Lead - Automation Testing

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https://hrapp.resul.team/#/jd/job-66567a50

Job Summary:

The Lead Automation Testing is a hands-on technical leader responsible for defining,

implementing, and governing automation testing across UI, API, and integration layers. This role

emphasizes high-quality automation scripting, scalable framework design, CI/CD-aligned execution,

and strong expertise in Playwright as a core automation capability. The Automation Lead will mentor

engineers at a code and framework level, establish automation standards, and drive scalable, reliable,

and maintainable automation practices across the SDLC.

What you will do here:

• Define and drive the overall automation testing strategy aligned with business and engineering goals.
• Promote an automation-first and shift-left quality mindset across Agile teams.
• Establish and enforce automation standards, coding guidelines, and framework best practices.
• Lead hands-on automation scripting using modern UI tools, with Playwright as a core strength.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable hybrid automation frameworks covering UI, REST API, and integration layers.
• Implement strong scripting practices including modular design, reusable utilities, reliable selectors, and synchronization strategies.
• Optimize automation suites for parallel execution, stability, and faster feedback cycles.
• Drive REST API automation testing to improve backend validation and reduce UI dependency.
• Build end-to-end automation flows combining UI and API layers.
• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Manage automation repositories, pull requests, and branching strategies using GitHub.
• Enable cloud-based and parallel execution using Lambda Test.
• Define and enforce quality gates for pull requests, builds, and deployments.
• Implement and enhance automation reporting using Extent Reports and custom dashboards.
• Analyze flaky tests, automation failures, and execution trends to improve reliability.
• Publish automation health metrics and quality insights to stakeholders.
• Explore and implement AI-assisted automation approaches such as intelligent locators, self healing, and smart test prioritization.
• Conduct detailed automation code reviews and mentor engineers at scripting and framework levels.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and DevOps teams during requirement and design discussions.
• Act as a quality advocate and automation leader across teams.

What you need to thrive:

• 812 years of experience in software testing with a strong emphasis on automation.
• Proven experience in Java-based automation frameworks.
• Strong hands-on expertise in modern UI automation tools, with Playwright as a key strength.
• Strong experience with TestNG for execution control and parallelization.
• Hands-on experience with Cucumber (BDD frameworks) and Solid experience in REST API automation testing.
• Experience designing and maintaining Hybrid Test Automation Frameworks.
• Expertise in Extent Reports and advanced reporting utilities.
• Hands-on experience with LambdaTest for cloud-based execution.
• Strong experience using GitHub for source control and CI workflows.
• Hands-on exposure to CI/CD DevOps pipelines, especially GitHub Actions.
• Experience using JIRA for defect tracking and quality management.
• Exposure to AI-driven or intelligent automation tools is a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and DevOps practices.
• Experience stabilizing flaky tests and improving automation reliability.
• Ability to balance automation coverage, execution speed, and maintainability.
• Proven experience mentoring engineers at script and framework level.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

How to Apply Our Hiring Process:

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Step 1 - Interested! Apply here in the below link:

https://hrapp.resul.team/#/jd/job-c5628274

Step 2 AI Screening Interview:
Shortlisted candidates will first go through an AI powered screening interview in their convenient time.

Step 2 Technical Drive:
Candidates who clear the AI screening will be invited for our in-person technical drive to our office on from 28th September to 1st October.

Step 3 Final Round:
Selected candidates from the drive will be having their HR Discussion.

Last day to apply and appear for AI interview:

27th September 2026.

Contact details:

Sai Lochini S - HR, Resulticks

7904358724