Testing Automation Lead

Job Description

The Testing Automation Lead is responsible for defining and driving the automation strategy across complex insurance transformation programs. The role requires deep expertise in automation engineering leadership in guiding distributed teams and strong understanding of insurance platforms, products and processes. The Lead ensures delivery excellence by implementing scalable automation solutions that improve quality outcomes and accelerate time to market across engagements.

• Define automation roadmap and strategy aligned to program objectives within the insurance portfolio
• Design, develop and implement enterprise‑grade automation frameworks for web, mobile, API, and integration testing
• Lead automation teams, provide technical guidance, conduct code reviews and ensure engineering best practices
• Oversee automation planning, estimation, prioritization and reporting across Agile delivery cycles
• Ensure strong collaboration with developers, solution architects, business analysts and manual QA teams
• Establish automation standards, templates, reusable libraries, version control practices and continuous improvement models
• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines and ensure continuous validation practices
• Drive optimization of test coverage, maintainability and reusability across multiple insurance applications
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide clear communication on automation progress, risks and dependencies
• Mentor automation engineers and groom next‑level automation leads

• 12+ years of experience in Quality Engineering with at least four years in automation leadership roles
• Expertise in Selenium, Java or Python, TestNG or JUnit and designing custom frameworks
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of API test automation (Rest Assured or similar tools)
• Working experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure Dev Ops, Git and pipeline configuration
• Ability to architect frameworks using Page Object Model, data‑driven, hybrid and service‑level automation patterns
• Good understanding of insurance domain processes including policy, claims, billing and underwriting systems
• Proven experience leading geographically distributed automation teams
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile, Dev Ops and modern delivery practices
• Mobile automation experience with Appium
• Experience with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or Spec Flow
• Exposure to cloud technologies, containerization and microservices architecture
• Understanding of performance engineering concepts and collaboration with performance teams
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and conflict resolution ability
• Ability to think strategically while managing hands‑on technical responsibilities
• High ownership, accountability and commitment to quality excellence
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• Experience working with large Financial Services / Insurance clients and multi‑vendor environments is preferred.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: 96,790 to 138,118.

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The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

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Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

• Paid time…