Overview
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A Lead QA Automation Engineer job description includes leading a team, designing and developing automated test frameworks, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring junior engineers. Key responsibilities involve analyzing test results, collaborating with developers, and ensuring high-quality software through robust automation strategies and continuous improvement. Experience with programming languages like Java and tools such as Selenium, Appium, TestNG, and Jenkins is essential.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Mentor and lead a team of QA engineers, ensuring best practices are followed and providing guidance on complex issues.
Automation Strategy: Develop, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for various platforms, including web, mobile, and API testing.
Test Execution and Analysis: Coordinate and execute test plans, analyze test results, and report on the quality and performance of software products.
CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and feedback.
Collaboration: Work closely with development and product teams to understand requirements, define test strategies, and ensure seamless integration.
Process Improvement: Drive innovation by investigating and implementing new tools, methods, and standards to continuously improve testing processes.
Bug Management: Identify, verify, report, and regress bugs.
Required skills and qualifications
Programming: Proficiency in programming languages like Java or JavaScript.
Automation Tools: Hands-on experience with automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, Appium, TestNG, JUnit, and Rest Assured.
CI/CD Tools: Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins.
Build Tools: Familiarity with build management tools like Maven or Gradle.
Version Control: Experience with version control systems like SVN.
Testing Experience: Strong knowledge of functional and regression testing, and experience with different testing phases (unit, integration, user acceptance).
Soft Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.