-driven testing practices, and large-scale CI/CD environments.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture focused on innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Strong emphasis on professional growth, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities.
• Accessible workplace support and accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the hiring process and employment.

How Jobgether Works

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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