Lead Quality Automation Engineer

Role Summary

The Lead Quality Automation Engineer will work within an agile team on small to large-scale projects. This role is responsible for leading quality automation processes, implementing test plans and automation frameworks, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. While some functional testing is required, the primary focus is on automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the QA Manager to identify and implement improvements in the testing lifecycle, architecture, and execution.
• Design and implement comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Develop and maintain automation test scripts integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
• Configure, optimize, and execute automated test scripts.
• Enhance and maintain the automation framework.
• Conduct peer reviews of team outputs to ensure quality and consistency.
• Provide guidance and support to QA team members on best practices and quality standards.
• Recommend and assist in implementing process improvements within the QA team.
• Analyze functional and non-functional requirements to determine testing scope and coverage.
• Coordinate with development and other teams to clarify project scope and ensure successful implementation.
• Foster collaboration and build trusting relationships across teams.

Skills & Experience

• Experience: 7–8 years as a Quality Engineer.
• Automation Frameworks: Proficient in tools such as Cucumber, Playwright, or Cypress.
• Programming: Strong experience in automation programming, preferably in Java.
• API Testing: Proficient in REST API test automation using tools like JMeter and Postman.
• Testing Practices: Skilled in both functional and non-functional testing, including performance testing.
• CI/CD Tools: Experience with Git-based repositories, Jenkins, JIRA, and other CI/CT/CD tools.
• Cloud Applications: Proficient in testing cloud-based applications.
• AI Tools & Testing: Experience with AI-powered testing tools and methodologies is a strong plus.
• Soft Skills: Independent, proactive, and capable of multitasking. Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams across geographies.

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

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LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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