Senior Automation Test Lead - Enterprise Web, API & Distributed Systems

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Automation Test Lead based in the United States.

This role offers the opportunity to lead and elevate automation quality engineering across enterprise web, API, and distributed systems in a fast-paced, Agile-driven environment. You will play a key role in defining and executing automation strategies that ensure scalable, reliable, and high-performing software releases. Working closely with development, DevOps, and product teams, you will embed quality throughout the CI/CD pipeline and accelerate delivery confidence. The position blends hands-on technical automation work with leadership responsibilities, including framework design, test strategy, and mentoring. You will help shape modern QA engineering practices, improve test coverage, and drive continuous improvement across the software lifecycle. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned automation professional who thrives in both strategic thinking and deep technical execution.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will lead automation testing strategy and execution across multiple platforms while ensuring high-quality software delivery within Agile environments:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for web, API, and distributed systems using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar
• Develop and maintain robust automated test scripts covering functional, regression, smoke, and sanity testing
• Implement API automation frameworks using tools such as REST Assured, Postman/Newman, or equivalent solutions
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) to enable continuous testing
• Perform cross-browser, cross-platform, and end-to-end testing to ensure system reliability and performance
• Conduct database validation using SQL to ensure data integrity across systems
• Collaborate closely with developers to identify defects early and improve overall testability of applications
• Support performance testing efforts using tools such as JMeter, Gatling, or k6
• Perform root-cause analysis of production issues and drive long-term quality improvements
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives while ensuring test strategy alignment
  
  

Requirements

This role requires strong hands-on automation expertise combined with leadership experience in Agile QA environments:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field

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• 8+ years of experience in QA with strong focus on automation testing
• 4+ years of hands-on experience building automation frameworks
• Strong expertise with Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
• Experience automating REST APIs and working with API testing tools
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and SDLC practices
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Solid SQL skills for data validation and backend testing
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation abilities
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, k6)
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for test environments
• Exposure to cloud testing platforms such as BrowserStack or Sauce Labs
• Knowledge of BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or SpecFlow
• Understanding of basic security testing concepts (OWASP principles)
  
  

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Benefits

• Competitive salary package aligned with experience ($100K-$150K range)
• Fully remote work within the United States
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid time off, holidays, and flexible leave policies
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer support
• Career growth in a fast-scaling engineering environment
• Exposure to modern QA tools, frameworks, and CI/CD technologies
• Collaborative, engineering-driven culture focused on quality and innovation
• Opportunity to lead automation strategy and influence product quality at scale.
  
  

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