Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Job Summary
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Automation Test Lead with strong expertise in Playwright and TypeScript to lead quality engineering initiatives across enterprise-scale applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining automation strategy, building scalable test frameworks, leading automation teams, and driving quality engineering best practices throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Test Automation Leadership
Lead and mentor a team of automation engineers across multiple workstreams.
Define and implement automation testing strategies aligned with business and project objectives.
Review and enhance existing automation frameworks for scalability, maintainability, and reliability.
Drive shift-left testing practices and quality engineering culture.
Automation Framework Development
Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks using:
Playwright
TypeScript
Node.js
Develop automated functional, regression, integration, smoke, and end-to-end test suites.
Implement reusable components and libraries to improve automation efficiency.
CI/CD & DevOps Integration
Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
Work closely with DevOps teams to enable automated quality gates.
Support build validation and release automation initiatives.
Experience with tools such as:
Azure DevOps
GitHub Actions
Jenkins
GitLab CI/CD
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, Architects, and Delivery Managers.
Provide regular reporting on automation progress, quality metrics, risks, and recommendations.
Drive defect triage and root-cause analysis discussions.
Quality Governance
Establish automation standards, coding practices, and review mechanisms.
Ensure adherence to SDLC, testing methodology, and governance processes.
Track and report KPIs including:
Automation Coverage
Defect Leakage
Test Execution Success Rate
Release Quality Metrics
Skill Requirements
Mandatory Skills
Automation
Playwright
TypeScript
JavaScript/Node.js
API Automation Testing
REST Services Testing
Testing
Functional Testing
Regression Testing
System Integration Testing
End-to-End Testing
Test Strategy & Planning
DevOps & Tools
Azure DevOps
Git
CI/CD Pipelines
Jenkins/GitHub Actions
Test Reporting Tools
Other Requirements
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