QA Technical Manager (Playwright | Java | JavaScript)

Location: Pune (Work from Office)

Work Days: Monday Friday

Notice Period: Immediate to 15 days (Super Urgent Role)

Experience: 12+ Years

Must Have Skills

Playwright / Cypress, Java / JavaScript, Selenium, Automation Frameworks, API Automation, TestNG

About the Role

We are seeking a QA Technical Manager with deep expertise in automation testing and technical leadership. The ideal candidate will lead the QA automation strategy, guide a team of automation engineers, and ensure high-quality software delivery through innovative test automation practices. This role requires hands-on technical proficiency combined with strong people and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Design, develop, and maintain robust, reusable automation frameworks (Hybrid / POM / Data-Driven) using Selenium and Playwright.
Provide technical direction and mentorship to QA automation engineers across multiple projects.
Drive adoption of modern tools like Playwright/Cypress for UI automation and Rest Assured/Postman for API automation.
Establish and enforce best coding and testing practices, ensuring maintainability and scalability of automation frameworks.
Own automation architecture decisions, frameworks, and continuous improvement of testing processes.
Perform technical code reviews, optimize automation coverage, and ensure CI/CD integration using Jenkins or similar tools.

Quality Governance & Delivery

Define, implement, and monitor QA metrics, standards, and KPIs for quality deliverables.
Collaborate closely with development, DevOps, and product teams to ensure seamless quality integration throughout SDLC.
Ensure test environment readiness, defect triaging, and root cause analysis of critical issues.
Manage automation execution strategy, including test prioritization, reporting, and tracking through Jira/qTest.
Align testing efforts with business priorities to deliver high-quality, stable releases on time.

Team & Stakeholder Management

Lead and coach a team of QA engineers, fostering continuous learning and improvement.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define automation roadmaps, timelines, and resourcing plans.
Conduct performance reviews, identify skill gaps, and drive upskilling initiatives within the QA team.
Communicate testing progress, risks, and mitigation plans to senior leadership.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Minimum 12+ years of experience in QA, with at least 5+ years in a leadership/managerial capacity.
Hands-on expertise with Selenium, Playwright, and API Automation tools (Rest Assured, Postman, SOAPUI, etc.).
Strong programming knowledge in Java and/or JavaScript.
Deep understanding of TestNG, data-driven testing, parallel execution, and advanced reporting.
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub) and version control systems.
Strong SQL skills for backend validation.
Proven ability to design scalable automation frameworks and drive process improvements.
Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.

Nice to Have

Experience with AI-driven testing tools (e.g., TestSigma, Mabl).
Exposure to cloud-based test execution environments.
Prior experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
Knowledge of performance or security testing is a plus.

About InfoBeans

InfoBeans is a global digital transformation and product engineering company, enabling businesses to thrive through innovation, agility, and cutting-edge technology solutions. With over 1,700 team members across the globe, we specialize in custom software development, enterprise solutions, cloud, AI/ML, UX, automation, and digital transformation services.

At InfoBeans, we live by our core purpose of Creating WOW!for our clients, team members, and the community. Our collaborative culture, growth opportunities, and people-first approach make us one of the most trusted and rewarding workplaces.

Link: https://infobeans.ai/

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