Automation Test Lead

As an Automation Test Lead is expected be a key contributor to the creation and organic growth of the specialized testing capability. This involves implementation of automation testing across different LOBs, mentor a team and ensure the industry standard test practices are followed across the implementations with an aim to improve test efficiency and faster time to market.**Your Responsibilities**:- **Lead **and **coach **a highly efficient Test Automation team and grow the team as necessary.- Identify the bottlenecks in testing (UI, API) and introduce the tool-based solutions to improve test efficiency.- Hands on experience on the test automation tools and frameworks, with wide knowledge on the industry standard enterprise tools and practices.- Defining the scope of the automated testing, measure and monitor progress using established processes to ensure that the testing phases are delivered on time, within budget and to an agreed level of quality.- Structuring / Scripting the framework for the project, conduct periodic code reviews with the team and ensure the optimum development of the test automation pack is achieved.- Conduct Proof of Concepts to introduce new tools in alignment with the Regional Architect team.- Collaborate with the external vendors and review the technical proposals and frameworks suggested for implementation.- Directly and through influencing team leadership, ensure the testing service methodology is used appropriately in all releases.- Conduct the Implementation Demonstrations, to ensure stakeholders are fully informed of automation testing issues and solution