Lead Test Automation Engineer

Job Description

Position: Lead Test Automation Engineer
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Test Automation Engineer to drive our automation strategy and lead a small but impactful engineering team. In this role, you will take ownership of designing and enhancing automation frameworks, overseeing testing processes, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality backend services. You will act as a technical authority, mentor team members, and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across onsite and remote locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• As the Lead Test Automation Engineer, you will define and evolve QA automation frameworks, establish both long-term and short-term automation roadmaps, and ensure testing best practices are adhered to across the project.
• You will champion quality standards, drive continuous improvements, and enable efficient delivery.
• In addition, you will provide technical leadership to a team of 2–3 automation engineers, offer guidance on complex issues, perform in-depth code reviews, and support the overall engineering excellence of the team.

Required Technical Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in software testing or software development
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and coordinate a small technical team
• Strong hands-on experience with RestAssured, Cucumber, JUnit, TestNG
• Advanced proficiency in Java
• Solid background in backend and REST API testing
• Strong foundation in functional testing methodologies
• Practical experience with CI/CD and automation pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent education/experience
• Proficiency with relational databases (DB2, PostgreSQL)
• Familiarity with debugging tools and troubleshooting techniques
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes environments
• Relevant certifications (ISTQB or similar)
• Strong experience with Git or other version control systems
• Ability to pass a security clearance investigation
• Nice to have: prior work with performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling)