Lead Automation Engineer

IN - PERSON (F2F) interview

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Automation QA Lead with deep expertise in API Testing, Automation Framework Development, and AI-driven Test Automation. This strategic leadership role requires a hands-on professional who can architect scalable automation solutions, drive quality engineering initiatives, mentor teams, and collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure high-quality software delivery across complex service-oriented and microservices-based architectures.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical leadership, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to leverage emerging AI/ML technologies to transform traditional testing practices into intelligent, efficient quality engineering solutions.

Role & responsibilities

Automation Framework Development & Strategy

• Lead the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of scalable, reusable, and high-performance automation frameworks for API and service testing using RestAssured, Postman, and SoapUI.
• Define and implement enterprise-level automation strategies aligned with quality engineering best practices.
• Ensure framework reliability, scalability, maintainability, and seamless integration with existing development ecosystems.
• Drive automation adoption and standardization across projects and teams.

Preferred candidate profile

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in API test automation and Quality Engineering.

• Strong expertise in:

• RestAssured

• Postman

• SoapUI

• Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise-grade API automation frameworks.

• Strong understanding of REST, SOAP, Web Services, and Microservices architecture.

• Hands-on experience with:

• Swagger/OpenAPI

• RAML

• WSDL

• JSON

• XML

• Experience integrating automation frameworks with:

• Jenkins

• Git

• CI/CD Pipelines

• DevOps Practices

• Strong programming and scripting skills in Java and automation design patterns.

• Experience in defect management and quality reporting tools.

• Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing custom automation utilities, frameworks, or testing accelerators.
• Exposure to AI-powered quality engineering solutions and intelligent automation tools.
• Experience with cloud-based environments and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of performance testing and service virtualization tools.
• Industry certifications in QA Automation, Agile, DevOps, or Cloud technologies.