QA Automation Lead Cypress + Playwright

Role & responsibilitiesMandatory Skills : Cypress + Playwright + Javascript

Design and enhance scalable, extensible automation frameworks for UI, API, and mobile testing using Java/C#/Python with strong OOPS and design principles.Lead UI automation and API testing initiatives using Playwright, Robot Framework, REST, and SOAP services to ensure comprehensive functional and integration test coverage.Define automation strategy including toolchain, framework architecture, and test coverage optimization across microservices and distributed systems.Implement advanced BDD/TDD practices to improve collaboration, traceability, and maintainability of test suites.Lead integration of automation with CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and optimize pipelines for parallel execution and faster feedback.Own automation architecture and outcomes, including execution reliability, coverage effectiveness, and CI/CD feedback quality.Architect robust data-driven and keyword-driven frameworks with centralized reporting and analytics.Conduct thorough code reviews and enforce standards for XPath strategies, synchronization, and test stability.Drive database and API validation strategies ensure consistency across services and environments.Mentor engineers, conduct technical sessions, and uplift team capabilities in automation, frameworks, and best practices. .