Consark - Test Lead - Manual/Automation Testing

Job Title : Test Lead Python/Robot Framework

Experience : 57 Years
Location : Chennai

Job Type : Full-time

Job Description :

We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Test Lead with a strong foundation in Python and test automation frameworks, particularly Robot Framework, to drive quality across our automation initiatives. This role demands a leader who can architect robust testing solutions, mentor QA engineers, and actively contribute to automation codebases for both application and RPA testing scenarios.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead a team of QA engineers across manual, automated, and RPA testing domains.

- Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites using Robot Framework and Playwright.

- Build and manage custom Python-based libraries to support automation and tooling.

- Own the end-to-end test automation architecture including CI integration, environment setup, and test data management.

- Leverage Poetry for Python dependency and environment management.

- Utilize Robocorp RPA Framework for robotic process automation, especially in browser workflows.

- Guide the team in writing scalable and reusable automation scripts following best practices.

- Collaborate with developers and product stakeholders to ensure test coverage aligns with business requirements.

- Setup and enforce quality gates, code reviews, and test documentation standards using tools like Git and VS Code with Robot Framework Language Server.

Required Skills & Experience :

- 5-7 years of total QA experience, with 2+ years as a Test Lead.

- Strong hands-on expertise in Python 3.10.x for scripting and building custom test libraries.

- Solid experience with Robot Framework for functional and regression testing.

- Proficiency in Playwright with Node.js (v14/16) for browser-based automation testing.

- Experience with Poetry for managing Python environments and dependencies.

- Familiarity with Robocorp RPA Framework and browser automation principles.

- Version control using Git, with workflows around branching, code reviews, and CI/CD.

- Experience working in Agile environments and using tools like Jira or Azure Boards.

Nice to Have :

- Experience with Visual Studio Code and the Robot Framework Language Server extension.

- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins).

- Background in testing enterprise SaaS platforms or RPA-focused products.

- Contributions to open-source automation tools or custom libraries.

What We Offer :

- A creative and collaborative work environment.

- Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

- A culture of innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.