QA Lead – Selenium, Python (12+ Years)

Mandatory skills- Selenium, Python

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Testing Lead with deep expertise in Selenium automation using Python. The ideal candidate will be a quality champion who can lead the QA team, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive innovation through process improvements and modern automation strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Selenium with Python.
• Lead end-to-end test planning, execution, and reporting activities across web, API, and backend systems.
• Perform both automation and manual testing where required, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
• Conduct API testing using tools like Postman or custom Python scripts.
• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines and integrate test automation into continuous delivery workflows.
• Generate and maintain test reports using Allure, Pytest, and related tools.
• Review and analyze business requirements, conduct impact assessments, and define regression scopes.
• Mentor junior QA team members and support collaboration with manual testers and developers.
• Act as the QA point of contact for senior leadership and stakeholders, sharing status updates and quality insights.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies – sprint planning, grooming, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Champion process improvements and recommend QA best practices.
• Explore and experiment with AI-driven tools to enhance testing efficiency and automation capabilities.
• Collaborate effectively with a distributed QA team, especially those based in India.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in software QA with solid exposure to both manual and automation testing.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Selenium WebDriver with Python.
• Proven experience designing, setting up, and maintaining automation frameworks from scratch.
• Experience with Allure Reports, Pytest, Jenkins, and Git.
• Proficient in API testing using Postman or Python-based REST automation.
• Deep understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working across remote and India-based QA teams.
• Openness to learning and implementing AI-based testing tools and frameworks.