Overview
The Technical Lead / Senior Test Automation Engineer is responsible for leading and executing end‑to‑end test automation activities across web and mobile applications. The role combines hands-on automation development with technical leadership, quality assurance governance, and stakeholder communication to ensure delivery of high‑quality, scalable, and reliable solutions.
Responsibilities
Automation Strategy & Design
Analyze existing manual test cases and identify suitable candidates for automation.
Refactor test cases when required to improve automation readiness and maintainability.
Design reusable, modular automation components aligned with existing automation frameworks.
Lead the creation of automated test cases based on in-depth analysis of functional and non‑functional requirements.
Automation Development
Develop high-quality automation scripts using Java and industry-standard automation tools.
Implement scripts following established coding standards and framework guidelines.
Build comprehensive automation scenarios to validate defined non‑functional use cases.
Ensure automation code is reusable, maintainable, and scalable.
Test Execution & Defect Management
Execute automated regression and CI-driven test suites.
Investigate test failures, perform root cause analysis, and resolve automation issues.
Report defects and automation failures using defect tracking and test management tools.
Maintenance & Optimization
Maintain and update automation scripts to reflect application changes.
Identify, fix, and stabilize flaky or unreliable tests.
Optimize automation execution performance and CI pipeline efficiency.
Quality Governance & Leadership
Lead multiple phases of technical testing activities within a project or across multiple small-to-medium initiatives.
Ensure projects meet defined quality standards through effective test planning, execution, and reporting.
Create and maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and execution results.
Collect, analyze, and report quality metrics and test coverage indicators.
Risk Management & Reporting
Identify technical and quality risks and proactively report them to relevant stakeholders.
Implement robust error handling and consistent reporting mechanisms.
Provide execution reports after each automation run and weekly progress status updates.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and other Agile ceremonies when required.
Provide expert advice on automation technologies, frameworks, and best practices.
Demonstrate strong client-facing communication and problem-solving skills.
Tools & Technologies
Automation Tools:
Selenium, Appium
Programming Language:
Java
Test Frameworks:
TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber
CI/CD:
GitLab CI
Test Management & Defect Tracking:
Jira, Xray
Version Control:
GitLab
Qualifications
4–6 years of relevant experience in test automation and quality engineering.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
ISTQB Foundation certification is required.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
