Test Lead

Location
Chennai
Workplace
On-site

About this role

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



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