Test Lead

Job Title: Quality Engineering Architect / Automation Architect Job Description We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineering Architect / Automation Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale test automation strategies and quality engineering practices. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in automation frameworks, modern programming languages, CI/CD, cloud technologies, and DevOps, with the ability to drive quality transformation across engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Define and implement enterprise-wide Quality Engineering and automation strategies. Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reusable, and robust test automation frameworks. Lead automation initiatives across UI, API, integration, and end-to-end testing. Collaborate with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster releases. Establish best practices for automation architecture, coding standards, and test governance. Drive Shift-Left testing practices and promote automation-first quality engineering. Evaluate and implement modern testing tools, frameworks, and AI-powered testing solutions. Monitor automation health through reporting, logging, and quality metrics. Mentor QA engineers and automation teams while providing technical leadership and guidance. Work closely with stakeholders to define quality goals, roadmap, and continuous improvement initiatives. Required Skills Strong experience in Automation Architecture and Quality Engineering. Expertise in automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, or similar frameworks. Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Python, or C#. Strong experience in UI and API testing tools and frameworks. Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI/CD. Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Knowledge of test reporting, logging, and monitoring solutions. Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, Continuous Testing, and Shift-Left testing practices. Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience implementing enterprise-scale automation frameworks. Knowledge of Performance Testing, Security Testing, and Accessibility Testing. Experience with AI-powered testing tools and Agentic AI solutions. Relevant certifications in Quality Engineering, Cloud Technologies, or Agile methodologies. Key Competencies Quality Engineering Leadership Test Automation Architecture Enterprise Automation Strategy CI/CD & DevOps Integration Cloud-based Testing Stakeholder & Team Leadership Continuous Improvement Innovation in Test Automation