Automation Test Manager

We are looking for an Automation Test Manager with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in test automation tools for regression and performance (e.g., Tricentis TOSCA, Neo Load).

In this role, you will develop and execute test plans, identify defects, and lead a group of automation engineers for both regression and performance tracks.

• Manage group of 10 automation engineers from both regression and performance track.
• Develop and implement quality assurance strategies, frameworks, and standards across software development projects.
• Design and execute comprehensive test plans, including functional, regression, performance, and API testing.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal governance policies.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Project Managers, developers and product managers to define acceptance criteria and ensure test coverage.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation within the testing lifecycle.
• Lead initiatives to improve testing efficiency, reduce cycle times, and enhance product quality.
• Support agile software development practices and contribute to sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including software engineers, business analysts, and project managers to align quality goals with business needs.
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of quality objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or quality engineering.
• Proficiency in test automation tools for regression and performance (e.g., Tricentis TOSCA, Neo Load)
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies including Agile, Dev Ops, and CI/CD.
• Experience with configuration tracking, process validation, and risk compliance.
• Familiarity with performance management, business needs analysis, and strategy planning
• Demonstrated experience in test planning and estimation, quality metrics governance, and defect lifecycle management.
• Experience in team mentoring, capability building, and quality culture transformation.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted testing or productivity tooling is an advantage

This is a 1 year contract to start, renewable and convertible to permanent.