Lead Automation/ SDET
Noida, Uttar PradeshFull-TimeLeadOther
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise automation frameworks using Playwright, TypeScript, and Cucumber BDD
- Drive adoption of AI-driven automation and modern QA practices to improve efficiency and coverage
- Define and enforce automation standards, best practices, and reusable components across the COE and enterprise QA teams
- Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) and ensure smooth execution of Web, API and Mobile automation suites
- Oversee and optimize smoke, regression, and CI/CD automation suites across multiple teams
- Collaborate with product and leadership teams to onboard applications into the COE automation ecosystem
- Analyze automation failures, provide root cause insights, and drive corrective actions
- Mentor and guide other automation engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and skill development
- Act as a thought leader in automation strategy, governance, and enterprise-wide QA initiatives
Basic Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in QA automation with hands-on framework design and development
- Strong experience in automation framework design for Web, API, and Mobile platforms
- Hands-on expertise in Playwright, TypeScript, Cucumber BDD, Appium or equivalent tools and frameworks
- Proven experience integrating automation with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, Azure)
- Deep understanding of automation frameworks, test design patterns, reusable components, and enterprise-scale delivery
- Experience leading or mentoring multiple teams in a COE/shared services model
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and SDLC
- Knowledge of retail, e-commerce, or pet industry is a plus
