Lead Test Automation Engineer

Description At Sequoia Connect , we are a Talent-First Technology Ecosystem that redefines how elite professionals interact with the global digital landscape. We move beyond traditional models to act as a catalyst for the top 1% of global talent, connecting human potential with complex industrial execution. By joining our inner circle, you are not simply taking a position; you are aligning with a strategic partner dedicated to updating your "Human OS" and accelerating your growth through world-class, high-impact projects. We are currently partnering with a global IT powerhouse that represents the connected world through innovative, customer-centric experiences. As a USD 6 billion organization and one of the top 7 IT service providers globally, our client empowers over 1,200 global customers—including several Fortune 500 companies—to "Rise™." With a massive network of 163,000+ professionals across 90 countries, they are at the absolute forefront of digital transformation, leveraging next-generation technologies such as 5G, AI, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing. This is your chance to thrive in a workplace recognized as one of the most sustainable corporations in the world. You will join an environment that values innovation and societal impact, working on end-to-end digital transformation projects for global leaders. If you are a driven professional looking for global career opportunities and exposure to high-impact projects within an international network of expertise, this is where you belong. We are currently searching for a Lead Test Automation Engineer: The Challenge (Responsibilities) Serve as a senior member of the engineering organization responsible for establishing and promoting quality engineering best practices. Define quality standards, testing strategies, and automation frameworks across product teams. Drive shift-left testing practices throughout the software development lifecycle and participate in architecture, design, and requirements reviews. Mentor QA engineers and developers on testing and quality-first development culture. Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test frameworks (Functional, API, UI, Integration, Regression, Performance, and Security). Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to improve coverage and analyze test failures for root-cause resolution. Validate complex business workflows, enterprise application functionality, and ensure requirements are testable and traceable. Test cloud-native applications running within Microsoft Azure, validating reliability, scalability, resiliency, and fault-tolerance. Support testing of AI-powered product capabilities, including validating outputs from Generative AI, LLM integrations, RAG solutions, and AI Chatbots. Partner with AI engineers to establish AI evaluation methodologies and support Responsible AI practices. Your Profile (Requirements) Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience. 7+ years of software quality assurance experience with 5+ years of hands-on automated testing experience. Experience supporting enterprise-scale software products within Agile and Scrum delivery environments. Expertise in one or more test automation tools: Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or Puppeteer. Experience with API testing (REST APIs, Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, Contract testing). Hands-on programming and scripting experience with C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript / TypeScript, or PowerShell. Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure environments (Azure App Services, Functions, AKS, SQL, Azure DevOps). Working knowledge of Generative AI concepts, LLMs, Prompt engineering, and RAG. High-Performance Mindset: Resilience, emotional intelligence, and a focus on agile delivery. Technologist DNA: A deep understanding of the difference between "coding" and "engineering." Desired ISTQB Advanced Certification or Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE). Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) or Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) certifications. Experience testing AI-enabled business applications, distributed microservices architectures, and containerized applications (Kubernetes). Familiarity with cloud-native foundations or AI coding assistants. Languages Advanced Oral English: For seamless collaboration with global teams. Advanced Spanish. Special Notes Our Client is seeking a technically adept leader who is comfortable testing complex Azure-based enterprise applications and helping teams confidently adopt AI-powered capabilities. Work Arrangement We value flexibility to support your lifestyle. This position is available as: Remote (Depending on specific project needs). If you meet these qualifications and are pursuing new challenges, start your application on our website to join an award-winning employer. Explore all our job openings | Sequoia Career’s Page : https://www.sequoia-connect.com/careers/ Requirements Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/IT or equivalent experience; 7+ years of software quality assurance experience; 5+ years of hands-on automated testing experience; Experience supporting enterprise-scale software products; Experience working within Agile and Scrum environments; Expertise in Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or Puppeteer; API Testing experience (REST, Postman, Swagger); Hands-on programming with C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or PowerShell; Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure; Working knowledge of Generative AI concepts and LLMs.