Test Automation Lead

Project Role : Test Automation Lead Project Role Description : Lead the transformation of testing into a continuous and efficient end-to-end quality engineering function through the use of quality processes, tools, and methodologies significantly improving control, accuracy and integrity. Evolve more predictive and intelligent testing approaches based on automation and innovative testing products and solutions. Must have skills : Automated Testing Good to have skills : NA Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary: As a Test Automation Lead, a typical day involves spearheading the evolution of testing practices to establish a seamless and efficient quality engineering process. This role focuses on enhancing the overall testing framework by integrating advanced tools and methodologies that ensure precision and reliability. The position requires driving innovation in testing strategies, fostering continuous improvement, and overseeing the implementation of intelligent automation solutions that elevate the quality and integrity of deliverables across projects. Roles & Responsibilities: - Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform. - Responsible for team decisions. - Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions. - Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams. - Lead the adoption of best practices in quality engineering to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness. - Mentor and support team members to develop their skills and ensure alignment with project goals. - Coordinate cross-functional collaboration to address challenges and optimize testing workflows. Professional & Technical Skills: Must: - QA Automation experience - level 8/9 - Able to build and to maintain E2E test automation frameworks for both UI and Rest services, on the UI side we require Playwright expertise and on the Rest we require RestAssured or other Java library. - Java programming knowledge into the test automation and algorithms - Maven or other build tool knowledge - Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) using Cucumber - Experience with relational databases and querying tools such as SQL server - Experience with UI test automation using Selenium - Experience with tools such as Postman/Rest Assured Nice to have: - Experience with API test automation using Karate framework - Experience with UI test automation using Selenium - Exposure to working in a DevOps environment configuring and integrating automation scripts on CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or equivalent - Experience with GIT or other version control tools Additional Information: - The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Automated Testing. - The candidate is required to work out of the Client Office in Kharadi, Pune for 3 days per week, as per the mandate - A 15 years full time education is required. 15 years full time education Important Notice We have been alerted to the existence of fraudulent messages asking job seekers to set up payment to cover various costs associated with establishing employment at Accenture. No one is ever required to pay for employment at Accenture. If you are contacted by someone asking for payment, please do not respond, and contact us at india.fc.check@accenture.com immediately. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.