Lead Automation Manual Tester_C1

Job Description

Works in the area of Software Engineering, which encompasses the development, maintenance and optimization of software solutions/applications.

• Applies scientific methods to analyse and solve software engineering problems.
• He/she is responsible for the development and application of software engineering practice and knowledge, in research, design, development and maintenance.
• His/her work requires the exercise of original thought and judgement and the ability to supervise the technical and administrative work of other software engineers.
• The software engineer builds skills and expertise of his/her software engineering discipline to reach standard software engineer skills expectations for the applicable role, as defined in Professional Communities.
• The software engineer collaborates and acts as team player with other software engineers and stakeholders.
  
  

Works in the area of Software Engineering, which encompasses the development, maintenance and optimization of software solutions/applications.1. Applies scientific methods to analyse and solve software engineering problems.2. He/she is responsible for the development and application of software engineering practice and knowledge, in research, design, development and maintenance.3. His/her work requires the exercise of original thought and judgement and the ability to supervise the technical and administrative work of other software engineers.4. The software engineer builds skills and expertise of his/her software engineering discipline to reach standard software engineer skills expectations for the applicable role, as defined in Professional Communities.5. The software engineer collaborates and acts as team player with other software engineers and stakeholders.

Job Description - Grade Specific

We are seeking an experienced QA Team Lead with strong expertise in Java with Selenium, automation testing, API validation, and BDD frameworks. The ideal candidate will lead a team of testers, drive quality assurance strategies, and ensure high-quality software delivery across dynamic, client-facing projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor QA team to ensure timely and high-quality testing deliverables
• Design test plans, strategies, and traceability matrices
• Translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Implement and promote BDD methodologies (Cucumber, Squish, JBehave)
• Develop and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium and related tools
• Perform API testing (REST/SOAP) using Postman and similar tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on quality goals
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives)
  
  

Primary Skills:

• Java with Selenium (expert level)
• BDD tools: Cucumber, Squish, JBehave
• Automation: Selenium, Protractor, Robot Framework
• API Testing: Postman, REST, SOAP
• CI/CD: Pipeline integration and automation
• Scripting: Java (preferred), Python, JavaScript
• Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Linux environment proficiency
  
  

Secondary Skills (Good to Have):

• Service virtualization
• CI/CD tools: Jenkins
• Proposal writing and presentation skills
• Multi-language scripting experience
• Healthcare domain and regulatory knowledge
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Proven experience in Agile development environments
• Ability to lead independently in fast-paced settings