Job Title : Test Lead Python/Robot Framework
Experience : 57 Years
Location : Chennai
Job Type : Full-time
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Test Lead with a strong foundation in Python and test automation frameworks, particularly Robot Framework, to drive quality across our automation initiatives. This role demands a leader who can architect robust testing solutions, mentor QA engineers, and actively contribute to automation codebases for both application and RPA testing scenarios.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team of QA engineers across manual, automated, and RPA testing domains.
- Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites using Robot Framework and Playwright.
- Build and manage custom Python-based libraries to support automation and tooling.
- Own the end-to-end test automation architecture including CI integration, environment setup, and test data management.
- Leverage Poetry for Python dependency and environment management.
- Utilize Robocorp RPA Framework for robotic process automation, especially in browser workflows.
- Guide the team in writing scalable and reusable automation scripts following best practices.
- Collaborate with developers and product stakeholders to ensure test coverage aligns with business requirements.
- Setup and enforce quality gates, code reviews, and test documentation standards using tools like Git and VS Code with Robot Framework Language Server.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5-7 years of total QA experience, with 2+ years as a Test Lead.
- Strong hands-on expertise in Python 3.10.x for scripting and building custom test libraries.
- Solid experience with Robot Framework for functional and regression testing.
- Proficiency in Playwright with Node.js (v14/16) for browser-based automation testing.
- Experience with Poetry for managing Python environments and dependencies.
- Familiarity with Robocorp RPA Framework and browser automation principles.
- Version control using Git, with workflows around branching, code reviews, and CI/CD.
- Experience working in Agile environments and using tools like Jira or Azure Boards.
Nice To Have
- Experience with Visual Studio Code and the Robot Framework Language Server extension.
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins).
- Background in testing enterprise SaaS platforms or RPA-focused products.
- Contributions to open-source automation tools or custom libraries.
What We Offer
- A creative and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- A culture of innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.
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