Automation Test Lead

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Contract/ Contract to hire available

We are looking for an experienced Test Automation Lead to join a growing Quality Engineering team. This is a primarily hands-on technical role focused on building and scaling automation capabilities across the organization. While the position has a leadership focus, the day-to-day responsibilities center on designing automation frameworks, developing automated tests, and driving quality transformation initiatives.

This role is ideal for a senior automation professional who enjoys hands-on engineering while mentoring others and influencing testing strategy.

• Design, develop, and implement scalable test automation strategies and frameworks.
• Build maintainable, reusable automation solutions across applications and platforms.
• Evaluate and implement automation tools, frameworks, and best practices.
• Perform manual testing for applications that are not yet automated to support business priorities.
• Collaborate with development, QA, product, and business teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Mentor QA engineers on automation standards, testing methodologies, and best practices.
• Improve test coverage, execution efficiency, and overall release quality.
• Explore opportunities to leverage AI technologies to enhance test automation and quality engineering processes.

• 10+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation.
• Proven experience leading or owning automation initiatives in enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on experience designing and building automation frameworks from scratch.
• Experience with enterprise automation tools such as Leapwork, Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Tosca, Katalon, or similar platforms.
• Comfortable performing both automation and manual testing where needed.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, SDLC, Agile, and CI/CD practices.
• Familiarity with AI-powered testing concepts such as intelligent test generation, self-healing automation, or AI-assisted quality engineering.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects from inception to delivery.

• Experience implementing AI-driven automation strategies in enterprise environments.
• Exposure to Generative AI tools for test case generation, automation scripting, defect analysis, or quality insights.
• Experience working with cloud technologies and Dev Ops environments.
• Relevant certifications in Test Automation, Quality Engineering, or AI-related technologies.

• Deep technical expertise in test automation.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive, self-driven approach with the ability to own and deliver initiatives independently.
• A growth mindset with the ability to mentor others and evolve into broader technical leadership.
• Interest in AI-enabled testing and modern quality engineering practices.

If you're passionate about building robust automation frameworks, driving quality at scale, and shaping the future of software testing, we'd love to hear from you.