Overview
The Automation Test Lead will play a key role in enhancing the automation testing processes for web and mobile platforms, driving strategic improvements and leading a distributed team of approximately 15 automation testers. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership capability, and an innovative mindset, particularly with interest in leveraging AI and autonomous agents to optimize testing operations. The contractor will collaborate closely with engineering and technology teams to ensure seamless integration of automation throughout the software development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Own and drive the automation testing strategy to promote continuous improvement across platforms.
- Lead, manage, and develop a distributed team of automation testers across multiple squads.
- Provide technical leadership and set high standards for automation delivery quality.
- Review and optimize existing automation frameworks for performance and efficiency.
- Drive the adoption of modern automation practices and explore AI-driven testing solutions.
- Enhance test reporting to ensure clear visibility of automation performance.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to embed automation in the software development lifecycle.
- Challenge current practices and introduce innovative concepts to enhance automation capability.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Automation Test Lead or in a similar leadership role.
- Strong background in designing and implementing automation strategies.
- Hands-on experience with Playwright, preferably using JavaScript or TypeScript.
- Familiarity with C# and modern software testing practices.
- Experience with mobile automation frameworks such as WebdriverIO (WDIO) and Playwright.
- Solid understanding of automated testing frameworks for web and mobile.
- Previous line management experience leading teams of 6–18 people.
- Experience with managing distributed teams across multiple locations.