QA Lead - Automation

About the Role • We are looking for an experienced and driven QA Lead – Automation to lead our quality engineering initiatives and build scalable test automation frameworks for our SaaS platform. • This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software through robust automation, effective testing strategies, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams. • The ideal candidate has strong experience in test automation, CI/CD, cloud-based applications, and Agile development, along with the ability to mentor QA engineers and establish quality best practices across engineering teams. Key Responsibilities • Define and implement the overall QA and test automation strategy. • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of QA Automation Engineers. • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reusable, and reliable automation frameworks. • Build automated test suites covering functional, regression, integration, API, UI, and end-to-end testing. • Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Developers, DevOps, and Customer Success teams throughout the software development lifecycle. • Participate in requirement reviews and provide input to improve product quality and testability. • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and rapid releases. • Monitor test execution, analyze failures, and ensure timely defect resolution. • Define and track quality metrics, including automation coverage, defect leakage, release readiness, and test execution trends. • Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and engineering practices. • Plan and coordinate regression testing before product releases. • Conduct code reviews for automation scripts and enforce coding standards. • Identify opportunities to improve product quality, performance, and reliability. • Support performance, security, and compatibility testing initiatives where applicable. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. • 5--8+ years of experience in Software Testing, with at least 3 years in a QA Lead or Automation Lead role. • Strong experience testing SaaS and cloud-based web applications. • Expertise in automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar. • Strong programming skills in Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#. • Experience with API testing using tools such as Postman, Rest Assured, or similar frameworks. • Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or CircleCI. • Hands-on experience with version control systems such as Git. • Good understanding of SQL and database testing. • Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies. • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). • Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. • Knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, or K6. • Familiarity with security testing concepts and tools. • Experience working with microservices architecture. • ISTQB or equivalent testing certification is a plus. Technical Skills • Test Automation Framework Design • Selenium / Playwright / Cypress • API Automation Testing • Java / Python / JavaScript / C# • REST APIs • SQL & Database Validation • Git • Jenkins / GitHub Actions / GitLab CI / Azure DevOps • Docker & Kubernetes (preferred) • Agile & Scrum • Test Management Tools (Jira, Xray, TestRail, Zephyr, or similar) Leadership Expectations • Lead by example and promote a culture of quality across engineering teams. • Mentor QA engineers through coaching, code reviews, and career development. • Drive automation adoption and continuous improvement initiatives. • Partner with engineering leadership to improve release quality and delivery speed. • Communicate quality risks proactively and provide data-driven recommendations. • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Automation test coverage • Defect leakage rate • Regression execution time • Production defect trends • Test execution success rate • Release quality • Team productivity and mentoring outcomes • CI/CD pipeline stability Why Adit? • Flexible work schedules for better work-life balance. • Group of 700+ Agile, Smart and Dynamic IT Professionals. • Supportive and collaborative work environment. • 5 days working company (Monday - Friday). All weekends are Off! • Great working and learning environment