Role Proficiency:

Leverage specialist testing knowledge to define and implement test practices and strategies for a portfolio or program

Outcomes:

      Analyse Recommend and Implement testing practices in projects      Assess existing tools/frameworks and propose enhancements      Customize and Implement Testing Tools and Frameworks      Define Test Strategy for a Program      Conduct Technical Review of Projects and Identify risks/issues      Drive the capture and delivery of Test Metrics

Measures of Outcomes:

     Test Coverage      Test Automation Coverage      Savings from Optimization      Savings from Automation      Defect Removal efficiency      No: of Kaizens initiated and implemented      Cost savings for the customer      Cost saving from carrying out Test Optimization exercise Continuous service improvements

Outputs Expected:

Test Strategy:

Define and implement test strategy Define and baseline tool strategies Define and document test environment and test data strategies Perform feasibility study for recommended solutions

Knowledge Management:

Publish best practices and guidelines
standards
white paper
etc.

Test Reporting:

Conduct cost benefit analysis

Test Design
Development
Execution:

Create strategies for test optimization Carry out gap analysis and identify improvement areas Identify program goals and define KPI's and SLA's Identify and implement industry wide best practices

Test Planning:

Perform test maturity assessments
provide recommendations and define roadmaps Identify candidate for automation by prioritization

Skill Examples:

     Ability to define test strategies      Ability to manage and evaluate the test tools and frameworks      Ability to create re-usable assets      Ability to identify test practice gaps and provide recommendations      Ability to perform test maturity assessments Ability to define service improvement roadmaps

Knowledge Examples:

     Knowledge of Automation Techniques      Knowledge of Testing methodologies      Knowledge of Test Automation tools and frameworks      Knowledge of Automation ROI analysis      Knowledge of industry wide KPI's Knowledge of Test Data and Test Env requirement identification

Additional Comments:

We are seeking an accomplished Lead Quality Engineer with 10+ years of QA experience, including a minimum of 6 years in modern UI test automation using tools like Cypress or Playwright, and deep expertise in TypeScript and CSS/UI Kits. This role requires a strong technical leader who can drive quality across the frontend stack, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and build scalable, maintainable automation frameworks. You’ll lead the strategy, design, and implementation of automation solutions that ensure the visual and functional integrity of complex web applications. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and maintenance of UI automation frameworks using Cypress or Playwright in TypeScript. Define and implement test strategies for frontend applications with a focus on usability, accessibility, and responsiveness. Work closely with developers and designers to understand UI architecture and enforce pixel-perfect quality standards using CSS and UI design systems/kits. Mentor and guide a team of quality engineers and review automation code and practices. Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines and ensure fast, reliable test feedback. Analyze defects, identify root causes, and contribute to continuous quality improvements. Advocate for test automation, best practices, and shift-left testing approaches. Must-Have Skills 10+ years of experience in software quality engineering. Minimum 6+ years of hands-on experience with: UI automation using Cypress or Playwright TypeScript for test development CSS and UI component libraries/kits (e.g., Material UI, Tailwind, Bootstrap) Deep understanding of modern web technologies and responsive design testing. Proven experience designing scalable, maintainable test frameworks. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and working in Agile teams.