QA Automation Lead

We are looking for a QA Automation Lead to define and drive our quality engineering strategy across client delivery projects. You will own the test automation approach end to end, from framework design and CI/CD integration through to cross-browser and device coverage, while leading and mentoring a team of QA engineers. You will work closely with developers, product owners, and client stakeholders to embed quality into every stage of delivery.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the test automation strategy, standards, and best practices across projects and teams.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable UI and API automation frameworks using Selenium, C#/.NET, and NUnit/xUnit.
• Integrate automated tests into Azure DevOps pipelines to enable continuous testing and fast feedback.
• Lead, coach, and mentor QA engineers; set priorities, review work, and support career development.
• Validate REST APIs and backend integrations using Postman and automated API test suites.
• Test cloud-based components including Azure Service Bus, Blob Storage, and Azure SQL Database.
• Plan and run cross-browser and device testing using BrowserStack.
• Apply AI-assisted coding tools (e.g. Cursor, Claude Code) to accelerate test creation, maintenance, and code review, with appropriate human oversight.
• Influence quality standards across delivery teams and communicate quality risks, metrics, and release readiness to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and product owners to shift quality left through early involvement in requirements and design.
• Report on test coverage, defect trends, and quality KPIs, and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Test automation: strong hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver.
• Languages and frameworks: .NET (8 or 10) and C#.
• Test frameworks and tooling: NUnit, xUnit, and Visual Studio.
• CI/CD: Azure DevOps (pipelines, repos, test plans, boards).
• API testing: Postman and a solid understanding of REST concepts.
• Azure services: Azure Service Bus, Blob Storage, and Azure SQL Database.
• Cross-browser/device testing: BrowserStack or equivalent.
• AI-assisted development: practical experience using tools such as Cursor or Claude Code.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical quality topics to non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to influence quality standards across multiple teams.
• Experience leading or mentoring QA teams.
• Performance testing experience using tools such as JMeter.
• Integration testing experience.
• JavaScript/TypeS cript.
• Cypress.js and Node.js.
• Search technologies such as Algolia, Solr, or Azure Search.
• Sitecore XP 9 or 10.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. ISTQB, Microsoft Azure) are a plus but not required.