Automation Test Lead

Location: Bengaluru, Karnātaka, India

Category: IT, Data & Tech

Employment Type: Full time

Work Schedule

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Job Description

Summarized Purpose:

We are offering an outstanding opportunity to join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Sr Engineer, Software Quality Assurance. In this role, you will drive automation testing initiatives, lead a team of engineers, and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality software products aligned with organizational standards.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 8–10 years of testing experience with strong automation background.
• Additional relevant certifications in software testing or quality assurance (preferred)

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Define automation roadmap and strategy .
• Lead design and scalability of automation frameworks .
• Oversee CI/CD integration and quality gates.
• Mentor and guide automation engineers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous quality improvements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced proficiency in system testing methodologies and test documentation creation.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and testing processes.
• Advanced knowledge of test planning, execution, error reporting, and verification procedures.
• Strong expertise in automation frameworks and tools.
• Programming skills (Python/Java/JavaScript).
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in deadline-driven environments.
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies and software platforms.

Must Have Skills:

• Automation leadership experience
• Strong programming and framework design
• CI/CD and DevOps practices
• API and microservices testing

Good to Have Skills:

• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
• AI/ML testing exposure
• Performance and security testing

Working Hours:

• India: 05:30 PM to 02:30 AM IST
• Philippines: 08:00 PM to 05:00 AM PHT