QA Automation Lead

Description:

Specialist in designing and implementing Test Automation Frameworks using Selenium, Java, BDD Cucumber, enabling scalable automation for Web, Mobile, API, and Enterprise applications.

Extensive experience in UiPath Test Suite and RPA, including:

Setting up and managing UiPath Orchestrator environments.

Configuring and administering Unattended Robots for automated test execution and business process automation.

Scheduling and orchestrating automated test executions using UiPath Orchestrator.

Developing reusable automation workflows and test automation assets.

Integrating UiPath automation with enterprise DevOps pipelines for continuous testing.

Strong expertise in GitLab CI/CD, including repository management, pipeline design, deployment automation, and integration of automated testing tools into CI/CD workflows.

Hands-on experience integrating UiPath Test Automation, Selenium, and API tests with GitLab pipelines, enabling automated execution, reporting, and quality gates as part of continuous delivery processes.

Comprehensive experience in creating and maintaining GitLab repositories, developing end-to-end pipeline architectures, implementing CI/CD practices, and deploying applications to Kubernetes platforms using Helm charts and on-premises environments.

Expertise in implementing Continuous Testing strategies by integrating automated testing tools with DevSecOps pipelines to improve release quality and deployment velocity.

Strong hands-on experience in Web, Mobile, API, Desktop Application Development, utilizing Java, VB, Selenium, UFT, and related technologies.

Expertise in cloud-based testing platforms such as BrowserStack for cross-browser and mobile testing.

Strong experience in Service Virtualization using IBM Rational Integration Tester (RIT), enabling efficient testing of dependent systems.

Certified in AWS Cloud Practitioner, HashiCorp Terraform, and IBM RFT.

Experience managing distributed teams and coordinating activities across Onshore, Offshore, and Multi-Vendor delivery models.

In-depth domain expertise in Corporate Banking, Operations, Payments, and Financial Services platforms.

Proven ability to lead and deliver critical enterprise initiatives under demanding conditions, including Bank Mergers, Disaster Recovery Exercises, Regulatory Changes, and Large-Scale Transformation Programs.

Strong leadership experience in managing large automation teams, driving automation adoption, mentoring team members, and delivering complex enterprise-wide programs.

Expert in identifying, designing, and implementing QA Governance Frameworks, Test Automation Strategies, DevOps Practices, and Quality Engineering Processes.

Skilled in risk assessment, impact analysis, and execution of mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.

Experience in establishing enterprise-wide testing standards, automation governance models, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Strong understanding of PCI DSS compliance requirements, ensuring data handling and testing practices remain compliant with regulatory standards.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively present technical and business solutions to senior leadership, business stakeholders, and technology teams.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously while maintaining quality, delivery timelines, and operational excellence.

Skills: Selenium , Java , BDD Cucumber