Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer | Light & Wonder | Pune, Maharashtra, India

Position: Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

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Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA Automation Engineers, providing guidance and support to achieve automation goals.
Develop and maintain a robust Test Automation Framework for efficient and scalable test automation.
Create and oversee automated tests for all testing environments, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
Introduce new technologies and best practices to enhance the automation team’s efficiency and effectiveness.
Collaborate with development teams to establish and improve the automation process during test preparation.
Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents, providing timely and meaningful feedback.
Define and implement testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs.
Liaise with internal teams, including Developers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts, to identify system requirements and maintain test script quality.
Monitor and troubleshoot automation test scripts, ensuring compliance with standards.
Oversee analysis checks on product specifications and promptly respond to requests from internal teams and management.
Document test procedures to ensure repeatability and compliance with established testing standards.
Lead the implementation of automation testing procedures and continuously improve the QA automation process.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and adherence to organizational objectives.
Provide accurate effort and time estimates for automation testing activities within projects.
Maintain quality standards by identifying and documenting software defects, tracking their progress, and ensuring timely resolution.
Monitor the debugging process results and investigate the causes of non-conforming software.
Prepare and deliver demo presentations for project deliverables when necessary.
Report directly to the Head of QA, ensuring alignment with the QA strategy and objectives.

Skills

Own the architecture and design of the automation framework, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and efficiency.
Experience in handling team of 10-15 members.
Advanced programming skills including automation systems.
Advanced in C#, Java, Selenium, SpecFlow are considered advantageous.
Deeper understanding of object-oriented programming
Experience working in an agile environment with deep understanding of agile rituals.
Proficiency in API testing
Experience with test data management and data-driven testing approaches.
Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) principles and tools.
Familiarity with behavior-driven development (BDD) tools and frameworks beyond SpecFlow, such as Cucumber, Gherkin considered advantageous.
Scripting skills for tasks like test data generation or test environment setup.
Proficiency in performance testing tools like JMeter or Gatling.
Familiarity with test automation for mobile devices and platforms (iOS, Android).
Understanding of the principles of shift-left testing and test-driven development (TDD).
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Experience with non-functional testing types
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.

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Soft Skills

English proficiency
Avid communicator
Organized, proactive, and result driven.
End User Empathy and Understanding of Business Strategy
Adaptability

Qualifications

Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a similar field.
Minimum of 6 years of experience working as a QA Automation Engineer.
Relevant certifications in test automation, such as ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer or similar.
Experience with test management tools like TestRail.
Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Docker).
Experience with cloud-based testing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
Exposure to mobile app automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Appium).
Proven experience in leading and managing a team of automation engineers.
Expertise in test automation frameworks, tools, and best practices.
Strong programming skills, including advanced proficiency in C#, Java, Selenium, SpecFlow, or similar automation systems.
In-depth knowledge of Gherkin Syntax and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) approach.
Proficiency in object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.
Extensive experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment with a deep understanding of Agile rituals.
Proficiency in API testing and knowledge of performance testing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
ISTQB Advanced Test Automation Engineer certification or equivalent (preferred).