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Job Title:
QA Lead – Test Automation (Playwright)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced QA Lead with strong Test Automation expertise to define and drive automation strategy, lead automation frameworks, and guide both automation and manual QA teams.
This role requires hands-on expertise in Playwright (Java & JavaScript), CI/CD integration, and quality governance across complex enterprise applications.
Key Responsibilities
Define and own the test automation strategy aligned with business and DevOps goals
Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks across:
UI, API, Services, and Data layers
Lead and mentor automation and manual QA teams
Integrate automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins)
Convert manual test cases into automated tests and optimize automation coverage
Execute functional, regression, and integration testing
Analyze test failures, troubleshoot automation issues, and ensure reliable execution
Manage defect lifecycle and collaborate closely with development, product, and DevOps teams
Build and maintain test data and test environments
Prepare and present QA reports, dashboards, metrics, test coverage, and defect trends
Ensure automation solutions meet business needs and industry best practices
Required Skills & Qualifications
Strong experience with Playwright automation using Java and JavaScript
Hands-on experience with Jenkins for CI/CD integration
Proficiency in JIRA for test management, defect tracking, and workflow coordination
Experience designing automation frameworks usable by functional testers
Solid understanding of functional requirements and optimized test scenario design
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills
Exposure to Financial Services domain
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred / Nice To Have
Familiarity with Trident
Prior experience working with Discover
Automation experience across Microservices, Containers, Browsers, Mobile, and Client-Server architectures
