Experience Required: 10+ years
Location: Dallas, TX (Onsite)
Job Type: Full Time
VISA: GC/USC/EAD

Job description:

A QA Automaton Lead is responsible for overseeing the automation testing processes within a software development team. This role combines leadership, technical expertise, and strategic planning to ensure that automated testing is effectively integrated into the development lifecycle. Below is a typical job description for a QA Automation Lead:

The QA Automation Lead will lead a team of automation engineers to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts. The role requires strong technical skills in automation tools and programming languages, as well as leadership abilities to mentor and guide the team. The QA Automation Lead will work closely with development, QA, and product management teams to deliver high-quality software products.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of QA automation engineers.
- Develop and implement automation strategies that align with the overall testing and development goals.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to team members.
- Define and implement the automation testing roadmap.
- Select appropriate tools, frameworks, and technologies for automated testing.
- Develop and maintain a robust test automation framework to ensure scalability, reusability, and efficiency.
- Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for various types of testing (e.g., functional, regression, performance).
- Ensure test coverage through the identification and prioritization of test cases.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
- Review test cases and test scripts to ensure they meet the required standards.
- Identify, track, and resolve defects and issues found during automated testing.
- Continuously improve the automation process by implementing best practices.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, QA, DevOps, and product management.
- Provide regular updates on the status of automation testing efforts and quality metrics.
- Communicate automation strategies and goals to stakeholders.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and best practices in test automation.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement them to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Train and develop team members in new technologies and methodologies.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience (8 years) in test automation, including leadership roles.
- Strong knowledge of test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, etc.).
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#.
- Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or Bamboo.
- Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and quality assurance principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Experience with performance and security testing.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.).
- Experience with Agile and DevOps practices.
- Certification in QA or Automation tools.