V&V Automation Leader
- Cubic Transportation
- 8 - 13 years
- Hyderabad
- 1 month ago
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Job Description
As the Test Automation Leader , you will play a key leadership role in driving the company s test automation transformation journey. Reporting to the V erification & Validation (V&V) Director in India , you will oversee the delivery of major automation initiatives, ensure technical excellence, and spearhead the Test Automation Center of Excellence (COE) from India. This role combines strategic leadership, technical expertise , and project management to deliver robust automation solutions integrated Automated Fare Revenue collection systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Test Automation Transformation: Own the end-to-end delivery of the company s test automation transformation initiative, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards.
- Vendor Oversight: Act as a technical authority to evaluate, challenge, and validate the strategies and delivery of vendors executing the transformation.
- Technical Leadership: Design and implement scalable automation frameworks for functional, API, mobile, and hardware integration testing using tools such as Selenium, Appium, and custom test harnesses.
- COE Leadership: Head the Test Automation COE, setting the vision, driving innovation, and standardizing automation practices across the organization.
- Fare Collection System Projects: Spearhead automation efforts for fare collection systems, ensuring seamless integration of software, hardware, APIs, and devices like card readers, gates, and mobile applications.
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Partner with engineering, QA, and product teams to understand requirements, design strategies, and address technical challenges effectively.
- Mentorship and Team Development: Build and mentor a high-performing team of test automation professionals. Foster a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Project Management: Manage schedules, risks, and deliverables for test automation and modernization projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with business objectives .
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science , Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in test automation, with at least 3 years in leadership roles .
- Proven hands-on experience with frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, JUnit/TestNG, RestAssured , and JMeter.
- Proficiency in programming languages, particularly Java .
- Expertise in API testing (SOAP and RESTful) and database testing
- Experience with transport ticketing systems, tolling systems, or automated fare collection systems.
- Technical Skills:
- Integration of automated test harnesses for IaaS and cloud-based systems.
- Proficiency with CI/CD tools like Jenkins , Azure DevOps, GitActions , etc , and version control systems like Git .
- Strong understanding of functional, performance, and hardware-software integration testing.
- Tools and Processes: Familiarity with Agile tools such as JIRA and Confluence, and experience with modern software development and testing methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with large-scale system performance testing and debugging.
- Experiences with System Integration Lab automation including Robotics
- Advanced relevant certification (ISTQB highly preferred).
Key Attributes
- Forward-thinking and ambitious, with a passion for quality and innovation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous technical challenges.
- Exceptional collaboration, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- A solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering business value.
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QARole Category: Quality Assurance and TestingRole: QA Team ManagerEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Cubic TransportationLocation(s): Hyderabad+ View Contact
Keyskills: Computer science Ticketing Automation Project management Analytical Performance testing Agile Continuous improvement Stakeholder management Information technology
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