Senior Test Automation Specialist

We're seeking a seasoned Automation Lead to spearhead the development and maintenance of our test automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Selenium Web Driver and Java, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality automated tests.Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks using Selenium Web Driver and Java.Drive QA automation strategy across multiple projects and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.Develop and execute automated test scripts for functional, regression, and integration testing.Identify test requirements, create detailed test plans, and ensure traceability.Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and conduct code reviews.Collaborate with manual QA and development teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.Monitor test execution, identify defects, and track them to closure using defect management tools.Analyze automation test results and provide quality metrics and reports to stakeholders.Required Skills and Qualifications: API Automation: Experience with Rest Assured or Postman is highly desirable.Defect Management Tools: Proficiency in JIRA is required.Test Automation Frameworks: Strong knowledge of Test NG, JUnit, Cucumber, and Maven is essential.CI/CD: Familiarity with Jenkins, Git Lab CI, and Bamboo is necessary.Software Testing Principles: Understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile methodologies is crucial.Benefits: This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile banking clients in Abu Dhabi, UAE.The ideal candidate will have the chance to lead a team of QA engineers and drive the QA automation strategy.The company provides a dynamic and collaborative work environment.Job Requirements: Mid-Senior level experience in QA automation.Strong understanding of software testing principles and methodologies.Excellent communication and leadership skills.This role requires a contract employment type with a Quality Assurance job function in the Technology, Information and Internet industry.Keyword: Automation Lead