Test Lead

Job Summary

To plan, deploy and manage the testing effort/work plans for the project [module] to meet the client /internal requirements as per the quality standards prescribed.

Key Responsibilities

1. To participate in functional as well as technical discussions with the client /team to understand functional /design specifications ,highlight performance concerns, inconsistencies ,prepare automated test scripts,maintain test case suite,ensure the appropriate test environments and infrastructures are in place/kept upto date.
2. To develop and continuously improve automated tests as new system features/ enhancements are developed and accordingly create work plans| monitor and track the work schedule for on time delivery as per the defined quality standards.
3. To create reusable /scalable test automation framework, develop test strategies/plans, maintain test data and to submit status reports for minimizing exposure and risks on the project or closure of escalations.
4. To develop/guide and mentor QA engineers in the use of the testing framework , enhancing their technical capabilities and increasing productivity.

Skill Requirements

SENIOR AUTOMATION TESTER

Role Summary

Creates a testing strategy and participates in the creation of automated testing scenarios. Prepares and coordinates test plans and testing scenarios. Conducts necessary tests according to the testing strategy, registration of defects, control of elimination.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement and maintain the test automation frameworks.

Performing API Testing using tools like Postman, SOAP UI, and Rest Assured.

Mobile Application automation, including Appium and other mobile supported testing tools

Ensuring data quality in the test environments.

Monitoring of the test environment status e.g., data quality, scheduled and unscheduled downtimes, performance, and readiness.

Provide technical leadership and support the creation of automated tests. 

Advise on innovative testing products and solutions.

Define and administer standard testing architecture, processes, and tools across all engagements and methodologies

Ensure quality practices across functional and non-functional testing.

Support the strategic direction of our Continuous Testing and Assurance Practice

Running of the quality engineering Community of Practice.

Review the scripting from the QA Engineers and ensure our agreed standards are met and maintained.

Ensure the infrastructure needed for our technical testing solutions is in good working order, fit for purpose, and used effectively and efficiently.

Install applications and databases relevant to automation and manage access to automation infrastructure and code repository.

Collaborate with other business units to understand how automation can improve workflow.

Gather requirements from clients, customers, or end-users to develop the best automation solutions

Lead and mentor junior Automation testers

Provide multi-level reporting across test delivery including senior stakeholders

Qualifications

Relevant Bachelors Degree/ Masters Degree in Computer Science or IT related field

Experience

6-8 years relevant work experience

Test Automation framework development and maintenance

Test script generation and review.

Test prerequisites compilation.

Test execution and recording.

High quality and accuracy in test automation delivery

Test status updates.

Test closure activities.

Other Requirements

SENIOR AUTOMATION TESTER

Role Summary

Creates a testing strategy and participates in the creation of automated testing scenarios. Prepares and coordinates test plans and testing scenarios. Conducts necessary tests according to the testing strategy, registration of defects, control of elimination.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement and maintain the test automation frameworks.

Performing API Testing using tools like Postman, SOAP UI, and Rest Assured.

Mobile Application automation, including Appium and other mobile supported testing tools

Ensuring data quality in the test environments.

Monitoring of the test environment status e.g., data quality, scheduled and unscheduled downtimes, performance, and readiness.

Provide technical leadership and support the creation of automated tests. 

Advise on innovative testing products and solutions.

Define and administer standard testing architecture, processes, and tools across all engagements and methodologies

Ensure quality practices across functional and non-functional testing.

Support the strategic direction of our Continuous Testing and Assurance Practice

Running of the quality engineering Community of Practice.

Review the scripting from the QA Engineers and ensure our agreed standards are met and maintained.

Ensure the infrastructure needed for our technical testing solutions is in good working order, fit for purpose, and used effectively and efficiently.

Install applications and databases relevant to automation and manage access to automation infrastructure and code repository.

Collaborate with other business units to understand how automation can improve workflow.

Gather requirements from clients, customers, or end-users to develop the best automation solutions

Lead and mentor junior Automation testers

Provide multi-level reporting across test delivery including senior stakeholders

Qualifications

Relevant Bachelors Degree/ Masters Degree in Computer Science or IT related field

Experience

6-8 years relevant work experience

Test Automation framework development and maintenance

Test script generation and review.

Test prerequisites compilation.

Test execution and recording.

High quality and accuracy in test automation delivery

Test status updates.

Test closure activities.