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<strong>Job Title : </strong> Test Lead Python/Robot Framework<br><br>Experience : 57 Years<br><br>Location : Chennai<br><br>Job Type : Full-time<br><br><strong>Job Description<br><br></strong>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.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li> Lead a team of QA engineers across manual, automated, and RPA testing domains.</li><li> Design, implement, and maintain automated test suites using Robot Framework and Playwright.</li><li> Build and manage custom Python-based libraries to support automation and tooling.</li><li> Own the end-to-end test automation architecture including CI integration, environment setup, and test data management.</li><li> Leverage Poetry for Python dependency and environment management.</li><li> Utilize Robocorp RPA Framework for robotic process automation, especially in browser workflows.</li><li> Guide the team in writing scalable and reusable automation scripts following best practices.</li><li> Collaborate with developers and product stakeholders to ensure test coverage aligns with business requirements.</li><li> Setup and enforce quality gates, code reviews, and test documentation standards using tools like Git and VS Code with Robot Framework Language Server.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Required Skills & Experience<br><br></strong><ul><li> 5-7 years of total QA experience, with 2+ years as a Test Lead.</li><li> Strong hands-on expertise in Python 3.10.x for scripting and building custom test libraries.</li><li> Solid experience with Robot Framework for functional and regression testing.</li><li> Proficiency in Playwright with Node.js (v14/16) for browser-based automation testing.</li><li> Experience with Poetry for managing Python environments and dependencies.</li><li> Familiarity with Robocorp RPA Framework and browser automation principles.</li><li> Version control using Git, with workflows around branching, code reviews, and CI/CD.</li><li> Experience working in Agile environments and using tools like Jira or Azure Boards.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Nice To Have<br><br></strong><ul><li> Experience with Visual Studio Code and the Robot Framework Language Server extension.</li><li> Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins).</li><li> Background in testing enterprise SaaS platforms or RPA-focused products.</li><li> Contributions to open-source automation tools or custom libraries.<br><br></li></ul><strong>What We Offer<br><br></strong><ul><li> A creative and collaborative work environment.</li><li> Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.</li><li> Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.</li><li> Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.</li><li> A culture of innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.<br><br></li></ul>(ref:hirist.tech)

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