Lead/Senior Consultant - Automation QE 🇮🇳

Lead/Senior Consultant - Automation QE 🇮🇳 If your client gave you free-range to pick your tech stack, what would you do with it? What would you do if you had a new challenge every day? How would you feel if you could impact people's lives through tech? Established over twenty years ago, we are a growing Melbourne-based Software Consultancy with a core focus of delivering business-critical digital products to our clients. Our teams work alongside our customers to dissect their complex problems and convert them into value-driven solutions, combining innovative principles in development, design, analysis and quality automation. We utilise Design Thinking and Agile practices to rapidly create customer and business first software, testing and embracing new technologies and trends along the way. Our Lead Consultants become trusted advisors to our clients, working alongside senior client stakeholders to ensure delivery and technical excellence. As a Fabric Lead QE, you will lead the charge in ensuring quality excellence across our projects and teams. The skills you would need to be as a Senior Quality Analyst: Experience in Object-oriented Programming At least one programming language, either TypeScript or JavaScript 7 to 8 years’ experience writing Automated Tests and building frameworks around it Should be able to create and build test plans and strategy , etc Experience with latest open-sourced automation and performance testing tools like Playwright, cypress, webdriver, Appium, Gatling Experience in automated API testing Experience in test data management , test environment management Good understanding of quality assurance processes Experience with integrating and executing tests with CI pipelines . Experience with cloud technologies: AWS or Azure or GCP Experience in testing web-services in an automated fashion Experience in XML, JSON messages, Postman Basic understanding of Dev-ops practices – Docker, K8s, terraform Experience in writing SQL queries Good collaboration, communication, collaboration, analytical and problem-solving skills Experience in working in an Agile development environment Experience in coaching and mentoring team members Your key responsibilities as a Lead or Senior Consultant - QE at Fabric: QE Leadership and Strategy Set budgeting, recruitment and marketing targets for the QE practice in collaboration with business stakeholders. Advocate for QE best practices and techniques, ensuring they support the delivery of high-quality and valuable customer solutions. Champion the “Bake Quality In” culture by mentoring and actively coaching other team members. Lead and contribute to the development of QE programs that train and upskill team members on the latest QE practices and tools. Drive teams in the adoption of Agile, Lean, and Continuous Delivery best practices, ensuring these principles are integrated into all projects. Provide guidance on functional and non-functional testing frameworks, helping teams make informed decisions about their practices. Identify opportunities for process improvements in quality software delivery. Contribute to the technical roadmap by identifying components and potential bottlenecks, providing creative solutions to avoid project roadblocks. Support and develop technical leadership capabilities within the growing Engineering team. QE Delivery and Execution Work closely with Delivery teams at all stages of the project lifecycle, ensuring that quality is integral in every step of the process. Engage in discovery and inception phases to ensure quality principles are embedded from the start. Provide hands-on expertise and support across projects, ensuring robust testing frameworks are in place and quality assurance is consistently prioritised. Foster collaboration by pairing with team members to enhance skill development and knowledge sharing. Client Relationship Management Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with senior client stakeholders, acting as an advisor and advocate for quality assurance and continuous improvement. Provide strategic advice on testing, quality processes, and methodologies to clients, ensuring alignment with their goals Thought Leadership and Branding Act as an ambassador for Fabric, promoting our values, practices and commitment to building software right. Create and share thought leadership content relevant to the QE field, contributing to social media campaigns, blogs and presentations. Represent Fabric at meetups, conferences, and industry forums to enhance our brand’s technical credibility and attract potential clients and talents. Team Development and Mentorship Mentor and coach less experienced QEs within the Fabric team and client organisations, promoting continuous learning and growth. Lead by example, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture. Contribute to the recruitment and retention of QE professionals, participating in interviews and evaluation to build a strong, skilled team. About you: Strong expertise in QE best practices and a passion for delivering quality-driven solutions. Experience in Agile, Lean and Continuous Delivery environments, with a clear understanding of how to integrate quality into every stage of the delivery process. Proficiency in functional and non-functional testing frameworks, automation, and quality control processes. Proven track record of mentoring and coaching team members to achieve their full potential. Ability to identify and implement process improvements to optimise quality assurance practice. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate with cross functional teams. Experience with modern testing tools, technologies and frameworks, and a passion for staying current with emerging trends in the QE field. A strong advocate for the QE discipline within a fast-paced, delivery-focus environmen t. Your key benefits of being a part of the Fabric team: At Fabric, you'll work with talented people who care deeply about solving meaningful problems and continually improving how we work. You'll enjoy: Working across diverse industries including finance, retail, construction, logistics and utilities. Supporting modern cloud-native applications and digital platforms. Opportunities to influence how our Managed Services practice evolves. Collaborating with experienced architects, engineers and delivery leaders. A culture that values ownership, continuous improvement and innovation. Ongoing professional development, mentoring and career growth. Flexible working arrangements and a genuinely supportive team environment. A workplace where curiosity, collaboration and learning are encouraged every day. Employee benefits including: Provident Fund Welfare Fund 18 days of Annual Leave 7 days of Casual Leave 7 days of Sick Leave 8 days of Public Holidays (3 days national and 5 days optional) Additional benefits include Health insurance for the employee plus coverage of up to 1 dependent Employment Type: Permanent opportunity through an Employer of Record Equal Opportunity & Inclusion We are committed to providing a workplace that is fair, inclusive, and respectful. Employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without discrimination on the basis of gender, age, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, or any other status protected under applicable local laws. We support reasonable workplace accommodations and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Department QE Role Senior Consultant Locations India Remote status Fully Remote Employment type Full-time Employment category Independent Contractor Days of working from office 0 About Fabric Group We bring together great talent and the best technology to unleash the full potential of our staff, customers and partners. Founded over 20 years ago, Fabric has become the only software consultancy that focuses on value. We're a diverse and inclusive company that encourages passion, courage and innovation in all that we do.