Lead Automation Engineer

The Automation Lead is responsible for defining, implementing, and scaling enterprise-wide automation strategies. This role ensures the successful adoption of automation technologies and other intelligent solutions. The Lead will create a centralized governance model, develop best practices, and drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable business value.

• Define the strategic vision for test Automation aligned with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for automation across functions, focusing on scalability and value delivery.
• Develop and maintain scalable, efficient, and reusable automation frameworks for UI and APIs
• Implement feedback loops to continuously refine and improve automation processes.
• Establish governance frameworks for automation projects, ensuring compliance and standardization.
• Develop policies, procedures, and templates to guide automation initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend automation tools, platforms, and technologies, ensuring timelines, and objectives are met.
• Build and manage team of skilled automation engineers.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, showcasing the value of automation through ROI and KPIs.
• Provide training and mentorship to foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

  The Automation Lead is responsible for defining, implementing, and scaling enterprise-wide automation strategies. This role ensures the successful adoption of automation technologies and other intelligent solutions. The Lead will create a centralized governance model, develop best practices, and drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable business value.

• Define the strategic vision for test Automation aligned with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for automation across functions, focusing on scalability and value delivery.
• Develop and maintain scalable, efficient, and reusable automation frameworks for UI and APIs
• Implement feedback loops to continuously refine and improve automation processes.
• Establish governance frameworks for automation projects, ensuring compliance and standardization.
• Develop policies, procedures, and templates to guide automation initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend automation tools, platforms, and technologies, ensuring timelines, and objectives are met.
• Build and manage team of skilled automation engineers.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, showcasing the value of automation through ROI and KPIs.
• Provide training and mentorship to foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

Expert in programming language C# and TypeScript, automating .net technologies and developing frameworks from scratch.

• 12+ years of experience in automating .net technologies and developing automation framework using different design patterns for Web and API.
• Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in leading large scale automation initiatives, deep understanding of automation principles, tools, and technologies.
• Demonstrated success in hiring, onboarding and training new joiners.
• Proven expertise in API Automation using C#
• Proven expertise in Web automation using Playwright with Typescript.
• Expertise in BDD Framework using Cucumber and Reqnroll
• Expertise in Integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless deployment processes. Strong understanding of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Azure DevOps.
• Expertise with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of Mocking Mechanism such as Wiremock, or any equivalent tool, is essential
• Excellent project management skills, with proficiency in Agile. Prior experience in managing automation team, overseeing daily operations, managing team s performance, and ensuring the achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Strong analytical skills to assess processes and identify automation opportunities.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams.