Job Title: Automation Test Lead – Katalon
Experience:
5–7 Years
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced
Automation Test Lead
with strong expertise in
Katalon Studio
to lead our automation testing initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks, while mentoring the QA team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the end-to-end
test automation process
using
Katalon Studio
. - Design and develop
automation frameworks
for web, API, and mobile testing. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define automation strategies and identify automation opportunities.
- Review, optimize, and maintain existing test scripts for scalability and reliability.
- Integrate automation testing with
CI/CD pipelines
and ensure smooth execution in continuous delivery environments. - Prepare test documentation, reports, and metrics to track automation coverage and performance.
- Mentor and guide the automation testing team in best practices, tool usage, and scripting techniques.
- Troubleshoot automation failures and coordinate with development teams for timely issue resolution.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5–7 years of experience in
software testing
, with at least
3 years in automation testing
. - Hands-on experience with
Katalon Studio
for UI and API automation. - Strong knowledge of
Java/Groovy scripting
and familiarity with
Selenium-based frameworks
. - Experience with
CI/CD tools
(e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps) and
version control systems
(e.g., Git). - Proficiency with
test management tools
such as JIRA, TestRail, or Zephyr. - Good understanding of
Agile/Scrum methodologies
and QA processes. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience integrating automation into DevOps pipelines.
- Exposure to
performance or security testing tools
is an advantage. - ISTQB or equivalent certification
preferred.