The QA Automation Manager will lead a team to ensure high-quality software delivery. This permanent position in Pune requires a strong technical background in UI and API automation, leadership skills, and comprehensive experience in automation frameworks, agile methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines. The role involves devising test automation strategies, designing robust UI automation frameworks using Selenium and C#, and managing end-to-end project plans.

Must Have

• Lead and manage QA automation team
• Devise test automation approach/strategy
• Design and implement robust UI automation frameworks using Selenium and C#
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts in Visual Studio, utilizing git and Azure DevOps
• Leverage BDD tools such as SpecFlow
• Conduct thorough API testing and develop automated test scripts using tools like RestSharp
• Execute automation scripts in various environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Manage and execute end-to-end project plans
• Implement and advocate for agile methodologies, including SAFe
• Experience in product testing in Agile environment
• Knowledge around the integration of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
• Strong hands-on experience in UI automation using Selenium and C#
• Proficiency in Visual Studio, git, Azure, and Azure DevOps
• Experience with BDD frameworks such as SpecFlow
• Proven expertise in API testing and automated testing
• Knowledge of API automation tools like RestSharp
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, particularly with Azure DevOps (ADO)
• Excellent communication skills and positive attitude
• Proven experience in people management, project management, and stakeholder management
• Experience of working in Agile methodology and SAFe model
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
• 12+ years of experience in QA automation, with at least 2 years in a managerial role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good to Have

• Certification in agile methodologies (e.g., SAFe)

Position Overview:

The QA Automation Manager will lead the QA automation team and ensure the delivery of high-quality software applications. This role requires a strong technical background in UI and API automation, along with proven leadership skills to manage and mentor a team of QA professionals. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive experience in automation frameworks, agile methodologies, and knowledge around continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

This is a permanent position for Pune location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the QA automation team, including setting goals, providing mentorship, and conducting performance reviews.
• Devise test automation approach/strategy by suggesting and supporting on design and implementation of robust UI automation frameworks using Selenium and C#.
• Support architects to create/implement/enhance automation framework.
• Help team to develop and maintain automated test scripts in Visual Studio, utilizing git for version control and Azure DevOps for project management.
• Leverage BDD tools such as SpecFlow to ensure comprehensive test coverage and facilitate collaboration between development and QA teams.
• Help team to Conduct thorough API testing and develop automated test scripts using tools like RestSharp.
• Have ownership for executing automation scripts in various environments as per plan.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and stakeholders, to define and execute QA strategies.
• Manage and execute end-to-end project plans, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality releases.
• Implement and advocate for agile methodologies, including SAFe, to streamline testing processes and enhance team collaboration.
• Experience in product testing in Agile environment - should know the various stages of product release & QA support needed
• Knowledge around the integration of CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, ensuring seamless deployment and continuous testing.

Technical Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience in UI automation using Selenium and C#.
• Proficiency in Visual Studio, git, Azure, and Azure DevOps.
• Experience with BDD frameworks such as SpecFlow or similar tools.
• Proven expertise in API testing and automated testing.
• Knowledge of API automation tools like RestSharp or similar.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, particularly with tools like Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills and positive attitude.
• Proven experience in people management, project management, and stakeholder management.
• Experience of working in Agile methodology and SAFe model.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Experience and Skills:

• 12+ years of experience in QA automation, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Certification in agile methodologies (e.g., SAFe) is a plus.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.