Automation Test Lead

We are seeking a hands-on Test Automation Lead with strong experience in automation framework development and QA strategy. This role requires someone who can independently drive automation initiatives, collaborate with stakeholders, and mentor offshore QA team members while remaining technically involved., * Design, develop, enhance, and maintain scalable automation frameworks.

• Drive UI, API, and end-to-end automation initiatives using modern automation tools.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to define testing strategies and quality goals.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor QA team members and promote QA best practices across projects.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong experience in QA and test automation.
• Hands-on expertise with Tricentis Tosca and Selenium.
• Experience with test management and Agile tools such as qTest and VersionOne.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development/testing tools such as Cursor AI or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of automation framework design and maintenance.
• Experience with UI and API automation testing.
• Strong coding and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead offshore coordination efforts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities., * Experience with Playwright and/or UFT.
• Experience in Healthcare domain projects (payer, provider, claims, EHR, HIPAA environments).
• Experience working in client-facing environments.

What We're Looking For

• A strong individual contributor who can lead by example.
• Someone comfortable providing technical direction and candid feedback.
• A proactive problem solver who can work with minimal supervision.
• A technically strong QA professional with leadership capabilities, not a pure people manager.