Senior Lead

Location: Bengaluru

Greetings from Yash Technologies!!!

We at Yash Technologies, an ISO Certified & CMMI Level 5 S/W Company, have an Immediate opportunity for Automation Testers (Selenium + Playwright)

Experience:

8-14yrs

Work Location:

Bangalore, Chennai.

Specifications:

Role Type :
Individual Contributor + People Manager

Role Summary

We are seeking a  Senior Lead – Automation  to drive end-to-end automation strategy across  UI, API, and system integration testing , while leading a  team of 5
-6 automation engineers . This role requires a strong hands-on technical leader with proven people management skills, capable of working closely with Product, UX, Development, and Dev Ops teams in a fast-paced agile environment.
The ideal candidate will balance  technical depth, leadership, and delivery ownership , while continuously improving quality practices and automation maturity.

Key Responsibilities
Technical & Automation Leadership
Own and drive the  UI automation strategy  using  Playwright or Puppeteer .
Design, build, and review  scalable automation frameworks  using  JavaScript / Type Script .
Lead  API automation  using  Rest Assured and/or Karate .
Drive  System Integration Testing (SIT)  by understanding complex integrated systems and deriving robust end-to-end test scenarios.
Enable task and test automation using  Python/Java scripting .
Ensure automation coverage across  web and mobile applications , aligned to business and UX workflows.
Integrate automation into  CI/CD pipelines  and ensure reliability, maintainability, and reporting.
Perform technical reviews and enforce best practices in automation design, code quality, and test stability.
People Management & Team Leadership
Lead, mentor, and manage a  team of approximately 5-6 automation engineers .
Provide technical guidance, coaching, and regular feedback to support career growth and skill development.
Own team planning, task allocation, and delivery commitments.
Act as an escalation point for technical, quality, and delivery challenges.
Foster a strong culture of  quality ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning .
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate closely with  Product Owners, UX Designers, Developers, and Dev Ops teams  to embed quality early (shift-left).
Review UX/UI implementations and proactively identify  usability, accessibility, and consistency gaps .
Clearly communicate automation status, quality risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
Actively participate in sprint ceremonies, release planning, and quality governance forums.
Process & Continuous Improvement
Champion  Agile and Dev Ops testing practices .
Continuously evaluate and introduce  new tools, technologies, and testing approaches .
Drive root cause analysis for defects and automation failures, ensuring long-term corrective actions.
Adapt quickly to  fast-paced and dynamic work environments .

Required Skills & Experience
Core Automation & Technical Skills
Strong hands-on experience with  UI automation using Playwright or Puppeteer .
Advanced proficiency in  JavaScript and/or Type Script .
Strong knowledge of  API automation using Rest Assured and/or Karate .
Experience in  task and test automation using Python / Java scripting .
Hands-on experience with  cloud technologies (AWS) .

Experience with tools such as  Maven, Git, Docker, and Postman .
Ability to write and execute  SQL queries  using  Snowflake and/or Postgre

SQL  for test validation and data analysis.
Strong understanding of  integrated systems  and system-level testing.
Quality Engineering & UX
Strong understanding of  UX/UI principles  and the ability to identify opportunities for improvement.
Familiarity with  testing tools and methodologies  for web and mobile applications.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Regards,
Harshitha Srinivasan.