About this role
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design and development of scalable test automation frameworks for AWS, RESTful APIs.Minimum 2 years of AWS experienceAutomation-only role (no manual testing)Strong expertise in PythonHands‑on experience with Selenium, Cucumber, and/or PlaywrightDefine and drive end-to-end test strategies, including functional, integration, regression, performance, and security testing.Collaborate with engineering, product, and DevOps teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the SDLC.Mentor and guide a team of SDETs and QA engineers, conducting code reviews and promoting best practices.Own the integration of automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and ensure fast, reliable feedback loops.Exposure to performance testing tools like Locust, Gatling, or k6.Analyze test results, identify trends, and proactively address quality risks.Champion the use of modern testing tools, techniques, and metrics to continuously improve test coverage and efficiency. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field 8 to 10 years of experience in software testing and automation, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.Strong programming skills in Python.Expertise in API testing tools such as RestAssured, Postman, Karate, or Pact.Experience with test frameworks like PyTest , JUnit, TestNG.Deep understanding of API protocols, authentication mechanisms, and security best practices.Proven experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and AWS servicesExcellent communication and leadership skills.Minimum 2-3 years in technical leadership or test lead role managing test teams or cross functional squads.Proven track record in delivering quality for large-scale, cloud-native systems.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver to influence decision-making at all levels.Passion for driving a quality mindset, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.Experience with contract testing, service virtualization, and mocking frameworks.Knowledge of observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).Background in microservices architecture and event-driven systems.Experience in Agile/Scrum environments and DevOps culture. Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.
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