QA Lead - Automation

About the Role We are looking for an experienced and driven QA Lead – Automation to lead our quality engineering initiatives and build scalable test automation frameworks for our SaaS platform. This role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software through robust automation, effective testing strategies, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has strong experience in test automation, CI/CD, cloud-based applications, and Agile development, along with the ability to mentor QA engineers and establish quality best practices across engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Define and implement the overall QA and test automation strategy. Lead, mentor, and grow a team of QA Automation Engineers. Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reusable, and reliable automation frameworks. Build automated test suites covering functional, regression, integration, API, UI, and end-to-end testing. Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Developers, DevOps, and Customer Success teams throughout the software development lifecycle. Participate in requirement reviews and provide input to improve product quality and testability. Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and rapid releases. Monitor test execution, analyze failures, and ensure timely defect resolution. Define and track quality metrics, including automation coverage, defect leakage, release readiness, and test execution trends. Drive continuous improvement in QA processes, tools, and engineering practices. Plan and coordinate regression testing before product releases. Conduct code reviews for automation scripts and enforce coding standards. Identify opportunities to improve product quality, performance, and reliability. Support performance, security, and compatibility testing initiatives where applicable. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. 5--8+ years of experience in Software Testing, with at least 3 years in a QA Lead or Automation Lead role. Strong experience testing SaaS and cloud-based web applications. Expertise in automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar. Strong programming skills in Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#. Experience with API testing using tools such as Postman, Rest Assured, or similar frameworks. Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or CircleCI. Hands-on experience with version control systems such as Git. Good understanding of SQL and database testing. Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, or K6. Familiarity with security testing concepts and tools. Experience working with microservices architecture. ISTQB or equivalent testing certification is a plus. Technical Skills Test Automation Framework Design Selenium / Playwright / Cypress API Automation Testing Java / Python / JavaScript / C# REST APIs SQL & Database Validation Git Jenkins / GitHub Actions / GitLab CI / Azure DevOps Docker & Kubernetes (preferred) Agile & Scrum Test Management Tools (Jira, Xray, TestRail, Zephyr, or similar) Leadership Expectations Lead by example and promote a culture of quality across engineering teams. Mentor QA engineers through coaching, code reviews, and career development. Drive automation adoption and continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with engineering leadership to improve release quality and delivery speed. Communicate quality risks proactively and provide data-driven recommendations. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Automation test coverage Defect leakage rate Regression execution time Production defect trends Test execution success rate Release quality Team productivity and mentoring outcomes CI/CD pipeline stability Why Adit? ► Flexible work schedules for better work-life balance. ► Group of 650+ Agile, Smart and Dynamic IT Professionals. ► Supportive and collaborative work environment. ► 5 days working company (Monday - Friday). All weekends are Off! ► Great working and learning environment