Lead – Automation QA Lead – Infra & Application Resiliency
Core
Lead execution, planning, and continuous improvement of automated testing and stability validation across infrastructure and application environments to ensure production resiliency.
Role type
Senior IC Automation QA Lead (Infra & Application Resiliency)
Builds
Automated production stability scripts, infrastructure change testing suites, and cross-regional delivery solutions.
Domain
Financial Services / IT Operations / Test Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Java, Python, VBScript, Selenium, UFT, LeanFT, RestAssured, TestNG, Cucumber, Appium, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps implementation, database testing (MSSQL, Oracle, DB2, AS400, Snowflake, Cosmos DB), automation framework design, unattended automation test suites, code review, multi-OS experience (Windows, Linux, Unix), application monitoring tools, Agile/Scrum/Kanban, ServiceNow, Change management processes
Preferred skills
Scripting languages (Shell, PowerShell), incident management platforms, analytical problem-solving
Responsibilities
Lead execution and monitoring of automated production stability scripts; drive automation strategies to enhance application resiliency; oversee stability validations for infrastructure changes; translate stakeholder needs into actionable automation deliverables; ensure quality oversight for infrastructure change testing aligning with ITIL; validate and approve automation assets before deployment; lead root cause analysis and identify coverage gaps; drive closure of issues related to automation script resiliency; coordinate automated testing efforts to validate application change deployments; partner with India-based leads for seamless handoffs; manage test account provisioning and de-provisioning; conduct annual access certifications; monitor and report on automation performance metrics and SLA adherence
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
