QA Automation Lead

QA Automation LeadLocation: Pittsburg, PA (Onsite)Position requires technical proficiency in Selenium WebDriver and related frameworks. Experience with TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber, and strong programming/scripting skills in languages like Java, Python, or C# is necessary. Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Maven, Gradle) and defect tracking systems (JIRA, Bugzilla) is also required. Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and methodologies (Agile/Scrum) is essential. Experience with API testing (SOAPUI, Postman) and database testing (SQL queries) is often required.Roles and responsibilities include defining the overall automation testing strategy and comprehensive test plans, identifying risks, and ensuring alignment with business goals and quality standards. Design, build, and maintain scalable and reusable automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver with compatible languages. Lead, mentor, and guide junior automation engineers in best practices, coding standards, and testing techniques. Oversee the design, development, and execution of automated test scripts for functional and regression testing. Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, define test scenarios, and integrate automation suites into Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. Monitor, measure, and report on test progress, defect leakage, automation coverage, and overall product quality to relevant stakeholders. Continuously evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the QA process.