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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Automation Test Lead - **Company:** Bright Vision Technologies - **Location:** Chandler, AZ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Software System Penetration Testing, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Browser Compatibility, Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Software Documentation, Databases, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Github, Apache JMeter, Open Web Application Security, Scrum Methodology, Release Management, Standard Sql, Selenium, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Performance Testing, Postman, Appium, Browserstack, Cypress (Programming Language), Gatling, Specflow, Information Technology, Playwright, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Api Management, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usb91aab7acd8ddd88114505ce57adf5b7 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. * Four or more years of QA automation experience. * Strong hands-on experience with Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright. * Hands-on experience automating REST APIs. * Strong understanding of testing methodologies and the software development lifecycle. * Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines. * Solid SQL skills for data validation. * Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. * Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills. * Excellent communication and documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, k6). * Knowledge of containerized test environments using Docker and Kubernetes. * Experience with cloud-based testing environments such as BrowserStack or Sauce Labs. * Exposure to behavior-driven development frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow). * Familiarity with security testing fundamentals (OWASP, basic penetration testing). ## Description We are seeking an experienced Automation Test Lead to design, develop, and maintain robust automated testing frameworks for enterprise web, API, and distributed systems. In this role you will be a key contributor to engineering quality, partnering with development teams to expand test coverage, embed automation into CI/CD pipelines, and accelerate confident software delivery. The ideal candidate will combine strong hands-on experience with modern automation frameworks with a clear understanding of testing strategy, including risk-based testing, exploratory testing, and continuous testing in Agile environments., * Design and develop scalable automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API testing using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Appium. * Write robust, maintainable automated test scripts that exercise critical business flows and edge cases. * Develop API automation using REST Assured, Postman/Newman, or equivalent frameworks. * Create and maintain regression, smoke, sanity, and functional test suites. * Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) so that tests run reliably on every change. * Perform cross-browser and cross-platform testing with attention to compatibility and performance. * Conduct database validation using SQL queries to verify data integrity end-to-end. * Collaborate closely with developers to improve testability, identify defects early, and shift quality left. * Support performance testing initiatives using tools such as JMeter, Gatling, or k6. * Maintain detailed test documentation, traceability, and defect tracking records, applying disciplined engineering practices and partnering closely with stakeholders to ensure outcomes are durable, well-documented, and aligned with broader team and platform standards. * Perform root-cause analysis on production issues to drive lasting quality improvements. * Ensure automation strategy aligns with DevOps and release management processes. * Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and quality-focused retrospectives, applying disciplined engineering practices and partnering closely with stakeholders to ensure outcomes are durable, well-documented, and aligned with broader team and platform standards. * Continuously improve QA processes, frameworks, and engineering practices, applying disciplined engineering practices and partnering closely with stakeholders to ensure outcomes are durable, well-documented, and aligned with broader team and platform standards. ## Related Videos - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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