Lead SDET Automation (Java + Selenium) with Gen AI Testing:: Chicago, IL , Houston , TX ( Need Locals /Day1 Onsite )

Role : Lead SDET Automation (Java + Selenium)

Location : Chicago, IL , Houston , TX ( Need Locals /Day1 Onsite )

Duration : 12 Months

Responsibilities:

Key Skills :: Enterprise Test Automation, Automation Framework Design, Selenium/Playwright/Cypress, API Testing, CI/CD (Jenkins/Azure DevOps), Java/Python/C#, Agile, Test Strategy & Quality Governance.
Leadership, Risk Management, Automation ROI, Test KPIs & Power BI Reporting, AI/GenAI in Testing, Stakeholder Management, Release/Production Sign-offs, Team Mentoring.

• Deliver enterprise software testing projects and programs with an automation-first approach
• Collaborate with Quality Managers and Quality Leads to implement quality governance, quality gates, risk assessment, production signoffs, and key metrics (KPIs)
• Lead the design and implementation of automation and manual test strategies using best practices and standards
• Collaborate with software developers and QE analysts to identify system requirements and ensure quality from test planning to production deployment
• Own and maintain automation artifacts, tools, licenses, and frameworks; govern automation standards and best practices
• Conduct automation audits and assess ROI
• Manage and mitigate testing-related risks and issues
• Identify, maintain, and track testing KPIs; own Power BI reports
• Integrate automation frameworks with CI/CD pipelines
• Leverage AI in end-to-end testing and automation frameworks
• Use Gen AI to drive innovation and efficiency in testing responsibilities