QA Automation Lead in Austin, TX / Southlake, TX / Westlake, TX / Dallas, TX- (Onsite_Need Local_No Relocation_F2F Interview)

Job Role: QA Automation Lead
Location: Austin, TX / Southlake, TX / Westlake, TX / Dallas, TX (Onsite)
Experience Required: 10+ Years
Need Local | No Relocation | F2F Interview
Employment Type: FTE

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Lead with strong expertise in WebDriverIO (TypeScript) and Selenium-based test automation to lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise automation solutions.
• The ideal candidate will have hands-on automation experience, excellent leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of guiding both onsite and offshore QA teams while driving Agile Test-Driven Development (ATDD) practices.
• This role requires strong technical proficiency in automation framework development, mentoring QA engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead QA automation efforts for enterprise-scale web applications.
• Design, develop, and enhance scalable automation frameworks using industry best practices.
• Mentor and guide onsite and offshore QA teams on automation strategy, coding standards, and ATDD implementation.
• Develop automated test scripts using WebDriverIO (TypeScript), Selenium, or Java.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, estimation, and Agile ceremonies.
• Implement and maintain BDD/ATDD automation using Cucumber and Gherkin.
• Build reusable automation components using the Page Object Model (POM) and modular framework architecture.
• Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines and test management tools.
• Execute functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product owners to ensure quality throughout the SDLC.
• Perform manual testing when required and support defect analysis and resolution.
• Create and execute SQL queries for backend data validation.
• Provide regular status updates, automation metrics, and quality reports to stakeholders.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend new automation tools, frameworks, and best practices.

Required Technical Skills

• 10 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with WebDriverIO (TypeScript).
• Experience with Selenium WebDriver using Java or TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
• Experience implementing BDD/ATDD using Cucumber, Gherkin, or similar frameworks.
• Experience with Node.js and WebDriverIO automation.
• Knowledge of Watir, Selenium WebDriver, and browser automation.
• Strong SQL skills for database validation and testing.
• Experience designing and maintaining automation frameworks using Page Object Model (POM).
• Familiarity with framework modularization, reusable libraries, and design patterns.
• Experience integrating automation suites into CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid understanding of software testing methodologies, test design techniques, estimation, and defect lifecycle.
• Experience testing distributed and highly scalable applications.
• Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills.