Job Summary:

The Automation QA Assistant Manager supports the QA Manager in leading the automation testing efforts across software development projects. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality software through the implementation of automated testing strategies, tools, and frameworks. The position involves team coordination, test planning, and hands-on scripting, with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency.

• - Automation Strategy & Execution: Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts usingtools like Selenium, Playwright, UFT, or Cypress.
  - Implement and manage test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
  - Ensure test coverage across functional, regression, and performance testing.
  - Team Leadership & Collaboration: Mentor and guide junior QA engineers in automation best practices.
  - Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define test strategies. - Assist in resource planning and task allocation within the QA team.
  - Quality Assurance Oversight: Review test plans, test cases, and test scripts for accuracy and completeness.
  - Monitor and report on test execution, defect tracking, and quality metrics.
  - Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
  - Process & Compliance: Ensure adherence to QA standards, policies, and procedures.
  - Support audits and compliance checks related to software quality.
  AI-Driven Testing: - AI and ML are being used to create predictive test cases, identify high-riskareas, and optimize test coverage.
  - Tools now offer self-healing scripts that automatically adapt to UI changes.
  - Codeless Test Automation: - Codeless platforms allow testers to create test cases using drag-and-drop interfaces or natural language, reducing the need for programming skills.
  - Supports remote collaboration, parallel testing, and on-demand environments.
  - Continuous Testing in CI/CD: - Testing is now integrated throughout the development lifecycle, not just at the end.
  - Emphasis on real-time feedback, risk-based testing, and automated quality gates in CI/CD pipelines.
  - API Testing: - With the rise of microservices, contract testing, service virtualization, and API-first testing are becoming essential.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. - 9+ years of experience in

QA with at least 2 years in a lead or assistant manager role.
- Proficiency in automation tools (e.g., Selenium, TestNG, Playwright, UFT). - Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
- Strong knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).
- Familiarity with bug tracking tools like JIRA or Bugzilla ADO
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.