Automation Test Lead

Location: Austin, TX / San Diego, CA
Duration: 12 Months
Experience: 8+ Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Automation Test Lead to drive test automation strategy, lead hands-on automation development, and support release management for enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Playwright, Selenium, TypeScript, API testing, Python programming, and CI/CD pipelines, along with experience migrating automation frameworks from Selenium to Playwright.

The candidate should also have hands-on experience incorporating Generative AI (GenAI) tools into testing, validating LLM-powered applications, and coordinating releases with onshore and offshore teams.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Define and implement test automation strategies for enterprise applications.

• Write, enhance, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Playwright.

• Develop and maintain UI automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium, and TypeScript.

• Lead the migration of existing automation frameworks from Selenium to Playwright.

• Perform API testing using REST Assured and other relevant testing tools.

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python and TypeScript.

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and other DevOps tools.

• Integrate automated test suites into build and deployment pipelines.

• Use Jira and Confluence for defect tracking, test documentation, and team collaboration.

• Leverage GitHub Copilot and other GenAI tools to improve test automation productivity.

• Test Generative AI applications powered by LLMs, including OpenAI, Claude, and Amazon Bedrock.

• Perform prompt validation, model evaluation, response validation, and AI application testing.

• Utilize AWS services to support testing and validation of AI-powered applications.

• Coordinate release planning, release execution, validation, and post-release testing.

• Collaborate with development, QA, DevOps, product, and offshore teams to ensure quality delivery.

• Identify automation gaps, troubleshoot failures, and drive continuous improvements in test coverage and release quality.

• Provide technical guidance and support to team members on automation frameworks and testing best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software testing and test automation.

• Strong hands-on experience with UI automation using Playwright and Selenium.

• Proficiency in TypeScript for developing and maintaining automation scripts.

• Experience migrating automation frameworks from Selenium to Playwright.

• Experience with API testing and REST Assured.

• Proficiency in Python programming for testing and automation.

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, and DevOps practices.

• Experience with GitHub, Jira, and Confluence.

• Experience using GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted development tools.

• Hands-on experience testing Generative AI applications and LLM-powered solutions.

• Knowledge of prompt validation, model evaluation, and AI application testing.

• Experience with OpenAI, Claude, Amazon Bedrock, and AWS services.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage releases while remaining hands-on with automation development.

• Experience collaborating with offshore teams and distributed delivery groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing scalable and reusable automation frameworks.

• Exposure to AI-assisted test generation and intelligent testing solutions.

• Experience testing enterprise applications in cloud-based environments.

• Knowledge of advanced API testing, test reporting, and automation performance optimization.

• Experience leading automation initiatives and mentoring QA engineers.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and continuous delivery practices.

Key Skills

• UI Automation: Playwright, Selenium

• Programming: TypeScript, Python

• API Testing: REST Assured

• Framework Migration: Selenium to Playwright

• Generative AI Testing: OpenAI, Claude, Amazon Bedrock

• AI Testing: Prompt Validation, Model Evaluation, LLM Application Testing

• CI/CD: GitHub Actions, DevOps

• AI Coding Tools: GitHub Copilot

• Collaboration Tools: Jira, Confluence, GitHub

• Cloud: AWS

• Release Management and Coordination

• Test Strategy and Automation Framework Development

• Offshore Team Coordination

Top 3 Required Skills

1. UI Automation: Playwright and Selenium.

2. GenAI Testing: Experience incorporating Generative AI tools into testing and validating LLM-powered applications.

3. Programming and API Testing: Strong TypeScript, API testing, and Python programming skills.

Additional Requirements

• Must be comfortable handling release activities alongside hands-on automation development.

• Must be able to collaborate effectively with offshore teams.

• Must be available to work in Austin, TX, or San Diego, CA, as required by the project.