Senior Automation Test Analyst

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Description

Job description

Job Title: QA Lead

Location: Hyderabad, India
Reporting To: QA Test Manager

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented QA Lead to drive quality assurance initiatives with a strong focus on technical execution and automation. This role requires a hands-on professional who can implement modern testing practices, optimize efficiency, and leverage emerging technologies such as Generative AI to enhance testing processes. You will work closely with development teams, architects, and product owners to ensure robust quality standards across the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Expertise & Execution

• Lead the design and implementation of automated test scripts for functional and non-functional testing.
• Drive adoption of modern QA tools and frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Postman, Bruno, Virtuoso, CucumberJMeter).
• Implement shift-left testing practices and integrate QA into CI/CD pipelines.
• Contribute to performance, integration testing strategies.
• Explore and apply Generative AI solutions for test case generation, defect prediction, and efficiency improvements.

• Define and track quality KPIs to measure test coverage, defect leakage, and automation effectiveness.
• Provide clear and actionable reporting to stakeholders on test progress and quality status.

• Work closely with developers, product owners, and architects to embed quality early in the development cycle.
• Support QA Manager in implementing QA strategy and automation-first principles.
• Coordinate with offshore and onshore teams for consistent execution of QA processes.

• Identify gaps in testing processes and propose innovative solutions.
• Stay updated on emerging QA trends, tools, and technologies, including AI/ML in testing.

• Strong hands-on experience in test automation using Playwright, Postman, Bruno, Virtuoso, Cucumber,JMeter.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps principles.
• Experience in functional, integration, and non-functional testing
• Familiarity with cloud-based testing environments (AWS, Azure).
• Exposure to Generative AI applications in QA and test optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

• Knowledge of contract testing and service virtualization.
• Experience with test data management and API testing strategies.
• ISTQB / ISEB certification or equivalent practical experience.

• Bachelor of Technology
• Engineering
• 8 to 10 yrs experience
• Automation Testing
• Playwright
• Selenium